Apple Store Listing MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter as Discontinued - MacRumorsOpen MenuShow RoundupsShow Forums menuVisit ForumsOpen Sidebar
Skip to Content

Apple Store Listing MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter as Discontinued

Apple has quietly listed the MagSafe to MagSafe 2 converter as discontinued on the Apple Online Store in the United States and Canada this week. The converter is required to charge a MagSafe 2-equipped MacBook Air or MacBook Pro when the notebook is connected to a Thunderbolt Display or Cinema Display. The converter still appears to have in-store availability, although for how long remains unknown.

MagSafe to MagSafe 2
Apple discontinuing the MagSafe to MagSafe 2 converter would prove problematic for Thunderbolt Display and Cinema Display users. The company does include the converter in the box for the Thunderbolt Display, but not being able to purchase a replacement if you misplace one would be an issue. Given that, it is possible that Apple could have larger plans in store.

It could be theorized that Apple may be planning a Thunderbolt Display refresh with MagSafe 2, USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 2, although that is purely speculation. Rumors have also called for a 5K Thunderbolt Display, but several Mac models would need to be updated to support that technology. We have reached out to Apple for comment and will update this story if we hear back.

(Thanks, Chris!)

Update 5:35 PM PT: The MagSafe to MagSafe 2 converter is now back in stock in the Apple Online Store.

Popular Stories

iPhone Ultra Fold Feature

Foldable iPhone Ultra Likely Has MagSafe Charging

Tuesday September 1, 2026 11:44 am PDT by
Apple's foldable "iPhone Ultra" will likely support MagSafe charging, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said in an interview with Tom's Guide. iPhone Ultra dummy models that surfaced in April didn't include a MagSafe ring, while dummies of the iPhone 18 Pro did. Leaked cases for the device did have a MagSafe ring, making it unclear whether it would support MagSafe charging. "All indications that...
iphone duo positions

iPhone Duo Supports MagSafe Charging

Wednesday September 9, 2026 11:28 am PDT by
Rumors about the foldable iPhone were unclear on whether it would have MagSafe charging, but it turns out the iPhone Duo does indeed have a magnetic charging array. Tech specs for the device say it supports MagSafe wireless charging at up to 25W, the same as the iPhone 18 Pro models. It also supports Qi2 25W wireless charging when using third-party accessories. Faster wired charging is...
hermes magsafe wallets

iOS 27 Code Reveals New MagSafe Wallet Designs and Animation

Monday September 14, 2026 7:47 am PDT by
iOS 27 code reveals a wave of new Hermès MagSafe wallet designs featuring Find My support, alongside a dedicated attachment animation for the accessories. The code sleuth known as "pdfu" shared the findings on X, revealing new bandana print card holders in purple, brown, and orange, new tartan stitched designs in purple and brown, plain leather versions in navy and burgundy, a crocodile...

Top Rated Comments

151 months ago
Planned obsolescence. Greed. Sales.
Score: 27 Votes (Like | Disagree)
garylapointe Avatar
151 months ago
Strange...

Very strange. Maybe it's a mistake. Maybe they've come up with a different type of adaptor that's coming out soon.

Maybe that's what next week's event is all about! New MagSafe adaptors!!!!!

Gary
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Klae17 Avatar
151 months ago
Planned obsolescence. Greed. Sales.

If they were that greedy they wouldn't have made the adapter in the first place and force everyone go have to upgrade their power adapters.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
151 months ago
please, please, please put a damn webcam in it.
It already has one?

MacRumors content image
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
151 months ago
I guess that means no more non-Retina MacBook Pro?
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Packdude Avatar
151 months ago
Show me the money

That means if you lose your converter, you have to go out and buy a new PS. That sucks.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)