How to charge your Surface with a USB-C Cable - 2020 Update

*IMPORTANT* Make sure you watch the entire video this week. There's some crucial info for you at 2:16. This video includes up-to-date information on how to charge your Surface device with a USB-C cable.

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60w PD Power Bank

J-Go Tech Original Surface Connect To USB-C Charging Cable

The Tanker PD 45W Surface Portable Charger by J-Go Tech

45W USB-C PD Wall Charger Global Travel-Ready Power Adapter by J-Go Tech

J-GO TECH CAR CHARGER

J-Go Tech 45w PD USB-C Car Charger

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[gyozakeynsianism]

Man, that masked man through the window bit brought tears to my eyes.

[computerjantje]

the usb c to surface pro connector cable is only one little thing in the link to decent charging. You need a powerbank that can deliver usb-c PD standard AND at a decent wattage. This video just talks about cables. That is not enough and because you sell them or make money of them, I find this video misleading. You simply do not tell enough about the needed power supply and electronics needed to talk with the surface pro to agree on the voltage. USB(c) standard is always 5 volt. That is not enough for surface pro to charge while being on. It needs to switch to the higher voltages and for that communication between power supply and surface pro is needed. It is NOT just about cables and power supplies

[johnnyvvlog]

It turns out that the 45W Samsung travel adaptor that I got for my new Galaxy phone also works perfectly with my Surface Pro 7. So now I only need to bring 1 charger when I'm on the road!

[EdwardRLyons]

Very useful! I've been toying with the idea of charging my phones and tablets, including a Surface Go, with solar energy. I have a power bank hooked up to a solar panel hanging in my window; it gets topped up during the day, then it charges my phones overnight. But it won't do the Go, since it isn't PD compatible. So, all I need now is a second PD charger, and all of my mobile communications and computing is completely, and very simply, off-grid!

[ravenryuu]

I’ve used a power bank with PD to charge my surface go through its USB C port...it works great 😁👍

[rayroche]

After your last video on this subject, I now use a Cygnett 27Ah battery (the largest I am (well, was!) allowed to carry on an international flight) with a USB-C to USB-C cable to charge my Surface Go and now my Surface Pro X, and with a J-Go Tech USB-C to Surface connect cable for my Surface Pro 4. All works well and the J-Go cable seems to be a good quality product.
The combination of the long battery life of the Pro X with the extra life from the external 27Ah battery is a great combination.
I look forwards to seeing the results of your testing.

[efficaciousuave]

i understand type c is more compact but one advantage of using a surface connect to type c cable to charge using a power bank is that now the type c port is free to be used for other purposes such mic, card reader, ethernet hub, etc.

[sleddy]

I plugged into my ecoflow and it works. did not think to do that. thanks.

[Vicky_Montes]

Ha, ha. Great video and info. Loved the shot at the window w/the mask. Made me laugh :D

[michaelgrant]

If you have a VR oculus cord they work as well. Thank you for for the video it, it gave me the idea to try the cable.

[GoldenNada]

fun facts oem nintendo switch charger works and charges while on. because at 2.6v it makes 39 watts not as good as the 65watt surface charger but it surprised me still.

[blacky]

I would not recommend purchasing the Jego Tech cable. I purchased the usb c-type charging cable and the wall box charger a total of $60 to use the charger. What I received I would expect from a dollar store charging cable. I realized the 1st week that the wire is exposed at the strain relief and the pvc cover point of the cable. The cable had minimal handling as it was in a stationary place. I have emailed and no reply. I have called the service number is non-service. I was asked for a review at the 30 days of purchase but no response to any request of a replacement.

[JuanDeMarias]

Thank you, quite useful. How can I connect my Surface with my PC with a USB cable to transfer files? Thanks

[MrElectrifyer]

Any idea of a similar cable for the Surface Pro 2? Yeah I'm still enjoying my Surface Pro 2 with Windows 11 Pro in 2021, just would like the added convenience of being able to charge it via USB ports from my multi-purpose MotoMaster Battery Booster when out and about...

[stephennewman]

Can anyone recommend the best powerbank I can buy in the UK that I can charge my surface pro 7 with? Thanks

[Avat]

This video is a HUGE help! Decided to go with Mi PD powerbank as J GO tech is way overpriced! Are they certified according to Australian standards for the price they charge?

[wixskid]

I have one of those usb c to surface connect cables. 10 bux and works perfect. And also, I have it for almost 2 years now. Never even saw his dongle thing bulk device. This guy needs to up his research, seriously.

I use it via my 60W output Xstorm 26K mah Bank. Also used it via my old 20K Xiaomi Bank. That last one broke due to minimal water damage. 25W wall charge works to charge when surface is off. Good luck!

[HPkY]

Ha I love the shirt! As a kid that was the spot to go to on Fridays after school...when I hit 4th grade I finally got permission to go with my best friend as it was on the way biking to her house from mine. And now there's the only one in Burbank and it's fun seeing the vintage cars when they come by and hang out once a month.

[inverse_of_zero]

g'day mate, thanks for continuing to respond to comments, even after 2+ years :)

i have a surface book 3 (15 inch with nvidia gpu in the performance base), and i am able to charge it via usb c via the base (and upon testing, i can get charging to work with as little as 45W, and i can confirm the transfer of a full 100W from other usb c power sources), but i would ultimately like to be able to charge *just* the screen (ie when it is *not* connected to the keyboard) via usb c, but of course the usb c is in the base, not the screen, so i've been looking at these adapters for a while to hook into the screen to charge it via usb c. i have a couple of 100W usb c PD 3.0 chargers anyhow

[RelatedSamux]

Oh, this is why my usb type c doesn't charge my power bank trough usb type a. So i need a type c to c, thanks for the video!