Can i charge my laptop via usb-c port?

[JEDI]

I have a Dell Latitude 3379.

This article says I can then qualifies it:

Can I Charge Dell Laptop With USB C? 5 Things To Know

Can I charge my Dell laptop with USB C? That's a question you might be asking if you want to take advantage of the latest charging and transfer technologies for your computer. USB-C is an

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'You should have no problem using USB C to safely charge your Dell computer or laptop if you have a USB C charger and a USB C port on the computer.
The only issue that could arise is an issue of the charger not working because your computer doesn’t support USB C charging."

WTF double talk!

Hotels I usually stay in have usb ports on their power outlets.
So much more convenient if i can use that to charge vs my power brick.

So does my laptop do usb-c charging?

 

[bba-tcg]

Why not try it to see?

 

[JEDI]

Why not try it to see?

wont damage my laptop if i try?
2A flowing from power outlet into usb-c of laptop instead of the other way around?

 

[bba-tcg]

It shouldn't flow the wrong direction. But, usual disclaimers apply.

Edit: But, if I wanted to know, and it was my laptop, I'd try it. Personally, I doubt it'll work. I've yet to see a "dual" charging laptop.

 

[mxnerd]

Probably not. Not mentioned in its port spec.

Dell Latitude 3379 Owner's Manual | Dell Deutschland

www.dell.com

Hotels I usually stay in have usb ports on their power outlets.
So much more convenient if i can use that to charge vs my power brick.

Standard USB port can only charge low power devices, it's not going to charge your laptop even if you have a USB-C chargeable laptop

 

[QuietDad]

Dell says you can.

USB Type-C port on specific Latitude, Vostro and Inspiron systems do not support Thunderbolt or USB Type-C docking solutions | Dell US

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Dell Latitude 3379. Vostro 3500 and Inspiron 5368, 5378, 5568, 5578, 7368, 7375, 7378, 7569, 7579, 7778 or 7779 PCs do not support Thunderbolt devices through the USB Type-C port. DisplayPort, USB Type-C, and USB 3.1 Gen 1 connections are supported through the USB Type-C port on the Dell Latitude 3379, Vostro 3500 and Inspiron 5368, 5378, 5568, 5578, 7368, 7375, 7378, 7569, 7579, 7778 or 7779 PCs. These PCs can also be charged through the USB Type-C port using a compatible 45W adapter.

 

[JEDI]

Dell says you can.

USB Type-C port on specific Latitude, Vostro and Inspiron systems do not support Thunderbolt or USB Type-C docking solutions | Dell US

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DisplayPort, USB Type-C, and USB 3.1 Gen 1 connections are supported through the USB Type-C port on the Dell Latitude 3379, Vostro 3500 and Inspiron 5368, 5378, 5568, 5578, 7368, 7375, 7378, 7569, 7579, 7778 or 7779 PCs. These PCs can also be charged through the USB Type-C port using a compatible 45W adapter.

Ahh.. I still need the power brick if I'm charging thru usb-c on my 3379.
Thx!

I assume the laptop will take the little bit of charge from USB wall outlet to prolong battery life?

 

[mxnerd]

If it can, then at east this one will be smaller to carry.

https://www.amazon.com/ZMI-zPower-Turbo-Power-Adapter/dp/B07D64QLQ1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB-C

USB-c 2021 charging standard

https://www.usb.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/USB%20PG%20USB%20PD%203.1%20DevUpdate%20Announcement_FINAL.pdf

USB-c 2.1 update

USB Charger (USB Power Delivery) | USB-IF

www.usb.org

 

[tcsenter]

Seems I recall a few laptop model feature lists that had one of those bullet or asterisk denoting 'with available or optional adapter', can't remember which ones.