USB-C to USB-C
USB-C laptop to USB-C monitor
Your laptop and monitor both have USB-C video, and you want one cable for picture, USB and charging.
| From | USB-C (DP Alt Mode) |
|---|---|
| To the monitor | USB-C (DP Alt Mode + Power Delivery) |
| Gets you | single-cable video, data and laptop charging |
| You need | USB-C to USB-C cable rated for video (DP Alt Mode, USB4 or Thunderbolt) |
| Look for | Video-capable; e-marked 5 A / 100 W if the laptop needs more than 60 W |
Charging too? See will it charge my laptop or phone: effective charging is the lowest of the monitor's PD watts, the cable's rating and your device's maximum.
Gotchas
- A charge-only USB-C cable will not carry video.
- The monitor's PD output (e.g. 65 W) may be lower than the laptop's own charger.
Ones we'd buy
- Cable Matters Certified 40Gbps USB4 Cable 3.3ft, Thunderbolt 4/5 Compatible · Unmatched Data Transfer Speed: This USB4 USB-C cable supports up to 40Gbps bandwidth for USB4 devices and is backward compatible with 20Gbps USB4 devices, ensuring...
- Anker USB C Cable(3.3FT, 240W), USB 4 Data Cable, 40Gbps, 8K HD Display, Thunderbolt 4/3 Compatible, for iPhone 17, MacBook, Hub, Docking and More (Pack of 2) 240W EPR · The information below is per-pack only
Charges: Phone✓ Air✓ 14" Pro✓ 16" Pro✓
Rating as stated on the product page; the monitor's PD output still sets the ceiling. - Belkin USB-C to USB-C Cable, USB4, 6.6ft 240W EPR · UP TO 240W POWER DELIVERY: Charge faster than ever and power your devices with up to 240W of power to your charging peripherals. Power laptops, smartphones, tablets,...
Charges: Phone✓ Air✓ 14" Pro✓ 16" Pro✓
Rating as stated on the product page; the monitor's PD output still sets the ceiling.
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