Charging a laptop via USB - is that possible?

With the help of the USB port on your laptop you have the possibility to connect various external devices. These include, for example, keyboards, mice, headsets or speakers. Under certain conditions, it is also possible to charge your laptop via the USB port. Here, the type of USB port is particularly crucial.

How to charge your laptop via USB

With a USB port, you can connect various devices to your laptop. Since certain USB ports, such as USB 2.0, have low power, they can only be used to power mice or external keyboards. However, if you want to charge your laptop via the port, you need a different USB type.

1. Since 2015, the USB Type C port has been installed in various devices, such as the new MacBook. About it, you have the opportunity to charge your laptop using a suitable cable.
2. If your laptop has a USB-C 3.1 port, you can probably charge the device through it. You can find out whether this is possible via the device description or the user manual.
3. In addition to the suitable USB port, you also need the appropriate cable. This is usually already included.
4. Alternatively, you can charge your device via a power bank. Beachten Sie, dass Sie für gewöhnlich einen bestimmten Adapter für Ihr entsprechendes Laptop-Modell benötigen.