USB type C is the definition of next generation connectivity and, whereas not so many devices have it yet, it is a standard that cuts across in terms of power and file transfer. You may not be in position to hold a smartphone with a type C port, given the current costs and the minimal popularity, but a number of devices carry on this standard.
With Intel already planning on making the specification available to the industry next year under a royalty-free license, be sure that the near future will see majority of devices linked up by the Type C.
These devices are the usual ones you interact with, we are here to list them out for you.
Laptops
The Intel vision looks to offer a platform for computer manufacturers to build thinner and lighter systems with only Thunderbolt 3 ports, call them USB type C ports. You should note that Thunderbolt 3 is made literally the same as USB type-C; as compact, as reversible, and running on similar connectors and cables.
Read About: The difference between Thunderbolt 3 and USB Type C
So, as you ponder on the smartphones that have Type C charge ports, get to know of the laptops that incorporate a similar standard. This selection includes portable laptops, convertibles, 2-in1’s, and gaming laptops.
Acer Laptops with USB type C
- Aspire Switch 12S
- Aspire R13
- Aspire V15 Nitro
- Aspire V17 Nitro
- Predator 15
- Predator 17
Apple Laptops with USB Type C
- MacBook Pro 13
- MacBook Pro 15
Asus Laptops with USB Type C
- ROG GL502VM
- ROG GL702VM
- ROG G501VM
- Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX 490UA
- Zenbook Pro UX501 VW
- Zenbook UX 550 VD
- Zenbook UX 550 VE
- ROG G752VT/VL/VY/VM/VS
- ROG GX 800
Dell Laptops with USB Type C
- Latitude 12 7000
- Latitude 12 7000 2-in-1
- Latitude 13 7000
- XPS 13 9350
- XPS 13 9360
- XPS 13 2-in-1 9365
- XPS 15 9550
- XPS 15 9560
- Inspiron Gaming 7577
- Precision 15 3000 series
- Precision 15 7000 series
- Precision 17 7000 series
Lenovo Laptops with USB Type C
- Yoga 920
- ThinkPad Yoga 370
- IdeaPad 720s
- ThinkPad 25
- ThinkPad T470
- ThinkPad T470s
- ThinkPad XI Carbon
- ThinkPad XI Yoga
- IdeaPad Y900/Y910
- Legion Y720
- Legion Y920
- Yoga 720 15
HP Laptops with USB Type C
- EliteBook Folio
- Spectre
- Spectre x360 13
- Omen 15
- Omen 17
- Spectre x360 15
The list is endless, with manufacturers continuing the trend. We shall keep it up-to-date for any further addition.
Tablets
Tablets that have the USB type C port include the following among others;
- Asus Transformer 3
- Asus Transformer 3 Pro
- Asus ZenPad 3S
- Asus ZenPad S 8.0
- Dell XPS 12 9250
- HP Elite X2
- Lenovo 10.1″
- Nokia N1
Find out: The difference between Micro USB and USB Type C
External Hard Drives
Yes, even SSD drives with USB type C do exist. A number of manufacturers have taken on the task with Samsung, SanDisk, G-technology, LaCie Porsche, and Glyph being among the stakeholders.
Power Banks
With power transfer being a key aspect in personal and mobile computing, having a USB Type C device would demand a power bank to follow up on it. A number of power banks feature the Type C port with capability of juicing up a device to full capacity.
Video game Console
Talk of gaming, and your mind won’t skip a thought on this. The future Video game consoles should adopt the Type C connector for faster charge up and easier communication. Nintendo has already applied this to its latest Switch, giving a user quick access to charge and a faster way to connect to the game.
Have you experienced the USB Type C on any of those devices? Tell us your experience.