Compatibility Guide · Updated 2026
Laptop Charging Requirements
How many watts does your laptop need? Find the exact charger spec for every major laptop brand.
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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