Similarities and differences of USB port charger and TYPE-C port charger

2024-04-17

With the release of the iPhone15, the Apple series also began to use TYPE-C port chargers.This generational update makes us think about the difference between a USB port and a TYPE-C port.
Similarities:
1.Both USB chargers and TYPE-C chargers can charge a variety of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops.
2.Usb Charger and TYPE-C charger They are all connected through cables, so as to achieve the function of providing power for various electronic devices.
3.USB chargers and TYPE-C chargers are designed to be practical and compact, not very heavy, and easy to use in daily life and travel.
4.USB chargers and TYPE-C chargers They all follow industry standards for charging and power supply.
Differences:
1.USB chargers have been around for A long time, with various versions, such as USB-A, USB-B and USB-C, which are often used on the market;The TYPE-C charger specifically refers to the charger with the TYPE-C connector.
2.USB chargers can have different power output levels, low power and high power, such as 5V/1A, 5V/2.4A or higher; Type-C chargers typically only support very high power output options, such as 20V/3A or higher.
3.TYPE-C chargers have a reversible connector, which means you can plug them in either way; Traditional USB chargers have A standard USB-A connector that can only be plugged in one way.
4.USB chargers may have different charging protocols, such as USB Power transfer USB PD or Qualcomm fast charging; TYPE-C chargers usually only support USB PD to achieve faster and more efficient charging.
5. The TYPE-C charger has more functions than the USB charger, and the TYPE-C charger can support functions other than charging, such as the transmission of video and pictures, as well as basic data transmission; The USB charger mainly focuses on the charging function in this regard.

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