Its reversible connector allows for easy insertion the first time, every time, and it supports up to 3a of power output for powering and charging usb c devices. There is, however, a danger of overloading a usb hub when attaching too many gadgets. Apr 28, 2018 surface book 2 charging via usb c port using plugable usb c triple display docking station. Hello, im shopping around for a usbc power adapter for the surface book 2.
Yes, you can charge your surface book 2 s base section alone either with or without tablet section attached. Did you know you could charge your surface from a battery pack. Vga, hdmi, or dvi monitors can be connected with a suitable adapterdongle. As far as i can tell its a good power bank, although only time will tell if it will keep performing. The 60w usb c port is enough for at least basic charging on laptops, the 18w usb c port is enough to charge my iphone at max speed, and then i use one usb a port for my watch and the other one for either my earbuds, work headset, or usb battery pack, none of which need to be charged every night. Of course, surface book 2 is a powerful laptopit runs professionalgrade software with highspeed intel processors, blazing nvidia graphics, lightingfast storage, and delivers up to 17 hours of battery life, so you can get things done. It also happened to me i used a cheap cable i found on amazon to charge my nexus 6p and it drew too. I outlined three ways that microsoft could have designed a better. Heres a random list of a tips, tricks, things i didnt realize, and general feelings about the 15 surface book 2.
Some laptops, in fact, use a usbc cable as the primary charger. Oct 18, 2017 with surface book 2, microsoft shows off its vision of the pcs future. Surface book is a tablet that you can take anywhere. With the galaxy book, you can enjoy easy and fast data transfer of videos, important documents and more. Plug in the surface dock to charge your surface book and use two external 4k. It doesnt charge as fast, but it still charges, which is handy for topping up at home if you keep your pro charger at work, for instance, or if you dont want to go all the way downstairs to get the charger. I have a 12in macbook at home and that charger is 29w. Three quick steps to charge the battery of your surface dummies.
Quickly charge and sync your usb c devices simultaneously with this convenient cable. Charging batteries from a usb port battery university. Im considering getting a chromebook at some point, and one thing ive always liked about, say, my phone, is that it doesnt need a dedicated ac power source i can just use any usb port. Product title 2pack usb type c to usb a otg adapter for macbook p. Oct 17, 2017 panay admits that the usb c port can also be used to read an external hard drive and, yes, charge the surface book 2. I have had great results in using this product, i can take it with me and know. The usbc to hdmi and usbc to vga adapters are perfect for when you want to share pictures or videos on a larger screen. Surface pen is better and faster than ever, with tilt for shading. If a usb c hub can deliver 90w to the surface book 2 15 and the battery boost while doing heavy lifting tasks is minor think i can live with that. The arrival of usbc has been a gamechanger for many electronics. It supports usb typec which can be inserted into the device in either direction to charge or connect. While at 29% battery charge, the microsoft surface book 2 is first seen to request this 12w power offering which is accepted by the apple charger. It also has one killer feature, however, that makes it a better surface tablet than the surface pro 3 and unique among windows pcs of any size or shapeyou can charge it via micro usb.
Charge surface pro 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 with portable charger jgo tech. Can even charge the mac book pro and nintendo switch. You can avoid this by making everything superconducting, but energy is also converted to heat in other way. Hello, i am looking for usb c chargers for the surface book 2. Platinum 95w usbc wall charger with usbc cable and 2 usb.
You will get full speed out of the usb, but if you are splitting usb over multiple. I can only find their proprietary chargers, and i would like a usb c one in order to carry a single charger for all my devices. If a usbc hub can deliver 90w to the surface book 2 15 and the battery boost while doing heavy lifting tasks is minor think 4k screen. How to charge your surface with a usbc cable youtube. In some much older cases, usb devices can only be charged by computers with specific drivers installed, but this is. Buy cable matters usb c to displayport adapter usb c to dp adapter with 100w charging and 4k 60hz thunderbolt 3 port compatible for macbook pro, dell xps 15, surface book 2, and more.
Panos panay on surface book 2, usbc, and other burning questions. May 21, 2019 did you know you could charge your surface from a battery pack. Surface book 2 wsurface pen and usbc charging microsoft. The supersecret reason to buy a microsoft surface book 2 it. Aug 01, 2018 the surface book 2 is the best device i have ever owned. I never choose to do so however since it quite big to use as a tablet and hasnt got a kickstand, so i find myself using it with the base most of the time. Usbc is reversible and can deliver huge amounts of both power and data very quickly. Right now i m getting 1020% every 30 minutes using the surface dock. This video will show you how, either directly using a usb c cable, or with an adapter.
Thunderbolt 3, but you can at least use the usbc port to charge the surface book 2. Hi, i have a new mobile router that is a netgear nighthawk which provides charging also for smart phone and tablets. This cable lets you charge your surface pro or laptop from a usbc. How usb charging works, or how to avoid blowing up your. Feb 23, 2019 unlike the surface pro 7, laptop 3, and pro x, the usbc port on the surface book 2 and surface go is limited in bandwidth and by default, only supports a single independent display output via dp alt mode. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. Nov 16, 2017 its infuriating that microsoft is ditching displayport without adding thunderbolt 3, but you can at least use the usbc port to charge the surface book 2. However, we highly recommend using the charger that came with your surface because the charging speed with a usbc cable can be very slow, depending on the power supply and cable youre using.
If chromebooks have two usb ports, and can be charged via. Yes, you can usually charge your surface with the usbc port. I know the original adapter is 102w but it seems that usbc charger only goes up to about 60w. Jgos new surface connect to usbc charging cable lets you plug a. Adoption of usbc, however, while quick, was marred by shoddy cables as well as the exclusivity of the port. This is a curious one and its really hard to find a list of these but. You can use the connection to charge devices and transfer media, and its conveniently reversible.
The usb port allows you to charge another device such as your phone at the same time. Why i hate my microsoft surface book 2 digital trends. Batpower 90w usb c laptop charger power adapter for new macbook pro surface book 2 hp dell razer duration. Use the oem charger came with your surface book 2 plug the charger to the power source and plug the surface connect connector to the charging port on the right side of surface book 2. If this works you could have a surface book 2 setup with just one usb cable connected to your laptop that delivers power to the laptop aswell as video data to the monitor.
If you have a device that doesnt connect to this port, you might be able to use an adapter to connect it. Its a magnet and reversible connector and its an official and recommended charging method by microsoft. Battery life and charge time the microsoft surface book 2. Can i charge macbook from usba power pac apple community. Will the apple macbook 87w usb c charger work fine.
Surface book 2 developer impressions and the magic of usbc. You can also use the usb typec port in reverse, to charge an external device. Usbc cables are playing russian roulette with your laptop. Micro usb charging makes surface 3 unique among windows pcs. As the other answer pointed out, you can charge a surface book 2 with a usbc charger. Jun 05, 2018 the 15inch surface book 2 has a real problem with its power supply.
You can also connect a usb c power adapter and cable to charge your notebook computer. Macbook models introduced in 2015 or later have a single usb c port. Can you charge a surface book 2 through a usbc connection to. Dec 04, 2017 for battery life, the book 2 is also a good fit for both long typing sessionsit lasts 17 hours on a charge and for latenight gaming sessions or virtual reality. The first usbc battery that can charge a laptop at full speed. Jgos founder jay terry tells me that the company is in the process of. However, i have had my fair share of issues with some of its more. Charge a macbook, chromebook or laptop with a usb c port with the platinum 95w usb c wall charger. I wont detail the issue here, because i already covered it in another story. So if i have a monitor which supports charging a connected laptop via a usb c connection, will this work for a surface book 2 aswell or is this feature limited to thunderbolt 3.
You can charge your surface book using the power adapter that came with the device, or with surface dock. The reach go takes advantage of etrons new 100watt usbc charge controller, announced about a month ago, which means it can not only charge a laptop like the new macbook or a chromebook pixel. If your laptop has a builtin usbc port, then youll be able to charge your laptop via a usbc cable you just have to make sure the cable has a plug adapter the boxshaped plug at the end of your phone charger than can plug into an outlet. Equipped with fastcharging power delivery, the charger provides 95 total watts, comes with an 8foot usb c cable and has two standard usb ports to charge smartphones, tablets and more. With surface book 2, microsoft shows off its vision of the pc. But you cant use previous surface pro chargers, microsoft says. The process of charging involves current moving across resistive conductors, which will convert some of the electrical energy into heat 1. A bit upset at myself i look for any places that might sell surface chargers that. How to fix surface book 2 base docking problems windows central. If possible, though, plug your surface into the wall first to avoid draining its. Panay admits that the usbc port can also be used to read an external hard drive and, yes, charge the surface book 2. Usb c dock give me full power for charging and full speed for the usb c.
I have read some about concerns about charging the surface book 2 and other laptops with usbc and theres a reddit thread with some detail. This video will show you how, either directly using a usbc cable, or with an adapter. Surface book 2 developer impressions and the magic of usb. Usbc power back that charges your laptop, surface pro 6 connector. Surface book 2 laptop go surface pro 7 6 5 4 3 2 x rt usb quick charge. Apr 19, 2017 it might only work with old school, original 500ma usb 1.
I have tested charging my 12 inch 2017 macbook not pro or air and it works but charges slowly which is fine. See a diagram of surface book 2 and learn more about its features, memory, and storage. Charging a device that draws 500ma connected together with other loads will exceed the ports current limit, leading to a. Theres a power charging port on the bottom center of the display. The follow says the apple usbc charger he bought charges the surfacebook at 72% of the speed of the primary charger. Surface book 2 and charging via usbc power delivery 3. You can charge your phone or other usb gadgetry from the usb port of any surface. I had all the power to keep me running through the day, this does the trick. Dec 12, 2017 you need quite a powerful usbc power adapter at least 45 watts to safely charge the surface book 2. How to charge your surface with a usb c cable duration. Available in platinum and black, plus new ice blue and poppy red compatible with a wide variety of surface devices microsoft bluetooth mouse. Panos panay on surface book 2, usbc, and other burning. Second times the charm by brett howse on december 21. Anyone tried charging their surface via usb microsoft.
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