Charging laptop via USB-C - is that possible?

For some time now, a USB-C port has been installed more and more frequently, especially in slim devices. This gives you the option of connecting various external devices to your laptop and supplying them with power at the same time.

Can you charge your laptop via USB-C port?

A USB-C port allows you to connect numerous devices to your laptop. These include various storage media as well as headphones and speakers. Here, you primarily have to make sure that the corresponding devices are USB-C compatible, respectively, that the suitable cables are included. You also have to pay attention to the compatibility when charging your laptop.

1. In principle, it is possible to charge your laptop via a USB-C port.
2. However, note that this is not supported by every model. Whether USB-C is possible for you is described in the product or user manual.
3. Another way to check whether you can charge your laptop via USB-C is by looking at the corresponding icon right next to the port. If a battery symbol is shown here, this may indicate that you can charge your laptop. In some cases, however, this simply means that you can charge other devices via it.
4. In addition to the compatibility of the device, you also need to make sure that you are using the correct power cable.