DELL SM100CL-02 100W USB-C GaN Laptop Power Adapter
A 100W USB-C GaN charger compatible with MacBook Pro and Air models from 2016 to 2025, delivering up to 20V 5A via Power Delivery 3.0
- Battery voltage rating20 V
- Power adapter voltage20 V
- Power adapter current11.8A
- Power adapter wattage85 W
- Compatible withPOANW Compatibale with MacBook Pro 16 in (M4 2024, M3 2023,
- Key featuresUSB Type C, Corded Electric, CE, 1, 20 V, 5 A
- 100 W maximum output charges compatible laptops quickly
- GaN design keeps the adapter compact and cool
- USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 negotiates optimal voltage for each device
- 8 m detachable cable allows flexible desk placement
- CE certified for electrical safety assurance
What this adapter does
The DELL SM100CL-02 is a 100W USB-C GaN power adapter built for MacBook Pro and Air models from 2016 through 2025. It supplies up to 20V at 5A through a USB-C connector and supports Power Delivery 3.0 for fast charging across a wide range of compatible laptops, tablets and phones.
Behaviour under sustained load
The unit accepts 100-240V input at 1.8A and delivers a maximum of 100W output, while the listed adapter rating is 85W at 20V and 11.8A. Gallium nitride construction helps maintain efficiency during extended charging sessions, and the 6ft dual C-port cable provides reach without adding bulk to the charger body.
Limits of the USB-C PD interface
Power Delivery 3.0 negotiates voltage and current up to 20V and 5A, so the adapter will only reach 100W with devices that request that profile. Older MacBooks capped at 61W, 65W or 87W will draw their maximum supported rate, and any device without PD support will fall back to standard USB power levels.
How it compares
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- Price $32.99
- Pricier than about 57% of the 27,790 comparable items (median $30.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | DELL |
| Model name | SM100CL-02 |
| Power | |
| Battery voltage rating | 20 V |
| Power adapter voltage | 20 V |
| Power adapter current | 11.8A |
| Power adapter wattage | 85 W |
| Compatibility | |
| Compatible with | POANW Compatibale with MacBook Pro 16 in (M4 2024, M3 2023, M2 2022, M1 2021, 2019); MacBook Pro 14 in (M4 2024, M3 2023, M2 2022, M1 2021); MacBook Pro 13 in (M2 2022, M1 2020, 2020–2016); MacBook Pro 15 in (2019–2016); MacBook Air 15 in (M4 2025, M3 2024, M2 2023); MacBook Air 13 in (M4, 2025, M3, 2024, M2, 2022, M1, 2020) And More USB C Devices |
Questions about this item
How much heat does the 100 W GaN adapter produce when running at full load all day?
The gallium-nitride design runs cooler than silicon equivalents, and the 100-240 V 1.8 A input draws only what the attached device requests up to 20 V 5 A, so sustained output stays within normal operating temperatures.
What must I already own to use this DELL SM100CL-02 charger with my MacBook?
A MacBook or other USB-C device that accepts Power Delivery 3.0 at 20 V 5 A; the package includes a 6 ft dual USB-C cable, so no extra cable is required.
Will this 100 W adapter safely charge my 2016 13-inch MacBook Pro that originally used a 61 W brick?
Yes — the PD 3.0 handshake automatically negotiates 20 V 3 A (60 W) or lower, matching the 2016 model’s 61 W requirement without over-volting the battery.
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