Delta Electronics has released ADP-240KB power supply, which supports the USB Power fast charging protocol Delivery with a maximum output power of 240 watts for the standard. The novelty was the first device on the market with such characteristics, available for sale separately, and not in a set with any gadget.
Delta isn’t exactly a household name, but you may already own something made by the company. It’s an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) — which is a company that makes products purchased by an OEM for rebranding.
In Delta’s case, it makes power supplies, fans, and other components for computer makers like Dell or Lenovo. Your laptop charger may have the branding of the OEM; however, they’re likely made by an ODM.
Last year, the CEO of laptop maker Framework Nirav Patel told The Verge that top-spec USB-PD 3.1 adapters are on the way. The Framework Laptop 16 charger supports up to 180W, while Apple’s MacBook Pro maxes out at 140W using a MagSafe charging cable. It’s been a long wait, and we even got testers before we got 240W chargers.
With the MagicBook Art 14, the situation is different: the device fits comfortably on the lap even in a small C-class sedan. There was quite a lot of room left for hands, so you could easily type, edit illustrations in articles, and so on. Thanks to the bright screen, I didn’t have to peer into the text and rack my eyes when the device bounced slightly in the pits near Moscow. By the way, a huge touchpad helped out – you can even do without a mouse.
In shape and dimensions, the accessory resembles a laptop charger. On its case, in addition to the built-in cable with a USB Type-C connector, there is a standard Three-pin connector for power wire. The manufacturer claims that the novelty is compatible with a wide range of gadgets, including portable PCs.
Delta Electronics does not is too well-known in the consumer market, but often acts as an OEM chargers for laptops of various brands – for example, Dell or Lenovo. The price of the ADP-240KB power supply in the US is $126, and the power cable is not included.
You can now buy a USB-C charger that finally hits the promised power spec for beefy laptops at a max rate of 240W. You probably do not need this charger, and you may not have a device that even supports its peak power, but it’s here now if you want one to future-proof your office setup.
Delta Electronics’ ADP-240KB charger is an AC power supply that supports the maximum charge speeds possible on the USB-C Power Delivery (USB-PD) standard. It’s available from US component distributor Mouser Electronics for $126.37 plus shipping, or slightly less if you want at least 10. It’s advertised as a desktop AC adapter and comes as a dull black brick with a standardized three-prong AC in port (the AC cable is not included).
