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The befuddling world of USB-C charging, explained

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USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones.

Not every USB-C port can be used to charge devices quickly or at all.

This guide will give you an overview of the technical possibilities of USB Type C charging and recommends suitable power supply units for all devices.

Any USB-C power supply will charge the device with a Type-C charging socket with optimum performance and as quickly as possible.

Both must support the optional standard extension PPS (Programmable Power Supply Protocol) Since version 3 of USB PD, the power supply unit and consumer can adjust the voltage and current more dynamically.

A laptop is usually the device that requires the highest charging power.

A single power supply unit is usually not enough for a large number of devices.

Multiple power supply units with multiple connections can be used to charge a notebook, smartphone, and headphones in parallel, for example.

Buy cables for higher charging capacities from well-known suppliers such as Anker , Belkin , or Ugreen .

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