EU common charger rules come into force for laptops
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EU rules on common chargers apply to laptops from today. It means that all new laptops sold in the European Union must now support USB-C charging.

EU rules on common chargers apply to laptops from today. It means that all new laptops sold in the European Union must now support USB-C charging.

In December 2024, the rules came into force for mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, videogame consoles, and portable speakers.

Laptop manufacturers were given a longer lead in time to allow for redesign and transition to the common charging system.

  • RisingSwell@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Glad you did, because I was gonna make a comment about how high end gaming laptops are now illegal in the EU.

    Not sure there’s a 330w USB C going around I could use.

    • Zedstrian@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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      1 month ago

      The limit should really be 240W, because that’s what the USB-C PD 3.1 spec goes up to.

      Edit: Per reply, the regulation is designed with 240W accounted for, and updatable in case of further improvements to the standard.

      • themurphy@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        1 month ago

        When you make minimum requirements, you dont go for max. All laptops shouldnt be able to take 240W.

        • Zedstrian@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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          1 month ago

          Laptops can be rated for whichever power level the manufacturer prefers; USB-C PD is used between the power supply and device to negotiate the maximum power level allowed for by both, so a consumer that purchases a 100W or 240W cable and power supply could still use them with a lower-rated device.

          A 60W USB-C laptop can therefore stay at 60W without issue, but if a 240W laptop is produced, it should also be made to use USB-C under such a regulation.