For power delivery you need a cable rated for it. Cables can have the same USB specification but different power limits.
Typically to charge a Laptop you want a cable rated for 60W power delivery or higher. I would just go with 100W rated cable as the price is reasonable.
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For power delivery you need a cable rated for it. Cables can have the same USB specification but different power limits.
Typically to charge a Laptop you want a cable rated for 60W power delivery or higher. I would just go with 100W rated cable as the price is reasonable.
Check out https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Cable-100W-Fast-Charge/dp/B07V5MKXJ1/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3G8AD8YL4Q5XE&keywords=ugreen%2B65w%2Busb%2Bc%2Bcable&qid=1692690249&sprefix=ugreen%2Busb%2Bc%2B65w%2Caps%2C370&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1
Also I’ve read 5A is the better choice too, do you agree with that? And also, these cables down too right?
Yes the one I linked was 100W / 20V / 5A