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USB Power Delivery vs Quick Charge: What's the Difference?
The two biggest fast-charging standards compared, and which one your devices use.
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Key takeaways
- USB PD is the universal standard for USB-C.
- Quick Charge is Qualcomm's standard, now compatible with PD.
- A PD charger works with almost every modern device.
USB Power Delivery
USB PD negotiates voltage between charger and device, from phones to laptops. It is required by most laptop makers and used by iPhones and Pixels.
Quick Charge
Quick Charge started on Android phones with Qualcomm chips. Newer versions are compatible with USB PD, so a PD charger covers both.
What to buy
Choose a multi-port PD charger with enough total wattage for your devices at once.
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