All the information about USB Type-C ports on laptops, what are the pros and cons? How to use it?
USB Type-C port on Smartphone or Tablet and being used for charging can also transmit data. So how are laptops with USB Type-C ports used? Let's find out with GREEN Electronics!
1. What is the use of a USB Type-C port on a laptop?
A USB Type-C port is a new generation standard connector that is considered an "all-in-one" connector for both battery charging and data transfer on computers, phones, and tablets.
With outstanding features such as small size, high data transfer speed, withstand large levels of input energy; USB type-C can replace 5 basic connections including: HDMI, VGA, USB, DisplayPort, charging port and many others.
2 Pros - Disadvantages of USB Type-C ports on Laptops
In addition to the utilities that USB type-C offers, there are still some limitations. Let's learn about the pros and cons of USB Type-C port on laptops!
Advantages of USB Type-C port on Laptop
- Compact size and easy to use: With a very small size, only 8.4 x 2.6 mm, the USB type-C port is often integrated into computer models with an ultra-thin design. Due to the similar shape of the two sides and allowing the reversible plug orientation of USB type-C that when plugged in charging you do not need to care if the top or bottom side, what you do is just plug and charge.
- High data transfer speed: It is a 24-pin USB that possesses tremendous data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps of the USB 3.1 standard (equivalent to the Thunderbolt standard - the data transferprotocol created by Intel). So when testing file transfer speeds, USB type-C has speeds that other USB standards are difficult to achieve. Now you don't need to worry about transferring your computer's data anymore.
- Withstand large levels of input energy: If a normal laptop charging port with the highest in-type current intensity is 19V - 4.74A, the USB type-C port provides you with up to 20V - 5A of power. This means that a computer with a USB type-C port will save a lot more battery charging time than a regular computer.
- Can replace other gateways: Replace 1 at 5 connectors including HDMI, VGA, USB, DisplayPort and charging port, so USB type-C is considered a multifunction port from connecting a computer to high-definition and ultra-sharp devices, projection devices, data transfer, display and power supply.
- Become a trend: A few years ago, when USB type-C was just released to the public, manufacturers were still quite concerned about bringing this gateway into their devices. But now, it is apple and Samsung tycoons who are pioneers in this innovation, from which more and more other technology companies transfer USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA ports, on electronic devices to USB type-C.
Disadvantages of USB Type-C port on Laptop
- First we look at compatibility. Not all USB type-C cables are the same, and the USB type-C port on the phone will not be exactly the same as the USB type-C port that we see on the laptop. Therefore, the functions that the cable or USB type-C port we are using depend on the device manufacturers.
- Not all USB type-C chargers are the same, if you want to charge the laptop, the charger must have a power of 40W - 80, and the phone and tablet are only 10W. So when you take a lower-power charger and charge the laptop, it is evident that it will not work.
This is the cause of the USB Power Delivery battery charging standard (PD - fast charging technology with a capacity of 100W), this charging standard is integrated into USB type-C, capable of sharing for all smartphones, tablets, laptops with both USB type-C and PD support.
- Due to multifunctionality, it is very difficult and complicated for companies to integrate USB type-C into their devices, leading to a very high price of products. Therefore, these manufacturers often cut some features of the gateway to reduce the price. And its technological conditions will also limit the capabilities of this gateway.
- Image export feature:Also because of its multi-use, USB type-C is prevented from transmiting data, causing it not to achieve the highest speed. To remedy this situation, on the USB type-C cable used for image export will be supported with additional anti-interference technology and especially with cables longer than 1m.
3Usb Type-C Laptops and Devices
The following are devices with USB type-C integration that are business at GREEN Electronics.
Note: Although it is gradually becoming a trend, the leafptops with USB type-C ports are not widely available, so you have to buy a connection adapter. So think carefully before buying these products.