MacBook: Charge the battery via USB - how it works

If you don't find a socket on the go, the MacBook's battery can be charged via USB similar to a smartphone. We'll show you how it's done.

Charge the battery from the MacBook via USB

The battery of a MacBook has around 6000 to 9000 mAh. With the right power banks and adapters, the MacBook can also be charged on the go. Charging works via the MagSafe connection, charging via USB is not possible.

• The Energmix power bank has a charge of 16, 000 mAh and should ideally charge your MacBook up to two times. For around 100 euros you can also get various adapters for laptops, smartphones and MacBooks.
• The HyperJuice Powerbank costs around 200 euros, but also offers 27, 000 mAh. This allows the MacBook to be fully charged even more frequently.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to recalibrate your MacBook battery.