My laptop charges with USB C, so when the standard charger broke, I just used the USB out port from an EcoFlow battery. The display on the battery said the laptop pulled 25-30 watts while charging. So, why can’t I use just any USB brick that can output more than 30 watts?

Is there something that is bound to go wrong that I don’t know about?

Are laptop chargers really that special?

(Edited for clarity)

  • bamboo@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    5 months ago

    I’m not sure about specifics, but generally, charging a battery with more power will charge faster, but puts more wear on the battery, decreasing it’s longevity.