Can I use my iPad charger for my Switch?

Most USB-C laptop chargers should also work great with Switch and phones but they're expensive. The Apple 12W iPad charger (good) has a USB-A port you can use with all the other USB cables you already own.
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Can you charge a Nintendo Switch with an Iphone charger?

You can charge your Nintendo Switch with your phone charger as long as you have a USB-C cable. While this will charge your battery, the caveat is that the official Switch charger is more powerful. You may notice your battery slowly depleting if you're playing games.
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Can any USB-C charge Nintendo Switch?

All models of Nintendo Switch use USB-C for the charging port on the bottom of the unit. So, in a pinch, you can charge it with any USB-C cable plugged into a power source, such as a tablet/smartphone charger, battery pack, PC, or USB hub.
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Can I use a 12 watt charger for Nintendo Switch?

While docked the Nintendo Switch completely changes its power input requirements. The console itself is quite flexible, accepting most USB-C or USB-A chargers that offer 10W or more.
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Can I use a regular charger for my Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch primarily charges on the USB-C PD standard at 15 V/ 2.6 A, which is around 39 W. But you should know that the Switch is an incredibly flexible device and supports standard USB charging of 5 V up to 3 A. But while you can charge with your standard phone charger, there is a small trade-off.
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Can You Charge The Nintendo Switch With A Phone Charger? (Or Without A Dock?)



Can I use a 30W charger for Nintendo Switch?

Only known USB-A charger to support 10W for the Switch. Apple 29W/30W – Charges Switch under all gaming conditions. The fastest charge is possible in handheld mode. Apple 61W – Charges Switch under all gaming conditions.
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Can I use a 65w charger on Nintendo Switch?

A 65-100W USB-C PD charger does so by providing more than 3A at 20V. The Switch doesn't make use of 20V. But such chargers negotiate differently than a 15-60W charger. They need to verify the connected USB-C cable can handle more than 3A.
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Can I use an iPad Pro charger with my Switch?

No, you can not use iPad pro charger with Nintendo Switch.
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How many watts is an iPad charger?

12W USB power adapter

These devices come with a 12W power adapter in the box: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation) iPad Pro (10.5-inch)
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Does playing the Switch while charging damage battery?

Although you will not damage the Nintendo Switch Lite if you use it while it is charging you will realize that the device will not charge very quickly while you are using it. Some games that you are playing may even actually drain the battery faster than the charger is able to charge the device.
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What charger can I use for Nintendo Switch?

A USB-C (non-Power Delivery) or 10W USB-A charger can also charge your Nintendo Switch.
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What voltage is a Nintendo Switch charger?

The Nintendo Switch AC Adapter supports 7.5 watts (5 volts @ 1.5 amps) and 39 watts (15 volts @ 2.6 amps) charging profiles over its USB Type-C connector.
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Does Switch charge faster in dock?

Nintendo Switch Battery Analysis Reveals No Quick Charge Technology, Faster Charging Through Adapter Than On Dock | Tech Times.
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Is Nintendo Switch from USB-C?

Nintendo Switch Uses USB-C for Charging.
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Can I use a Samsung charger for Switch?

This low charging power results in the Switch Console being able to snail charge with the Samsung 25W USB-C Fast Charging Wall Charger at just 2.5 watts, which is much less power than the >15 watts that the Nintendo Switch Console pulls from its own Nintendo Switch AC Adapter as seen in this review.
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Can I charge Nintendo Switch with MacBook charger?

The Switch uses a USB-C port to charge — the same port Apple's new line of MacBook and MacBook Pros use. Hypothetically, someone could use a power adapter to charge the MacBook, and then, using a USB-C to USB-C cable to connect the two, could charge the Switch. Turns out the theory was correct.
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Does 12W charger faster than 5W?

Charging rates by phone

With the included 5W adapter, the phone takes almost 3.5 hours to fully charge. The 12W charger and all of the Apple USB-C chargers deliver nearly identical performance, charging the phone to 85 percent in about an hour and 20 minutes. That's an hour faster than the in-box charger.
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Do higher watt chargers charge faster?

Wattage is the overall measurement of power that flows through your charger, so a higher cell phone charger wattage means that your device will charge faster.
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Can I charge Switch Lite with iPad charger?

Naner. Yeah, it's fine. I charge my Switch with the iPad charger in my room since the dock is in the living room.
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Can a Switch charger damage my phone?

While the standards differ, Japanese users have reported no issues charging their smartphones with the Switch AC adapter. But if you want to stay safe, we do not recommend you to use the Switch AC adapter to charge your smartphone.
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Why is my Switch charging so slowly?

Your Nintendo Switch might be charging slowly because you're using an off-brand charger. The device supports quick charging at speeds of up to 18 watts, but you may need a new charging brick that's capable of that. You can still use your Switch while charging, but it will slow the charge rate.
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Can you overcharge your Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch can't overcharge since the modern device has a controller that won't allow it to charge above a certain amount. This is why you do not have to worry about overcharging your device, or when you charge it, or even how long you leave it sit on the charger.
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Is it OK to leave my Switch in the dock?

The Nintendo Switch console can be left in the dock while not in use to ensure that it is fully charged. If you put the console in the dock or plug in the AC Adapter directly to charge before the battery is completely spent, it will only count as a partial charging cycle.
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How long does the Switch take to charge from dead to 1?

Your Switch needs to reach a 1% charge to turn on. If your battery is completely depleted, it takes about 10 or 15 minutes to get to that point.
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