laptop that can be charged by USB-C?

[BarbWire]

I need to replace my 2017 Dell XPS-13, which has served me well. The size and weight are perfect for schlepping in my backpack to libraries, coffee houses, etc.

Looking ahead, I want to replace it with another WINDOWS lightweight laptop/notebook/ultrabook (below 3 lbs). Perhaps an Asus Zenbook....

However, it has been suggested to me that I get a laptop that can be charged by USB-C and a 65W or higher wall charger as this will be less cumbersome than the traditional charging brick and cords.

Thoughts? This is new to me.

 

[ShokWaveRider]

My Lenovo X1 Carbon Gen 12 can be charged with USB-C. I think most new machines of a decent quality can also.

 

[Lewis Clark]

I bought a Dell laptop last year that charges via USB-C. It can also charge with my old barrel style charging cord.

 

[Al18]

FYI USB-C connectors are not physically as strong as a barrel connector. Check all the repair video's on Youtube of technicians replacing USB-C connectors.

 

[BarbWire]

FYI USB-C connectors are not physically as strong as a barrel connector. Check all the repair video's on Youtube of technicians replacing USB-C connectors.

the connectors on the cable? or the port on the laptop?

 

[Walt34]

The last laptop we bought is an LG and uses a USB-C connector. No issues so far, but it's a backup machine and we don't actually use it much.

 

[Al18]

I was referring to the port on the laptop.

 

[frank05]

Any laptop that expects to be sold in Europe will use USB charging. They will come with charging bricks that can supply much more current then your average phone or tablet brick.

 

[Chuckanut]

USB-C works fine for me. Not sure why I would not want it.

 

[Jerry1]

However, it has been suggested to me that I get a laptop that can be charged by USB-C and a 65W or higher wall charger as this will be less cumbersome than the traditional charging brick and cords.

Thoughts? This is new to me.

Got DW a new laptop late last year. It came with a traditional charging brick (though it was rather small) but the connector was USB-C. So, you can use the brick or any USB-C charger/cable. The USB charger needs to be a certain minimum wattage though but I don’t recall it being that high.

 

[PaunchyPirate]

I love my USB-C charged MacBook. 99% of the time I’m using the laptop in my home office. It is powered by my external 27” monitor. The monitor is plugged into the wall socket and power passes thru the monitor to the laptop via a short USB-C cable. That same cable also sends the video signal back to the monitor to generate the display. So my desk really has minimal cabling.

When I travel with the laptop, I just unplug that one cable and leave it behind. I carry the full power cord in the laptop bag.

Similar setups for Windows laptops must exist.

 

[jollystomper]

I bought a Lenovo 500w Gen 3 laptop earlier this year to use as my travel laptop. Charges via a USB-C port and plenty fast for my needs. I bought a small padded case that easily fits the laptop, power cord, and earbuds, with room for a few more things if needed.

 

[The Cosmic Avenger]

I recommend FrameWork . They are very easy to repair, designed to be opened by users with only 2 different types of fasteners (torx and phillips), and the ports are hot-swapppable, meaning you can buy an HDMI port for it for $19 but only switch out when you need it. The only thing I don't like about mine is that soon after I bought my 13" one, they came out with a 15" model!

 

[Golden Mean]

My LG Gram 17 charges just fine via 65W usb-c when travelling (I use the barrel jack charger daily). There is a 14" Gram that weights in at 2.2 lbs. Assume it can charge via usb-c. Also the Grams have a 16:10 aspect screen which I think is superior to 16:9.

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[BarbWire]

Thank you, everyone. More to research.

I wish there were more places to actually get hands on before buying; laptops are sold at Costco and BestBuy, but I'm coming up dry for other "hands on" places.

 

[The Cosmic Avenger]

Thank you, everyone. More to research.

I wish there were more places to actually get hands on before buying; laptops are sold at Costco and BestBuy, but I'm coming up dry for other "hands on" places.

I'm happy to answer any questions I can about my FrameWork, if that helps. Feel free to reply here or message me.

 

[target2019]

Thank you, everyone. More to research.

I wish there were more places to actually get hands on before buying; laptops are sold at Costco and BestBuy, but I'm coming up dry for other "hands on" places.

Walmart, office stores? Models are going to be different, though you can fill in the gaps. I would get a Dell.

 

[Lewis Clark]

Thank you, everyone. More to research.

I wish there were more places to actually get hands on before buying; laptops are sold at Costco and BestBuy, but I'm coming up dry for other "hands on" places.

Stores like Office Depot and Staples usually have some on display.

 

[jollystomper]

Thank you, everyone. More to research.

I wish there were more places to actually get hands on before buying; laptops are sold at Costco and BestBuy, but I'm coming up dry for other "hands on" places.

If you are near a Micro Center, they have lots of laptops on display.

 

[BarbWire]

Office Depot-- haven't been in one in years so I forgot about it! Ditto for Staples. I will google MicroCenter. Thanks!

 

[rmcelwee]

My wife has one of these (charges via USB-C:

Amazon.com

 

[Global Wizzo]

I need to replace my 2017 Dell XPS-13, which has served me well. The size and weight are perfect for schlepping in my backpack to libraries, coffee houses, etc.

Looking ahead, I want to replace it with another WINDOWS lightweight laptop/notebook/ultrabook (below 3 lbs). Perhaps an Asus Zenbook....

However, it has been suggested to me that I get a laptop that can be charged by USB-C and a 65W or higher wall charger as this will be less cumbersome than the traditional charging brick and cords.

Thoughts? This is new to me.

I recently got a Lenovo Yoga notebook/tablet. 1TB SSD and 32 RAM. On special for about 499. Back up travel notebook. So far so good.

 

[meleana]

I just bought an LG Gram from Best Buy last fall. Super light.

 

[Route246]

I think because of the EU the charging port of choice will almost certainly be USB-C for all mobile and portable devices.

 

[azxracer]

I've got a 15" Samsung (1 TB sshd and 16 gb memory) from Costco. 2.5 yrs old. 2 USB-C ports charging thru either one. Also a USB port and an HMDI port as well as MMC port. Weighs about 2.5 lbs. Battery is still good for about 4-5 hours.