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PD (Power Delivery) 1.0/2.0/3.0/3.1/3.2

 

This charging protocol is designed specifically for USB-C to USB-C cables (USB3.1 standard or higher, Thunderbolt).

 

Some important facts:

  • Power can flow in both directions.

  • Allows low-power devices to negotiate for only the power they require.

  • It's the backbone for the implementation of many other fast charging standards like PPS, QC4/QC5, etc.

  • PPS, as well as AVS, are extensions of the PD charging standard, allowing gradually changing charging voltage and current.

  • PD3.1 brought EPR (Extended Power Range) mode, allowing charging at 5A and voltage above 20V. Entering EPR mode requires an EPR cable with an e-maker chip that sends the charging protocol parameters to the charger. Power range up to 100W starts calling SPR (Standard Power Range).

  • USB PD3.1 brings support for Display Port 1.4a video signals, enabling devices to transmit high-quality audio and video signals up to 8K resolution over a single USB-C cable.

  • The AVS charging protocol was extended with PD 3.2, allowing it to work within the standard power range (SPR) below 100W, down to a minimum of 9V. In addition, under the Extended Power Range (EPR) mode, PD 3.2 allow to implement  “Peak current” functionality, enabling power supplies to safely handle short bursts of high-power loads—such as those required during heavy computing on high-performance laptops or smartphone charging at the beginning of the charging curve (in the middle and at the end of charging cycle power demand is decreasing).

  • You may find the PD compatible cables overview and test here.​

 

Implementation of the PD protocol in products from various electronics manufacturers.

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Apple ​(The devices listed below have a USB-C port and are compatible with any PD charger):

The unique Apple PDO 14.5V2A is only available from the Apple 29W charger (A1540 model).

  • iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V up to 3A (up to 27W at 9V)

  • iPhone 14 (2022) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V up to 3A and 14.5V2A (up to 25W at 9/14.5V)

  • iPhone 14 (2022) Plus supports PD charging at 5V, 9V up to 3A and 14.5V2A (up to 29W at 9/14.5V)

  • iPhone 14 Pro (2022) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V up to 3A and 14.5V2A (up to 25W at 9/14.5V)

  • iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V up to 3A and 14.5V2A (up to 25W at 9/14.5V)

  • iPhone 15 (2023) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V up to 3A and 14.5V2A (up to 25W at 9/14.5V)

  • iPhone 15 Plus (2023) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V up to 3A (up to 25W at 9V)

  • iPhone 15 Pro (2023) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V up to 3A and 14.5V2A (up to 25W at 9/14.5V)

  • iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V up to 3A and 14.5V2A (up to 25W at 9/14.5V)

  • iPhone 16 (2024) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 23W at 15V in real use - documentation)

  • iPhone 16 Pro (2024) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 23W at 15V in real use - documentation)

  • iPhone 16 Plus (2024) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 30W at 15V in real use - documentation)

  • iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 30W at 15V in real use - documentation)

  • iPhone 16e (2025) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V up to 3A (up to 25W at 9V in real use, theoretical max. is 26W - documentation)

  • iPhone 17 (2025) supports PD (non-AVS) charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 29W at 15V in real use, documentation)

  • iPhone 17 Air (2025) supports PD (non-AVS) charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 21W at 15V in real use, theoretical max. is 18W - documentation)

  • iPhone 17 Pro (2025) supports PD (non-AVS) charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 30W at 15V in real use, theoretical max. is 35W - documentation)

  • iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) supports PD (non-AVS) charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 38W at 15V in real use,  theoretical max. is 42W - documentation)

  • iPhone 17e (2026) supports PD up to 26W (documentation)

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Apple tablets

  • Apple iPad mini (Implemented USB-C port since 6th generation, 2021):

    • iPad mini 2021 6th gen., supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 24W at 15V in real use)

    • iPad mini 2024 (A17 Pro) ​supports PD charging up to 45W (documentation)

  • Apple iPad (Implemented USB-C port since 10th generation, 2022):

    • iPad 2022 10th-gen. supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 29W at 15V in real use)

    • iPad 2025 (11-inch A16) supports PD charging up to 45W (documentation)

  • Apple iPad Air (Implemented USB-C port since 4th generation, 2020):

    • iPad Air 2020 4-gen (A14 Bionic) supports PD charging.

    • iPad Air 2022 5-gen (M1) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 35W at 15V in real use)

    • iPad Air 2024 (11-inch M2) supports PD charging up to 45W (documentation)

    • iPad Air 2024 (13-inch M2) supports PD charging up to 45W (documentation)

    • iPad Air 2025 (11-inch M3) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A and max power up to 45W (up to 31W at 15V in real use) (documentation)

    • iPad Air 2025 (13-inch M3)  supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A and max power up to 45W (up to 31W at 15V in real use) (documentation)

    • iPad Air 2026 (11-inch M4) supports PD charging up to 60W (documentation)

    • iPad Air 2026 (13-inch M4) supports PD charging up to 60W (documentation)

  • Apple iPad Pro (Implemented USB-C port since 2018):

    • iPad Pro 2022 6th gen (M2) supports PD charging 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 35W - 15V in real use)

    • iPad Pro 2024 (11-inch, M4) supports PD charging up to 45W (documentation)

    • iPad Pro 2024 (13-inch, M4) supports PD charging up to 45W (documentation)

    • iPad Pro 2025 (11-inch, M5) supports PD charging 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V up to 3A (up to 60W (40W in real use)) (documentation)

    • iPad Pro 2025 (13-inch, M5) supports PD charging 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V up to 3A (up to 60W (40W in real use)) (documentation)

 

Apple MacBook laptops since 2015 can use any PD-compatible adapter for charging.

  • Laptop Apple MacBook Neo 2026 (13-inch A18 Pro chip) supports PD charging (9V, 12V, 15V confirmed) up to 35W (even though the US market version comes with a 20W adapter) (documenation)

  • Laptop Apple MacBook Air:

    • MacBook Air 2022 M2 13-inch supports PD up to 70W. 

    • MacBook Air 2023 M2 15-inch supports PD (5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V - up to 70W at 20V). 

    • MacBook Air 2024 M3 13.6-inch supports PD (5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V - up to 70W at 20V). (tech.specs)

    • MacBook Air 2025 M4 13-inch supports PD (5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V - up to 72W at 20V). 

    • MacBook Air 2025 M4 15-inch supports PD up to 72W. 

    • MacBook Air 2026 M5 13-inch supports PD up to 72W (documentation)

    • MacBook Air 2026 M5 15-inch supports PD up to 72W (documentation)

  • Laptop Apple MacBook Pro:

    • ​MacBook Pro 2021 UsbC supports PD charging at 5V?, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V up to 5A (up to9 5W at 20V)

    • MacBook Pro M2 2022 (13-inch) supports PD charging at 5V?, 9V, 12V, 15V?, 20V up to 3A (up to 60W at 20V).

    • MacBook Pro М4(2024)/ M5(2025) 14-inch supports PD (20V5A) - 100W.

    • MacBook Pro (M1 max (2021) and M4 Pro) 16-inch models support the following PDOs: 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V5A, 28V5A (PD3.1 140W).

    • MacBook Pro 2026 (14-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max) supports PD up to 94W (documentation)

    • MacBook Pro 2026 (16-inch, M5 Pro or M5 Max) supports PD up to 140W (documentation)​​

ASUS

  • ROG Ally X (2024) (documentation) supports PD 65W (20V3.25A)

  • ROG XBOX ALLY / ALLY X (2025) (documentation) supports PD 45W-65W (20V3.25A)

  • ROG Bulwark Dock (2025) DG300 supports  PD 100W (20V5A) as well as proprietary UsbC ASUS chargers >100W and voltage 20V (up to 20V7A)

  • ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301(2022, 2023)/GZ302 (2025)) supports PD 100W (20V5A) (documentation)

  • ROG Flow X13 (GV301Q (2021) documentation) supports PD 100W (20V5A)

  • ROG Flow X13 (GV301 (2022) documentation) supports PD 100W (20V5A)

  • ROG Flow X13 (GV302 (2023) documentation) supports PD 100W (20V5A) as well as 130W via USB-C (USB4 combo port) using proprietary charging (20V6.5A) (Supports proprietary chargers at 130W with a built-in cable and 140W with a USB-C to USB-C original LCR50 240W cable rated for 6.5A)

  • ROG Strix G15 (2022) (documentation) supports PD 100W (20V5A)

  • ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834 supports PD 100W (20V5A)

  • ROG Zephyrus G14 2021 GA401 supports PD 100W (20V5A)

  • ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 GA402 supports PD 100W (20V5A)

  • ROG Zephyrus G14 2025 GA403 / 2026 GA403 supports PD 100W (20V5A)

  • ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 (GU405, GU403) support PD 100W (20V5A)

  • ROG Zephyrus G16 2025 GA605 supports PD 100W (20V5A)

  • TUF Gaming F15 (2022) FX506, FX706 models (documentation) do not support PD charging!

  • TUF Gaming F15 (2022) FX507ZE, FX707ZE models (documentation) do not support PD charging!

  • TUF Gaming F15 (2023) FX507ZV, FX707ZV models (documentation) support PD 100W (20V5A)

  • TUF Gaming A15 (2023) FA507XI, FA707XI models (documentation) support PD 100W (20V5A)

  • Vivobook 16X (documentation) supports PD 100W (20V5A)

  • Vivobook 16 (documentation) supports PD 65W (20V3.25A)

  • VivoBook S14 (documentation) supports PD 65W (20V3.25A)

  • VivoBook S14 Flip (documentation) supports PD 100W (20V5A)

  • VivoBook S15 (documentation) supports PD 90W (20V4.5A)

  • Zenbook 14 (UX3405 - documentation, UM3406 - documentation) supports PD 65W (20V3.25A)

Dell

  • Inspiron 13 5320 supports PD 65W (5V3A, 9V3A, 15V3A, 20V3.25A) (documentation)

  • Inspiron 13 5330 supports PD 60W/65W (5V3A, 9V3A, 15V3A, 20V3A/3.25A) (documentation)

  • Inspiron 14 Plus 7430 PD 100W (5V3A, 9V3A, 15V3A, 20V5A) (documentation)

  • Latitude 5421 supports PD 90W (20V4.5A) and 130W via USB-C using proprietary charging adapter (20V6.5A)

  • Latitude 5521 supports PD 90W (5V3A, 9V3A, 15V3A, 20V4.5A) and 130W via USB-C using proprietary charging adapter (20V6.5A) (documentation)

  • Latitude 7330 supports PD 60W, 65W, 90W (5V3A, 9V3A, 15V3A, 20V3A/3.25A/4.5A) (документация)

  • Latitude 7420 supports PD 65W, 90W (5V3A, 9V3A, 15V3A, 20V3.25A/4.5A) (документация)

  • Pro Max 16 Plus and Pro Max 18 Plus support at least PD3.0 90W (20V4.5A). Despite other PD protocols mentioned in the manual, there is no confirmation found yet that they support it. Also, they support proprietary charging from their UsbC adapters at 130W, 165W, and 280W.

  • XPS 9560/9570/7590 models support PD 65W (information from Reddit)

  • XPS 9500/9510 models support PD 90W (information from Reddit)

Framework

  • Framework Laptop 12 supports PD3.1 SPR up to 100W (20V5A) (documentation)​

  • Framework Laptop 13 supports PD3.0 up to 100W (20V5A) (documentation)​

  • Framework Laptop 16 supports PD3.1 EPR up to 240W (58V5A) (documentation)​

Google:

  • All Google Pixel smartphones support the PD standard. Since the Google Pixel 6/6 Pro, Google smartphones support a more efficient PPS charging standard, and PD as well (but with less charging power).

HP

  • EliteBook 835 G7 supports PD at 5V, 9V ,12V, 15V, 20V up to 90W (20V4.5A) (documentation)

  • EliteBook 840 G11 supports PD 100W (20V5A)

  • EliteBook 865 16-inch G10 supports PD 100W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V5A) (documentation)

  • Envy x360 14-inch 2-in-1 Laptop PC (14-fa0000 series) supports PD 100W (20V5A) (documentation)

  • Envy 17.3-inch Laptop PC (17-cw0000) supports PD 100W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V5A) (documentation)

  • Envy 17.3-inch Laptop PC (17-cw0023dx) supports PD 90W (documentation)

  • Envy 17.3-inch Laptop PC (17-ch0000 (23T01AV)) supports PD 90W (documentation)

  • Omen Transcend 14 supports PD3.1 140W (28V5A) from the back side of the laptop and 100W (20V5A) from left side of the laptop - TB4 port (documentation)

  • Omen Transcend 16 supports PD 100W (20V5A) from the Thunderbolt port at left side. Laptop can be charged using any standard PD voltage (5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V) (documentation)

  • OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 supports PD 65W (20V3.25A) (documentation)

  • Pavilion Plus 14 inch Laptop PC (14-eh1000) supports PD 100W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V5A) (documentation)

  • ProBook 635 Aero G7 supports PD 90W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V4.5A) (documentation)

  • ProBook 635 Aero G8 supports PD 90W (5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V4.5A) (documentation)

  • Spectre x360 14 Convertible PC (14-ea0000 series) supports PD 90W (20V4.5A) (documentation)

HUAWEI

  • MateBook X Pro 13.2 supports PD 100W (20V5A)​

Lenovo

  • IdeaPad 5 (including Pro) series supports PD 100W charging (documentation)

  • Legion 5a and Legion 5i gen11 (2026) support PD 100W (20V5A)

  • Legion 5 16IRX9 (documentation) supports PD 100W (20V5A) (as well as propritary protocols 20V6.75A 135W и 20V7A 140W)

  • Legion 7i Gen 9 (documentation), Legion 7i Gen 10 (2025) (documentation) support PD 100W (20V5A) and up to 140W (20V7A) from a proprietary UsbC charging adapter. 

  • Legion Pro 7i Gen 10, Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 (2025) (documentation) support PD 100W (20V5A) and up to 140W (20V7A) from a proprietary UsbC charging adapter. However, the Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 (2025) does not support ‘power blending’, and if power consumption exceeds the maximum power available from PD charging, the system switches to battery power.

  • Legion Go support PD 100W

  • Legion Slim 7i Gen 9 supports PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • LOQ 15IRX9 supports PD 100W и 140W from a proprietary UsbC charger (documentation).

  • LOQ 15APH11 and LOQ 15IPH11 (2026) supports PD 100W

  • ThinkBook 16+ gen6 (documentation) supports PD 100W (20V5A)

  • ThinkBook 16+ gen7 (documentation) supports PD 100W (20V5A)

  • ThinkPad E14/R14/E15/S3 Gen 2 supports PD 45W and PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • ThinkPad E14/E15 Gen 3 most likely also supports (based on implemented support in Gen 2 and Gen 4) PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • ThinkPad E14/E15 Gen 4 supports PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • ThinkPad T470 supports PD 45W and PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • ThinkPad T480 supports PD 45W and PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • ThinkPad T490 supports PD 45W and PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • ThinkPad T495 supports PD 45W and PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 supports PD 45W and PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 supports PD 45W and PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 supports PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 supports PD 45W and PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 supports PD 45W and PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 supports PD 65W at 20V (documentation)

  • X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 support PD 65W (documentation)

  • Yoga Slim 7i Gen 9 (documentation) supports PD 65W (20V3.25A)

  • Yoga 7/7i 2-in-1 Gen 10 (documentation) support PD 65W (20V3.25A)

  • Yoga Pro 9i Gen 9 (documentation) supports PD 100W (20V5A)

LG

Microsoft

  • ​Surface Laptop Studio 2 supports PD 100W (20V5A) in addition to the proprietary charging port

MSI

(Many MSI laptop models have noticeable performance drop if battery level is below 80% and PD charging is used, including original MSI dock stations. As soon as the battery level is above 80%, performance returns to normal. The link)

  • Prestige 13Evo A12M supports PD 65-100W (documentation)

  • Prestige 13Evo A13M supports PD 65-100W (documentation)

  • Prestige 14 AI Studio C1 (documentation) exists in 2 versions, one supports up to PD 100W, another up to PD 140W (28V5A).

  • Prestige 16 AI Studio B1 (documentation) supports PD 140W (28V5A)

  • Vector 16 HX AI supports PD3.1 (140W)

Samsung:

  • Samsung portable devices (since Samsung Galaxy Note 7) started adopting UsbC port and PD charging. Despite the fact that they support the PD standard, it is more beneficial for Samsung smartphone owners to use a charger (including third-party chargers) that supports the more efficient PPS standard. Please note that to charge Samsung devices at maximum power (this applies in particular to top-of-the-range smartphone series), you must use a 100W or 240W USB-C to USB-C cable capable of delivering 5A of current.

  • Laptop Galaxy Book4 supports PD 3.0 charging up to 65W (20V3.25A) (documentation)

  • Laptop Galaxy Book4 Edge supports PD 3.0 charging up to 65W (20V3.25A) (documentation)

  • Laptop Galaxy Book4 Ultra supports PD 3.1 charging up to 140W (28V5A) (documentation) as well as PD3.0 - 20V

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