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USB-C PD provides up to 100W of power



With up to 100W of power available, USB-C PD can even charge larger devices, like tablets and laptops. All you need is the right wall charger and USB-C cable – and leave those heavy laptop power cables at home.



HOW MUCH POWER DOES YOUR DEVICE NEED?
Laptop
Laptop
29-100W
Tablet
Tablet
18-30W
Smartphone
Smartphone
18-45W
Power Bank
Power Bank
18-25W


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USB-C PD
USB-C PD USES CUTTING EDGE USB-C TECHNOLOGY

USB-C connectors have been designed hand-in-hand with USB-C Power Delivery, to handle these new high levels of power. USB-C circuit boards are specially designed to carry this increased wattage without being damaged or overheating, for enhanced safety to users and their devices.


For more on USB-C cables, visit our USB-C Resource Center.


Older connectors, such as USB-A, were first introduced in 1996, when much less power was needed than that required by today’s smartphones and tablets. This older technology is less suited to handle this increased wattage and may not have the ability to monitor heat and circuitry abnormalities.

Exact Power Required
THE USB-C POWER DELIVERY CHIPSET DELIVERS EXACT POWER REQUIRED

Whether it’s a small phone or a large laptop, the USB-C PD charger detects the connected device to deliver the right amount of power to charge that device as fast as possible. This ensures fast charging without delivering too much power which could damage circuitry.

USB-C Power Delivery for Android



Google and Samsung (S20 and later) smartphones are leading the way in USB-C Power Delivery for Android, with others following suit. Many new Android devices will feature USB-C to offer these faster charging capabilities.


PD-ENABLED DEVICE CABLE CHARGING TIME
(to 50%)*		 CHARGER POWER
Google Pixel 5 USB-C to USB-C 37 mins 18W or higher
Google Pixel 2 XL USB-C to USB-C 37 mins 18W or higher
Google Pixel 2 USB-C to USB-C 37 mins 18W or higher
Samsung S20+ USB-C to USB-C 26 mins 25W or higher
Samsung Note 20 USB-C to USB-C 31 mins 25W or higher

* Charge time varies with environmental factors; actual results will vary.

WHAT CHARGER DO I NEED?

To enable fast charging via USB-C Power Delivery, you need a wall charger that can deliver enough power (measured in watts) to your smartphone.

A 45-watt wall charger will charge all your USB-C PD-enabled devices, but if you are looking to charge a Google Pixel, which will only accept 18-watts of power, your 45-watt charger will only deliver 18-watts.

Unless you have other USB-C PD-enabled devices which could benefit from a charger with higher wattage – a less expensive, lower wattage charger might be a better choice.

Use the table above to see how many watts your device needs from your charger, and then explore USB-C chargers with USB-C Power Delivery.

USB-C CHARGERS

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WHY CHOOSE BELKIN FOR USB-C POWER DELIVERY?



Belkin works closely with industry leaders to develop products that are custom-built for USB-C Power Delivery.


Engineered for safety, efficiency and durability, Belkin cables and chargers are accredited or approved for compatibility by companies such as Apple, Google and the USB-Implementers Forum (aka USB-IF).


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Common Questions About USB-C Power Delivery

USB-C Power Delivery (USB-C PD) is a fast-charging standard that lets a charger and connected device negotiate higher voltage and current than legacy USB charging. The current revision, USB PD 3.1, delivers up to 240W through its Extended Power Range (EPR) profile and powers everything from iPhone 17 to laptops over a single USB-C cable.

A PD charger is a USB-C wall, car, or portable charger that supports the USB Power Delivery protocol. Unlike older chargers that push a fixed voltage, a PD charger negotiates with the connected device and delivers the exact wattage the device requests, anywhere from 5W for earbuds to 240W for a workstation. Most modern PD chargers also use [GaN technology](https://www.belkin.com/company/blog/gan-charging-benefits-2026/) to stay compact while pushing higher wattages.


USB-C PD charges most modern smartphones to 50% in 15 to 30 minutes. [iPhone 17](https://www.belkin.com/shop-by/choose-your-device/iphone-17-charging/) hits 50% in about 20 minutes with a 40W charger (full iPhone 17 charging breakdown here). Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra reaches 50% in roughly 15 minutes with a 60W PD 3.1 PPS charger. Google Pixel 9 reaches 50% in about 30 minutes at 27W. If your charging feels slower than this, see why your phone might be charging slowly.

Most phones released since 2018 support USB-C PD. Apple iPhone 15 and later support PD over USB-C. Samsung Galaxy S20 and later (including S25 and S26), and Google Pixel 6 and later, all support USB-C PD. Check your device's spec sheet for "USB-C PD" or "Power Delivery" to confirm. For Android specifics, see our complete guide to Android phone chargers.

For charging up to 60W, almost any USB-C to USB-C cable will work. For 100W or higher, including USB PD 3.1's 240W EPR profile, you need a cable explicitly rated for that wattage with the correct e-marker chip inside. Belkin's 240W braided USB-C to USB-C cable is built for the full PD 3.1 range. For more on cable specs and connectors, see our USB cables ultimate guide.

USB-C PD is an open industry standard built into the USB-C connector and supported by virtually every major device maker. Quick Charge is Qualcomm's proprietary standard, used mainly on older Samsung and Android phones. PD is now the default fast-charge protocol; Quick Charge has largely been retired on flagship devices. For a deeper look at modern Android fast-charging protocols, see PPS vs. PD explained.

Yes. USB-C PD can charge most modern laptops, including MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and many Windows ultrabooks. Laptops typically need 30W to 100W of PD power. The new USB PD 3.1 EPR profile pushes that ceiling to 240W, enough to charge high-performance workstations and gaming laptops over a single USB-C cable.

o. A USB-C PD charger negotiates the exact wattage your device requests and never delivers more power than the device can safely accept. The PD chipset includes built-in protection against over-voltage, over-current, and overheating. Belkin chargers add safety certifications from Apple, Google, and the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). For more on charging best practices, see how Belkin keeps your battery safe.