USB-C 2.1 could charge our laptops and smartphones in a flash

Date:
Tue, 03 May 2022 10:41:07 +0000

Description:
USB-C 2.1 could fix one of the most annoying things about laptops and smartphones.

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Next-gen USB-C 2.1 cables could finally be on their way, potentially
seriously cutting the time it takes to charge our laptops, smartphones and other devices.

As Toms Hardware reports , Club3D has launched a range of USB-C cables that can deliver up to 240W of power, which is over twice the 100W maximum that current USB-C cables can supply.

This could have big implications for laptops and smartphones that use USB-C
to charge, as it would mean their batteries are topped up much more quickly, which means less waiting around for them to charge.

This boosted power supply could also mean that more power-hungry devices,
like gaming laptops , could finally use USB-C to charge, rather than proprietary chargers that come with big, bulky and heavy power supplies. Analysis: Versatility for the win

These new cables could also prove to be pretty versatile as well, with Club3D apparently offering three cables, all of which feature 240W power. The CAC-1573 looks to be the entry-level model, as it only offers USB 2.0 data transfer speeds at 480Mbps, and no video output support.

The CAC-1575 appears to be a step up, offering USB 4 speeds of up to 20Gbps, as well as support for 4K at 60Hz video.

Finally, the CAC-1576 looks to be the high-end cable, with USB 4 speeds of up to 40Gbps, and support for 8K video at 60Hz. While the other two cables are two meters in length, the CAC-1576 is only one meter.

We dont know how expensive these cables will be, nor when they will be available to buy. Its also worth pointing out that youll need a new charger
to make the most out of the cables, and as Toms Hardware points out, Club3D currently only has a charger that supports up to 132W.

Some device may not accept the higher power supply either, but hopefully well see a growing number of chargers and devices that can take full advantage of the benefits of USB-C 2.1 soon. Windows 11s biggest update yet could arrive sooner than you think



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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/usb-c-21-could-charge-our-laptops-and-smartphon es-in-a-flash/


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