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Is iPad Fast Charging Safe? Don\u2019t Worry: It Won\u2019t Hurt!<\/h2>\n

Tired of waiting for your favorite tablet to recover from all that time you spend watching movies or playing games?\u00a0iPad fast charging<\/strong>\u00a0may be the answer, but if you\u2019re like many consumers, then it can also raise questions: Is fast charging your iPad safe? Is making the switch to a new charger really worth the trouble?<\/p>\n

Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to worry. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about this safe way to top off your tablet.<\/p>\n

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iPad Fast Charging Explained<\/h2>\n

Fast charging has become increasingly popular, and today\u2019s consumer devices are designed to recharge quicker than ever before. But how does it all work?<\/p>\n

Voltage and Current Explained<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you plug your tablet into a charger, there are two main factors to consider. The voltage, measured in volts or V, represents the charger\u2019s potential, or ability to move electricity. The current, measured in amps or A, is the amount of electricity flowing from the charger to the battery over time.<\/p>\n

Of course, life isn\u2019t quite so simple for consumers. Most manufacturers classify their charger hardware based on its power, given in watts or W. Since the power equals the voltage times the current, it\u2019s a fair indicator of which chargers are more likely to get your battery back up and running fastest. Always be sure to check the current and voltage as well as the power.<\/p>\n

The Battery \u2014 Charging and Discharging<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your phone\u2019s battery can output its own voltage and current \u2014 that\u2019s how it powers your device. The battery is also designed to recharge when it\u2019s supplied with a specific amount of current delivered at a predetermined voltage.<\/p>\n

How does this work? Your phone\u2019s battery contains chemical compounds that possess electric charges. When you\u2019re using your tablet, the internal movement of these charge-carrying ions produces the voltage and current that the device depends on. When it\u2019s recharging, the depleted carriers accept energy and travel back to their starting positions.<\/p>\n

Will\u00a0Fast Charging<\/strong>\u00a0Work With My Device?<\/h2>\n

Device manufacturers build their hardware to meet certain standards or commonly accepted rules. For instance, when your tablet looks up a website or downloads an app, it uses secure transmission standards to ensure that nobody steals your identity along the way.<\/p>\n

Charging Standards Simplified<\/strong><\/p>\n

The charging standards that smart devices support determine how quickly they can bounce back from dead batteries. Inside your iPad, a dedicated charging circuit regulates the voltage and current carefully to ensure that the battery gets what it needs to recover. In most cases, this equates to the standard 5V, 2A, 10W supply that standard USB charging ports provide.<\/p>\n

In tablets made to handle fast charging, this circuit increases the current and voltage, letting the battery absorb energy faster. This hardware usually supports a variety of power levels \u2014 When you pair such devices with the right fast chargers, you\u2019ll likely notice a considerable boost in speed.<\/p>\n

Choosing Quick Charging Accessories<\/h2>\n

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Which charging standards should you look for? It all depends on the device, and it\u2019s important to remember that they\u2019re not all interchangeable. For instance, even if your iPad model supports quick charging, it might not work with a smart charger that falls short of the appropriate power requirements.<\/p>\n

Is My Tablet Compatible?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

As of spring 2019, Apple\u2019s iPad Pro models all supported fast charging. Although other iPads lack the necessary control circuitry to refresh their batteries as rapidly, they still do pretty well with more powerful voltages and currents. Of course, you\u2019ll have to buy a beefier charger to reap the rewards:<\/p>\n

The Official Option for Apple Device Fast Charging<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fortunately, Apple has made it easy to tell which charger you need \u2014 At the time of this writing, the company only offered one high-powered model. This 30W device works over USB-C, making it compatible with not only your iPad but also your phone, MacBook or MacBook Air.<\/p>\n

Be aware that Apple\u2019s 30W fast charger doesn\u2019t come with the charging cable. You\u2019ll have to grab that separately \u2014 You can take your pick of a USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to Lightning connector.<\/p>\n

The Third-party\u00a0Method for Fast Charging Your iPhone, iPad<\/strong><\/p>\n

What if you don\u2019t feel like spending a bunch of money on the official Apple charger? Using an off-brand alternative is usually fine, provided that the device<\/p>\n