USB-C upgrades on the way, 100W to insane 240W over tiny USB-C cable
USB Type-C version 2.1 specification update: 240-watt option unveiled, dubbed 'Extended Power Range' or EPR... drops in 2H 2021.
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USB Type-C version 2.1 specification update: 240-watt option unveiled, dubbed 'Extended Power Range' or EPR... drops in 2H 2021.
The latest USB-C specification allows manufacturers to standardize their laptop range USB chargers.
USB-C revision 2.1 will allow devices to charge at up to 240W, enough power for ebikes and some of the beastliest gaming laptops.
The USB-IF announcement indicates that the 240W power option is called Extended Power Range (EPR). To handle 240W of power, the USB-IF changed the USB-PD spec. While...
Share: Share The team behind the USB-C connectivity and power standard has announced a huge upgrade that more than doubles the power it can handle. The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) says (via CNET) compatible computers, laptops, monitors and other devices will be able to support 240 watts of power delivery from this year. The maximum power that can currently (get it?) be sent via a USB-C cable is 100w. What does this mean in practice? Well, it means we could see some high-powered gaming laptops adopt the USB-C standard in 2021. Currently, most of thos...