Apple omits power adapter for European 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro

Apple has begun selling its new 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro in many European countries without a power adapter in the box, the company confirmed on its online store after the laptop launched yesterday. Buyers in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway and other European markets will receive a 2 meter USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable but not the 70 watt USB-C power adapter that has typically accompanied recent MacBook Pro models. Apple’s product pages note "No power adapter" and "Power adapter sold separately."

The change applies to the M5 14-inch MacBook Pro in Europe; higher-priced configurations of the same model may still ship with an adapter. In contrast, units sold in the United States and Canada continue to include a 70 watt USB-C power adapter by default. European customers who need the 70 watt adapter can purchase it separately, with prices around 59 pounds in the U.K. and about 65 euros in Germany, while higher-capacity adapters recommended for faster charging carry higher prices that vary by market.

Apple has for several years shifted toward selling devices without bundled chargers, beginning with the Apple Watch and the iPhone 12 series....