Do you mind the bulky charger when transporting your laptop? Then you can now remedy this thanks to the Anker PowerLine USB-C to DC cable and a slim power supply unit. With the new cables from Anker, you can easily connect laptops such as the Lenovo Ideapad, Chromebook models, the Lenovo Yoga 710 series, the HP Probook, Elitebook, Elitebook Folio, Zbook, Pavillion, Stream, Envy, Specter, Split and others a USB-C charger, even if they don't have a Thunderbolt port. This makes rucksacks, travel bags, etc. lighter and offers more space. You can also use the power supply units to charge your smartphone, tablet, camera and more.
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Anker PowerLine USB-C to DC charging cable (4,0 x 1,7mm DC plug)
The first of the two Anker PowerLine cables currently available in Germany has a DC plug with 4,0 mm outer and 1,7 mm inner dimensions. It is 1,8 meters (6 ft) long and sturdily built. So you can carry it in the backpack in the laptop bag and in other ways. It should withstand up to 6.000 bends. You can view and order it on this Amazon product page. The following brands and models are specified as compatible mobile computers:
- Lenovo Ideapad: 100, 110, 110S, 120S, 130, 130S, S130, 310, 310S, 320, 320S, 330, 330S, 340C, S340, 510, 510S, 520, 520S, 530, 530S, 540, 710, 710SYoga, 710 Series
- Chromebooks: N22, N23, N42, 100S, N22-20
Anker PowerLine USB-C to DC charging cable (4,5 x 3,0 mm DC plug)
The second adapter cable for operating and charging different laptops with a USB-C charger has a DC plug with 4,5 mm outer and 3 mm inner dimensions. Here, too, you benefit from a stable construction and a length of 1,8 meters (6 ft). You can find all details and pictures on the Amazon product page. If you use one of the notebooks mentioned below, you can use this cable with a correspondingly strong charging power supply unit (approx. 60 - 65 W are recommended). The compatible devices are:
- HP: Probook, Elitebook, Elitebook Folio, Zbook, Pavilion TouchSmart, Pavilion x2 and x360, Stream Notebook, Stream 11 Pro G3 and G4 EE, Envy, Envy x2 and x360, Specter x2 and x360, Split x2
- Chromebook: 11 G4 and 11 G5
The right USB-C charger for the socket
Anker has various chargers that offer up to 60 or 65 watts via USB-C Power Delivery (PD). My test report on the Anker PowerPort Atom III with 60 W. can be found here. Another charger that I can recommend for Apple iPhone, Apple iPad and also for laptops like the Apple MacBook is the AUKEY PA-D5 with also 60 W - here in the test. It is also equipped with GaN technology, making it small, slim and powerful Anker PowerPort Atom III Slim. It has a USB-C port and three USB-A ports. The total output (!) Is a maximum of 65 watts. Cheaper and equipped with 65 watts via a single USB-C output this AmazonBasics model.
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Jens has been running the blog since 2012. He acts as Sir Apfelot for his readers and helps them with technical problems. In his spare time he rides electric unicycles, takes photos (preferably with the iPhone, of course), climbs around in the Hessian mountains or hikes with the family. His articles deal with Apple products, news from the world of drones or solutions to current bugs.
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Hi Jens,
I'm looking for a charger for my MacBook Pro 15 from 2012 (center). So it should have the MagSafe port and 2 USB ports.
Do you have an idea where I can get something?
Thank you and best regards from Munich,
Armin
Hello Armin! I just looked for it, but couldn't find a product. I think the target group is too small. That is why you can only find pure MacBook Pro power supplies with MagSafe, but without extra USB ports. Sorry…