What charging connector does Apple iPad use?

GGizmo · 25 Aug 2023 at 14:46

So I have an Apple iPad 6th Gen. But I lost the charging cable, so was looking for a new cable.

When I looked online it was saying USB-C. So I bought the cable and a new charger.

But when I tried to connect the USB-C connector into the iPad it was too thick.

So does anyone know specifically what the connector is called?

Is it a proprietary connector?

Sinbad2000 · 25 Aug 2023 at 14:50

Lightning.

ChrisD. · 25 Aug 2023 at 14:54

Lightning. Googling the model you have with charging port or similar at the end would have given you the answer.

GGizmo · 25 Aug 2023 at 18:52

ChrisD. said:
Lightning. Googling the model you have with charging port or similar at the end would have given you the answer.

I googled the place I got it from but it didn't have a listing because it has been discontinued.

I went to the Apple site and it only showed the detail when I compared it with another iPad.

LiE · 25 Aug 2023 at 21:23

iPad only became USB-C with the 10th Gen. The Air and Pros have been USB-C for a few generations now.

Depending on the adaptor you'll need a lightning to USB A or lightning to USB-C.

Lightning to USB Cable (1m)

Lightning to USB Cable (1m) lets you charge and sync your iPhone, iPad or iPod to your Mac or Windows PC.

www.apple.com

Or

USB-C to Lightning Cable (1m)

The USB-C to Lightning Cable connects any iPhone, iPad or iPod with Lightning connector to a USB-C– or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)–enabled Mac. Buy now at apple.com.

www.apple.com