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Saudi Arabia mandates all electronic devices to use USB-C charging ports from 2025 (www.gsmarena.com)
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[–] simple@lemm.ee 26 points 2 years ago (7 children)

There is a second stage, starting from April 1, 2026, which will apply to laptops and portable computers.

I'm with them on small devices using USB C, but all laptops is a pretty tall task. Can gaming laptops that need a high voltage even use USB-C? They already struggle with massive charging bricks and thick cables.

[–] min0nim@aussie.zone 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Not gaming (obviously!) but the2019 MacBook Pro has a 140W USB-C charger to a single port.

[–] mark3748@geddit.social 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

2019 is 96w charger. 140w is 2021 or later.

[–] sgtlighttree@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

And isn't the 140w reserved for the new MagSafe port?

[–] NekkoDroid@programming.dev 11 points 2 years ago

I recently bought a gaming laptop. Specifically a Lenovo Legion 5 with a rx 6600. It has both the big powerbrick charger and can be charged via USB-PD, obv not at the same speed but it is an option that is available.

[–] TenderfootGungi@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Probably. But your will have to buy the correct charger and cable. I have a couple 100W cables. The problem is they Al look alike.

[–] Steeve@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

The label maker business is about to be booming!

[–] Solemn@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

I specifically buy cables with different colors or from different brands as I upgrade, and keep a note around for what their PD capacity is for each set. It's annoying, but doable.

[–] dept@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 2 years ago

i think some companies use seperate ports for charging and gaming on gaming laptops

[–] notatoad@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

the ASUS ROG STRIX SCAR 17, their biggest baddest gamiest 17" laptop, ships with a power adapter rated for 280W. it also offers charging over USB-PD at up to 240W, so would comply with the regulation here.

[–] JoYo@lemmy.ml -1 points 2 years ago

your gaming laptop is struggling because gaming laptops are scams. you'll never get the performance you want and you'll pay the premium anyways.