If you wish to use the Apple Watch Series 7’s new quick charging, ensure that to make use of the cable within the field

One of the very best options on the Apple Watch Series 7 is its newly added quick charging system, which Apple claims is 33 % and able to charging the watch to about 80 % cost in about 45 minutes. But if you wish to reap the benefits of the quick charging, you’ll want to verify to make use of the charger that comes with the Series 7, which is a model new “Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger” that’s completely different from the previous mannequin (which doesn’t supply comparable charging speeds).

The previous USB-C charger and the brand new mannequin look an identical from the surface, however solely the brand new cable can cost the Series 7 at full pace (assuming you’ve bought a USB-C charger that may put out the right wattage, that’s — Apple recommends its personal 20W USB-C charger, after all).

And whereas Apple has already stopped promoting the previous USB-C charger that doesn’t supply quick charging on its web site, they’re nonetheless obtainable from other retailers like Amazon, so that you’ll wish to ensure you’re shopping for the proper one in the event you’re trying to decide up a spare. It additionally implies that in the event you personal an current Apple Watch charging dock or stand that has a built-in charger, you received’t be capable to reap the benefits of the quicker charging obtainable on the Series 7.

Of course, none of this issues in the event you personal an older Apple Watch: even in the event you’re utilizing the right quick charging cable, the quick charging expertise nonetheless wants a Series 7 watch to work. As Apple’s web site notes: “Fast charging is only compatible with Apple Watch Series 7. Other models will have regular charge times.”