You definitely can use a lower wattage charger for your laptop (you can even charge your laptop without a charger!), but this will directly impact the performance of your laptop itself. For instance, using a 45 watt charger for a laptop that requires 90 watts might not enable it to function at its maximum potential.
Can I use a 45w charger instead of 85w?
How many watts of power they provide per second to the laptop. You can use an 85w charger with a laptop that requires 65w or 45w but you can not safely go the other way by using a 45w or 65w charger with a laptop that requires 85w.
What is the difference between a 65w and 45W charger?
You can definitely use the 65W charger. The brick will be a little larger and heavier and it will charge your battery a bit faster. The plug and the voltage are the same so it works with your laptop fine.Aug 21, 2019
Can I use a 60W charger instead of 45W?
You can always use an adapter that has a higher power rating than is required as long as the voltage rating is the same. Power adapters for Intel-based Apple notebooks are available in 45W, 60W, and 85W varieties.Sep 18, 2013
Is 65 watt charging safe?
Yes but only if the charger comes with the phone. Never interchange chargers of different phone or any devices. It's completely safe if it comes in box or the manufacturer certify it will be compatible.
What happens if I use a 65 watt charger on a 45 watt laptop?
As long as it is the same voltage and connector type you can use a higher watt adapter. It will charge the battery a bit faster but other than and the size of the brick you will see no difference. The laptop will only draw the current it needs while running.Dec 20, 2019
Can I use a 65 watt charger on a 90 watt laptop?
Yes, you can use a 90 watt ac adapter, a.k.a power charger, for your 65 watt-compatible laptop. It will actually charge your battery faster. ... It will be too powerful and burn right through the port and motherboard eventually, frying your laptop.Mar 17, 2011
Can I use a 90 watt charger on a 60 watt laptop?
As long as the voltage is correct, and the polarity and size of the connector is correct, yes. The laptop will draw only the current it needs.
Can I use a 65W charger instead of 30w?
Yes you can but, it will charge at the same speed at which it charges with your out of the box charger at 30w and it will not damage or degrade your battery. So, there is no point in getting a 65w charger.Dec 23, 2020
Are universal chargers bad for laptops?
Universal laptop chargers are safe to use, as long as you are using the right charger. You should check your charger's output voltage, amperage, and wattage. The universal charger may have a wide voltage range, but it's important, to use the right fit.
What happens if you use the wrong wattage charger to charge your laptop?
If the wattage is higher than original it won't hurt anything (as long as Voltage is the same). If the wattage is lower than original, it may not provide enough power to charge it. Voltage must be the same. Sometimes a charger with slightly lower wattage will charge it but it will take longer.