Compatibility Guide · Updated 2026
Laptop Charging Requirements
How many watts does your laptop need? Find the exact charger spec for every major laptop brand.
Almost every modern laptop released since 2019 supports USB-C Power Delivery charging. The key is matching (or exceeding) the wattage your laptop needs. Below is our reference table — bookmark it before your next purchase.
| Brand | Model | Supported | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | MacBook Air M1 / M2 / M3 | 30W–67W | 67W | 30W charges, 67W charges at full speed |
| Apple | MacBook Pro 14" (M3 Pro/Max) | 67W–96W | 96W | Fast-charge uses 96W brick |
| Apple | MacBook Pro 16" (M3 Pro/Max) | 96W–140W | 140W | Only 140W achieves full-speed charge |
| Dell | XPS 13 / 13 Plus | 45W–65W | 65W | USB-C PD, 45W works but 65W is faster |
| Dell | XPS 15 / 17 | 90W–130W | 100W+ | Needs USB-PD 3.0 at high wattage |
| HP | Spectre x360 13 / 14 | 65W | 65W | USB-C PD, HP proprietary also accepted |
| HP | Spectre x360 16 / Envy 16 | 96W–100W | 100W | Check your model — some accept 65W |
| Lenovo | ThinkPad X1 Carbon / X1 Yoga | 65W | 65W | USB-C PD 65W; 45W also works at reduced speed |
| Lenovo | ThinkPad T-series / P-series | 65W–100W | 100W | Depends on GPU — check your model specs |
| Microsoft | Surface Pro 9 / 10 | 65W | 65W | Surface Connect or USB-C PD |
| Microsoft | Surface Laptop 4 / 5 | 65W | 65W | USB-C PD charging supported |
| Samsung | Galaxy Book Pro / 360 | 65W | 65W | PPS 65W for fastest charge |
| ASUS | Zenbook 14 / 16 | 65W–100W | 65W | Check TDP — gaming models need more |
| ASUS | ROG Zephyrus / TUF (gaming) | 100W+ | 180W+ | USB-C PD secondary only; use included adapter for gaming |
Key Rules
- You can always use a higher-wattage charger safely — the laptop only draws what it needs
- Using a lower-wattage charger will charge slowly (or not at all under heavy load)
- Always use a USB-C cable rated for the wattage (5A / 100W cable for 100W+)
- Gaming laptops may only support USB-C charging as a secondary option — check your manual
- Barrel-jack laptops (older models) are not compatible with USB-C PD charging