USB-C and Fast Charging for Surface

USB-C charging

For Surface devices that have a USB-C port, you can choose to charge your device using that port with a USB Type-C PD charger. If you choose to do so, keep these things in mind: 

• For best performance, we recommend using a USB-C PD charger that provides the recommended wattage for your Surface. For more info about Surface power requiements, see Surface power supplies and charging requirements.

• If you connect a lower-wattage charger or a USB-A charger with a USB-A-to-USB-C cable, your device may charge slowly or not at all. It won’t use Fast Charging. Please connect a recommended charger instead.

• If the battery is drained, and the charger you’re using is 60W or higher, your Surface will instantly turn on when you plug it in. If you’re using a charger that uses less than 60W, your Surface must charge to 10% before it will turn on.

• You can’t charge your Surface with a Surface Connect charger and USB-C charger at the same time. If both are connected, your Surface will only charge from the Surface Connect charger.

• Surface Studio 2 and Surface Studio 2+ have USB-C ports, but they don't receive inbound power through USB-C. You should use the AC power cord that came with your Surface Studio 2 or Surface Studio 2+ for power.

Fast Charging

New Microsoft Surface devices support Fast Charging, so you can spend less time charging your device and more time using it on the go. Fast Charging is available when charging with any USB-C port on the device or the Surface Connect port. With Fast Charging, you can charge your battery up to 80% in about an hour on most devices at 25°C (77°F) ambient temperature.

Fast Charging requires:

• Enough power. Use a Microsoft Surface power supply or a USB Type-C PD charger, that provides enough power for the device.

• Proper temperature range for charging. Temperature between 25C (77F) and 35C (95F).

For more info about the devices that support USB-C charging, Fast Charging, and Surface power requirements, see Surface power supplies and charging requirements.

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