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USB Chargers / Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) vs Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)

Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) vs Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)

Best Overall (Close Call)

Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)

Apple's 40W with a 60W burst — but AVS, not PPS, so no Samsung fast charge.

Wins overall by 0.1 points

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Quick Verdict

Too close to call on score alone: 0.1 points separate them. Apple's 40W with a 60W burst — but AVS, not PPS, so no Samsung fast charge. The Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) answers with a different set of strengths, so let the categories below decide it.

The Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) and Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) are both closely matched USB Charger models, and the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) is $11 cheaper than the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) ($39 vs $49.99). On Portability, the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) leads (8.0 vs 7.0/10) — size, weight and whether the prongs fold. On Compatibility, the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) leads (7.0 vs 6.0/10) — PPS, PD version and support for Samsung, Pixel and Apple fast charging. On Output Power, the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) leads (6.5 vs 6.0/10) — total wattage and single-port maximum. Overall, the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) scores 6.5/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 6.4/10 for the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510), though the gap is close enough that your specific use case should decide it. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.

Side-by-Side Comparison

SpecSamsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510)Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)
Price$49.99$39.00
Release Year20222025
Max Total Output (W)4560 dynamic burst, 40 sustained
Single-Port Max4560
Ports1x USB-C1x USB-C
GaNYes — GaN Systems GS-065-008-1-LNot stated by Apple; teardowns do not confirm the switching material
USB-PD & PPSPD 3.0 with PPS (3.3-21V/2.25A, which is Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0)PD 3.0 with AVS. Note this is not PPS, so it will not trigger Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0
Foldable ProngsNoYes
Dimensions41.03 x 37.36 x 21.46mm45.72 x 45.73 x 28.11mm
Weight (g)9880
Laptop ChargingNoCharges a MacBook Air at around 56W; not enough for a 14-inch Pro at full speed
Power SharingNot applicable — single portNot applicable — single port. Note the 60W figure is a burst rating, not sustained
DisplayNoneNone
Warranty18 months18 months
ColorsBlack, WhiteWhite

Category Scores

Output PowerTotal wattage and single-port maximum
Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510)
6.0
Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)
6.5
PortsHow many devices it can charge at once
Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510)
2.0
Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)
2.0
Power SharingHow well it holds wattage when several ports are in use — the spec buyers most often get caught by
Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510)
10.0
Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)
10.0
PortabilitySize, weight and whether the prongs fold
Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510)
7.0
Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)
8.0
Build QualityMaterials, heat handling and warranty
Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510)
8.0
Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)
8.5
FeaturesDisplays, protocol support and extras
Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510)
5.5
Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)
5.0
CompatibilityPPS, PD version and support for Samsung, Pixel and Apple fast charging
Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510)
7.0
Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)
6.0
ValueWatts and ports relative to price
Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510)
6.0
Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)
6.0
Output PowerPortsPower SharingPortabilityBuild QualityFeaturesCompatibilityValue
Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)

Output Power

The Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) leads clearly here, 6.5 against 6.0 — a 0.5-point margin on total wattage and single-port maximum. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) does not close the gap elsewhere.

Ports

The Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) and Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) are level here, at 2.0/10 each. how many devices it can charge at once is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.

Power Sharing

The Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) and Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) are level here, at 10.0/10 each. how well it holds wattage when several ports are in use — the spec buyers most often get caught by is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.

Portability

The Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 7.0 — a 1.0-point margin on size, weight and whether the prongs fold. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) does not close the gap elsewhere.

Build Quality

The Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 8.0 — a 0.5-point margin on materials, heat handling and warranty. If that is what you are buying for, the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) does not close the gap elsewhere.

Features

The Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) leads clearly here, 5.5 against 5.0 — a 0.5-point margin on displays, protocol support and extras. If that is what you are buying for, the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) does not close the gap elsewhere.

Compatibility

The Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 6.0 — a 1.0-point margin on PPS, PD version and support for Samsung, Pixel and Apple fast charging. If that is what you are buying for, the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) does not close the gap elsewhere.

Value

The Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) and Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) are level here, at 6.0/10 each. watts and ports relative to price is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.

Best For

Choose the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) if…

  • Compatibility matters most to you — the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) scores 7.0/10 here (PPS, PD version and support for Samsung, Pixel and Apple fast charging).
  • Features matters most to you — the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) scores 5.5/10 here (displays, protocol support and extras).

Choose the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) if…

  • Portability matters most to you — the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) scores 8.0/10 here (size, weight and whether the prongs fold).
  • Output Power matters most to you — the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) scores 6.5/10 here (total wattage and single-port maximum).
  • Build Quality matters most to you — the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) scores 8.5/10 here (materials, heat handling and warranty).
  • You want to spend less — it's $11 cheaper.

Pros & Cons

Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510)

Pros

  • +The 3.3-21V PPS range is exactly what Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 requires — no third-party charger guarantees this as reliably
  • +Genuine GaN in a small body
  • +Includes a USB-C cable in the retail box

Cons

  • Fixed prongs on the US version, so it does not pack flat
  • Single port at $49.99 list
  • 45W is not enough for a laptop
  • Only worth the premium if you own a Samsung phone that supports 45W charging

Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)

Pros

  • +Foldable prongs, which Apple's 20W brick never had
  • +Genuinely charges a MacBook Air at around 56W
  • +The burst-to-60W behaviour is useful for phones that can take it
  • +Apple build quality and support

Cons

  • The 60W headline is a burst, not sustained — 40W is the real continuous rating
  • Uses AVS rather than PPS, so Samsung owners will not get Super Fast Charging 2.0 — buy the Samsung 45W instead
  • Single port at $39 when 65W dual-port rivals cost less
  • Apple does not confirm whether it uses GaN

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FAQs

Is the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) or Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) better overall?+

Based on our 8-category scoring, the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.

Which is better for Portability, the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) or the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)?+

The Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) scores higher on Portability (8.0/10 vs 7.0/10) — size, weight and whether the prongs fold.

Which is better for Compatibility, the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) or the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)?+

The Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) scores higher on Compatibility (7.0/10 vs 6.0/10) — PPS, PD version and support for Samsung, Pixel and Apple fast charging.

Which is better for Output Power, the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) or the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)?+

The Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) scores higher on Output Power (6.5/10 vs 6.0/10) — total wattage and single-port maximum.

Which is better for Build Quality, the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) or the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)?+

The Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) scores higher on Build Quality (8.5/10 vs 8.0/10) — materials, heat handling and warranty.

Is the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) worth the price difference over the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)?+

The Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) is the cheaper option at $39 versus $49.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Portability.

What's the warranty on the Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) vs the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365)?+

The Samsung 45W Power Adapter (EP-T4510) ships with a 18-month warranty; the Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max (A3365) ships with a 18-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.

Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+

If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.

Cheaper Option

UGREEN Nexode 65W 3-Port (10334) — $39.99

Premium Option

Belkin BoostCharge Pro 45W Dual USB-C GaN (WCH011) — $39.95

Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.

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