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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 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 in EPR mode requires an EPR cable with e-maker chip which sends to a charger cable charging protocol parameters. 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.

Apple:​

  • Apple products started support PD charging standard, so third party chargers which support PD standart can be used for the next Apple products without any issues:

    • iPhones since iPhone 15/15 Pro series.

    • iPad Pro since 2018, iPad Air (4th generation, 2020), iPad mini (6th generation, 2021)

    • MacBook since 2015

  • Apple MacBook laptops equipped with a MagSafe3 charging connector (supports charging up to 140W, PD3.1) should be charged using this connector and an original Apple UsbC-MagSafe3 cable.

  • Apple iPhones has no compatibility issues with 3d party PD chargers (UsbC port). The unique Apple PDO 14.5V2A is only available from Apple 29W charger (A1540 model).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Apple IPhone 16e supports PD charging at 5V, 9V up to 3A (up to 25W at 9V)

  • Apple IPhone 16 supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 25W at 15V)

  • Apple IPhone 16 Plus supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 30W at 15V)

  • Apple IPhone 16 Pro supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 25W at 15V)

  • Apple IPhone 16 Pro Max supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 30W at 15V)

  • Apple iPhone 17 supports PD (non-AVS) charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 30W at 15V)

  • Apple iPhone 17 Air supports PD (non-AVS) charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 21W at 15V)

  • Apple iPhone 17 Pro supports PD (non-AVS) charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 30W at 15V)

  • Apple IPhone 17 Pro Max supports PD (non-AVS) charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 37W at 15V)

  • Apple iPad Mini 6 supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 24W at 15V)

  • Apple 10.9-inch iPad (10th Generation) supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 29W at 15V)

  • Apple iPad Air 5 supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 35W at 15V)

  • Apple iPad Air M3 supports PD charging at 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V up to 3A (up to 31W at 15V)

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

  • Apple iPad Pro 11 (M5) supports PD charging 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V up to 3A (up to 40W - 20V)

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

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

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

  • Laptop Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro M4(2024)/M5(2025) supports PD3.0 (20V5A) - 100W

  • Laptop Apple Macbook Air M2 15-inch supports PD2.0/3.0 (5V,9V,12V,15V,20V - up to 70W at 20V).

  • Laptop Apple Macbook Air M4 13-inch supports PD2.0/3.0 (5V,9V,12V,15V,20V - up to 72W at 20V).

Samsung:

  • Samsung devices (since Samsung Galaxy Note 7) started adopting UsbC port and PD charging. Despite the fact that Samsung devices support PD standard, it is more beneficial for Samsung smartphone owner to use a charger (including third party chargers) which supports 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.

Google:

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

Others brands:

  • HP

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

    • EliteBook 840 G11 supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A)

    • OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (documentation) supports PD3.0 65W (20V3.25A)

    • HP Spectre x360 14 Convertible PC (14-ea0000 series) (documentation) supports PD3.0 90W (20V4.5A)

    • HP Envy x360 14 inch 2-in-1 Laptop PC (14-fa0000 series) (documentation) supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A)

  • Lenovo

    • Legion Pro 7i Gen 9, Gen 10 (2025) supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A) and 140W (20V7A) from proprietary UsbC charger.

    • Legion Go support PD 3.0 (100W)
    • IdeaPad 5 (including Pro) series support PD3.0 100W charging. (documentation)
    • ThinkPad T470s supports PD65W (20V3.25A)
    • ThinkPad T495 supports PD45W and PD 65W at 20V (documentation)
    • ThinkBook 16+ gen6 (documentation) supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A)
    • ThinkBook 16+ gen7 (documentation) supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A)
    • LOQ 15IRX9 supports PD3.0(100W) и 140W from proprietary UsbC charger (documentation).​
    • X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 support 65W PD3.0 charging (documentation)

  • ASUS

    • Vivobook 16X (documentation) supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A)

    • VivoBook S14 (documentation) supports PD3.0 65W (20V3.25A)

    • VivoBook S14 Flip (documentation) supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A)

    • VivoBook S15 (documentation) supports PD3.0 90W (20V4.5A)

    • ROG Ally X (2024) (documentation) supports PD3.0 65W (20V3.25A)

    • ROG XBOX ALLY / ALLY X (2025) (documentation) supports PD3.0 45W-65W (20V3.25A)

    • ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2024) G834 supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A)

    • ROG Zephyrus G14 2021 GA401 supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A)

    • ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 GA402 supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A)

    • ROG Zephyrus G14 2025 GA403 supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A)

    • ROG Zephyrus G16 2025 GA605 supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A)

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

    • ROG Flow X13 (GV301(2022)/GV302 (2023)) supports PD 100W (20V5A) as well as 130W via USB-C (USB4 combo port) using proprietary charging (20V6.5A) (documentation) (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).

    • TUF Gaming A15 (2023) FA507 and FA707 models (documentation) supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A)

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

  • Dell

    • Latitude 5421 supports PD3.0 90W (20V4.5A) and 130W via USB-C using proprietary charging (20V6.5A)

    • Pro Max 16 Plus and Pro Max 18 Plus supports at least PD3.0 90W (20V4.5A). Despite other PD protocol 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.

  • MSI

  • HUAWEI

    • MateBook X Pro 13.2 supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A)​

  • ACER

  • Microsoft

    • ​Surface Laptop Studio 2 supports PD3.0 100W (20V5A) in addition to proprietary charging port.

 

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