Apple’s latest 14-inch MacBook Pro has just been launched, and the machine is making headlines once again - but not just for its performance. The MacBook Pro now does not come with a charger included in the box, but you have to take note that this change does not apply to users across the globe. Only users residing in Europe will no longer find a charger buried in the box below the paperwork.
Apple’s latest M5 MacBook Pro drops the charger in Europe, continuing its eco-focused strategy
While Europe has been ditched, users residing in other parts of the world will receive a 70W USB-C power adapter bundled with their purchase. Apple’s reasoning is the same as it was before, when it removed the charger from the iPhone’s box - to reduce electronic waste. However, the decision does add an extra layer of cost for users residing in the region.
Apple has gradually removed chargers from most of its products, which gives you three options:
- Buy a new one from Apple
- Buy it from third-party sellers
- Use your existing charger
The company has also removed chargers from the AirPods Pro 4 recently, as it does not even come with a charging cable inside the box. You can expect more products to follow the same route, and it’s only a matter of time before the company’s entire product line is shipped without a charger. In that case, you would have to buy it separately.
What else is new?
Other than this, the new model is pretty familiar to what we got last year, minus the new M5 chip and internals. The M5 chip is the highlight of the upgrade, featuring better performance than its predecessor and greater power efficiency for longer work sessions. You can check out more details on the new model in our dedicated post.
We will be covering additional details related to the device and its real-world comparisons and tests, so do keep an eye out. Do you think Apple’s decision to remove the charger is a genuine environmental move or just another cost-cutting strategy?
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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