• AProfessional@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Many people have been taught regulation is bad, not much logic to it.

    USB-C as a connector can easily last a decade, much longer for just power delivery.

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      1 year ago

      Exactly! Most electronics are surprisingly low-powered, but USB-C can currently support 100W with a draft spec with upwards of 240W. We’ll be fine for awhile.

      • Mic_Check_One_Two@reddthat.com
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        1 year ago

        Yeah, USB-C is fine for even mid-grade laptops. Realistically, if your device is using more than 100W then it probably has an IEC plug (or at least, an in-line power brick with an IEC port) instead. Pretty much the only thing USB-C isn’t suitable for currently is gaming laptops, because those easily draw upwards of 200W.

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          1 year ago

          The USB-C EPR spec allows for 230W charging.

          The Framework 16 releasing later this year will be the first laptop to use the spec with a 180w power supply

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          They arent suitable for gaming laptops while gaming. They are fine enough to just charge during light/no usage at somewhat reduced speeds.