Product Review
The Surface connect to USB-C charging cable allows you directly connect a Surface Pro or Surface Laptop to a USB-C PD wall charger or portable power bank for charging. One end connect to Microsoft Surface, the other connector is a standard USB Type-C plug (different with standard USB). With built-in intelligent chipset which can automatically recognize the connected devices needed power and adapt the voltage and current to best suit the end devices charging purpose. A great way to power up on the go, ideal for travel, home or office use.
****** REQUIREMENTS OF USB-C PD CHARGER ******
Microsoft Surface Pro 3/4/5/6:
15V/3A PD output, 45W or greater output power)
Microsoft Surface Laptop:
15V/3A PD output, 45W or greater output power
Microsoft Surface Book 1/2:
15V/3A PD output, 45W or greater output power
Microsoft Surface Go:
15V/2A or 15V/3A PD output, 30W or greater output power
****** IMPORTANT NOTE******
- NOT all USB-C power sources are capable of PD, a USB-C PD-enabled charger or power bank is required
- NOT all USB-C PD power sources can supply 15V output (like Macbook 61W charger A1718, 87W charger A1719, they are not compatible).
- Chargers used for smartphone or tablet with output lower than 29W (like 18W, 24W... etc) are not compatible. They does not support 15V output and can't supply enough power.
- DO NOT use standard USB charger and USB-C to USB adapter, they does not work.
- Using a charger with output power lower than Surface needed, it gets hotter which is very normal.