Are ASUS chargers all the same?

04/10/2022

Are ASUS chargers all the same?

No, but you can find universal laptop chargers online that are pretty cheap. Look for one that has the same power rating as your current charger (i.e. 60W, 90W, etc.) and one that has a tip that matches the one you’ve got from Asus and you’re all set.

Can I use a 65W charger instead of 45W ASUS?

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.

Can I use any ASUS charger?

you can use a lower rated charger but only when it is off to charge the battery. It will still charge it, providing both voltage and polarity are correct.

Can I charge a 19V laptop with a 12v charger?

No, you can’t. The original 19V power supply has an output range of 16 to 22V and does not charge at low power. It will use the built-in battery until the battery runs out. To stabilize the input range, the laptop has a built-in voltage regulator module.

Can I use a 19.5 V charger on a 19V monitor?

The 19.5V vs 19V will not matter (it is a small enough difference); as long as the current rating on the charger is at least as much as the current rating printed on the laptop it will be fine. The chargers are “generic”; the same model is used for various laptops even with the OEM chargers.

Can I use a 45W charger instead of 30W?

You can not use a charger with a lower wattage rating. A 30W or a 45W charger can not supply sufficient power for your laptops needs which means you could damage the laptop and/or the charger.

Can I use Dell charger for ASUS laptop?

No. You can only use the charger specific to that laptop. You can’t even use any Dell charger to charge a Dell laptop.

Can I use a 16v charger on a 19V laptop?

It depends on the design of the laptop and power supply. Your battery won’t charge either. If the attachment fits your laptop it will probably be okay. Most of the generic chargers have a 19v output.