Apple World Travel Adapter Kit Returns With AC Connector 2

Apple's power adapters for Mac laptops have long had a removable plug, which Apple calls a "duckhead". Swap it for a plug from Apple's World Travel Adapter Kit and the same charger works in another country. According to MacRumors, the kit disappeared from Apple's online store in 2025. On 28 October 2026 it returned in an updated form, alongside refreshed 70W and 140W Power Adapters and a Power Adapter Extension Cable, all using a new connector design.

Apple World Travel Adapter Kit at a glance

Sources: Apple World Travel Adapter Kit store page and Apple Support: Using Apple extension cables and duckheads.

What's changed: AC Connector 2

Apple's support document, published on 28 October 2026, explains the switch. "Because of updated regulations, new extension cables and power adapters use AC Connector 2, which has a pill-shaped design." The older AC Connector 1 has a notched design. Apple is clear that extension cables and duckheads aren't cross-compatible between the two connector types.

In practice, that means:

• New 70W or 140W adapter with AC Connector 2: the new World Travel Adapter Kit fits.
• Older Apple adapter with the notched AC Connector 1: the new kit won't fit. You'll need plugs or an extension cable made for AC Connector 1, or a separate universal travel adapter.
• Mixed household: if you travel with an older and a newer Apple charger, you may need two sets of plugs.

Before buying, slide the plug off your charger and look at the socket. A pill shape means AC Connector 2; a notched shape means AC Connector 1.

Why this matters for travellers

Fewer bulky adapters. A plug that slides straight onto the charger is slimmer than a charger sitting in a chunky universal adapter.

But it only covers one device. The kit only converts the Apple charger it's attached to. If you also carry a phone charger, power bank, camera charger or a non-Apple laptop, a universal adapter or a multi-port GaN charger may still make more sense. Our best universal travel adapter with USB-C guide compares compact options that charge several devices from one plug, and our Anker vs UGREEN GaN charger comparison covers small chargers with enough power for a laptop.

Five plug types, not every country. The kit covers Type A, C, D, G and I. Apple's store page says you may be able to use some plugs in more places than listed, but check the plug type at your destination before you go.

Plugs change shape, not voltage. Plug adapters don't convert voltage. Check the input range printed on your charger before using it abroad.

Pack the rest of your nomad kit

If you're working from a laptop on the road, the charger is only one part of staying online. Set up mobile data before you land with a travel eSIM. Our best travel eSIM guide compares providers including Saily, Yesim and Holafly. Laptops are also among the costliest things a backpacker carries, so check what your cover includes. SafetyWing is one of the plans in our travel insurance for digital nomads guide. For the full setup, see our digital nomad tech kit.

Availability

The updated kit, adapters and extension cable are on Apple's online store. MacRumors reports they're available in the US and many other countries.

See the World Travel Adapter Kit on Apple's store

Our verdict

The return of Apple's World Travel Adapter Kit is good news for Mac users who like a tidy setup: five interchangeable plugs that slide onto the charger for use in many countries and regions. The catch is the new AC Connector 2. It only fits the new pill-shaped connector on the 70W and 140W Power Adapters, and Apple says it isn't cross-compatible with the older notched design. Check your charger's socket before you buy. If you carry several devices or non-Apple chargers, a single universal adapter or multi-port GaN charger is still the more flexible pick.

Charging more than a MacBook? Compare options in our best universal travel adapter with USB-C guide.

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