How much power can you pull from the front USB-C ?

libspero · Post time 2024-09-06 17:33:39

Hi guys,

I'm a new owner of a SER-7.. it has a very handy little USB-C port on the front that looks perfect for charging devices like phones / tablets etc while using the computer.

I'm just wondering if anyone knows how much power you can (or is advisable) to draw from it ?

I think USB-C is technically good for 60 or 100 watts, but I'm guessing it's not a good idea to draw that much given the total system supply is only 120W total.

Does anyone know is there any guidance / specification on this ?

Magister · Post time 2024-09-06 20:43:27

Edited by Magister at 2024-09-06 07:58

If it is a standard USB-C without Power Delivery, it will output something like 5V 1A max, certainly not 20V 5A.

If you plug your phone on it, it will draw 450mA and that's it.

EDIT: I tested it, my phone draws 5V 450mA, even if it's capable of 11V 3A etc

libspero · Post time 2024-09-06 23:15:24

Magister replied at 2024-09-06 20:43
If it is a standard USB-C without Power Delivery, it will output something like 5V 1A max, certainly ...

Thanks Magister

That's a bit disappointing, but probably not entirely surprising.

Appreciate you testing it for me. It'll be slow charge for emergencies only then :)

tuiguang4 · Post time 2024-09-09 16:02:20

libspero replied at 2024-09-06 23:15
Thanks Magister

That's a bit disappointing, but probably not entirely surprising.

The PC needs more power to supply functioning ,so there`s power limit to the USB port

Please let me know, if you have any query , i am glad to help.
Your satisfaction is our top priority !

libspero · Post time 2024-09-12 16:19:51

tuiguang4 replied at 2024-09-09 16:02
The PC needs more power to supply functioning ,so there`s power limit to the USB port

Please le ...

Thanks Tuiguang4

I'm very happy with the SER-7, it's a great little PC.

Power USB port would have been a nice additional feature, but perhaps not practical.

Appreciate you taking the time to answer my query.

tuiguang4 · Post time 2024-09-13 15:40:09

libspero replied at 2024-09-12 16:19
Thanks Tuiguang4

I'm very happy with the SER-7, it's a great little PC.

Thank you .
We are improving .
Appreciate your feedback and advice.

Magister · Post time 2024-09-30 21:44:46

My phone was maybe top charged when I tested before. I retested it and it draws 1.5A at 5V so about 7.5W. Front USB-C of my SER5

tuiguang4 · Post time 2024-10-08 16:40:30

Magister replied at 2024-09-30 21:44
My phone was maybe top charged when I tested before. I retested it and it draws 1.5A at 5V so about ...

Thank you for the update.
it might be different in different situations.