The DrPhone PowerTip is a compact USB-C to DC laptop charger adapter, specially designed for laptops with a 5.5x2.5mm DC charging port. With support for USB-C Power Delivery up to 100W and a digital display, this adapter is ideal for those who want to use one USB-C PD charger for a laptop with a classic round DC port.
Main advantages
- USB-C female to DC male laptop charging adapter
- Specific 5.5x2.5mm DC plug for compatible laptops
- Supports USB-C Power Delivery up to 100W
- Compact digital display for visual status indication
- Convenient as an extra adapter for home, office and on the go
- Compact and lightweight design with sturdy metal housing
- Intended for power supply only, no data, video or audio function
Challenge and solution
Many laptops still use a round DC charging port, while modern chargers increasingly support USB-C Power Delivery. This means you often need multiple chargers or have to carry the original adapter all the time. The DrPhone PowerTip solves this by connecting a USB-C PD charger to laptops with a 5.5x2.5mm DC port, allowing you to charge more flexibly and easily.
What is this product used for?
- Charging laptops with a 5.5x2.5mm DC charging port via a USB-C PD charger
- Extra adapter for home, office, study or on the go
- Replacement of original laptop adapters with round DC plug
Technical explanation
The adapter converts USB-C Power Delivery power to a 5.5x2.5mm DC output, suitable for laptops that use this plug size. USB-C PD supports power up to 100W through power negotiation between charger and device. The digital display shows the active status during use. Note that the plug size 5.5x2.5mm must strictly match the laptop port, as 5.5x2.1mm is not compatible.
Specifications
| Brand | DrPhone |
| Model | PowerTip |
| Variant | 5.5x2.5mm |
| Product type | USB-C to DC laptop charging adapter |
| Input | USB-C female |
| Output | DC male |
| Plug size | 5.5x2.5mm |
| Support | USB-C Power Delivery up to 100W |
| Display | Digital display |
| Material | Metal housing |
| Colour | Dark grey / black |
| Use | Laptop charging via suitable USB-C PD charger |
| With centre pin | No |
| Data function | No |
| Video function | No |
| Audio function | No |
Compatibility
- Laptops with 5.5x2.5mm DC charging port, including certain models from Acer, ASUS, Gateway and Toshiba
- Acer Aspire series (1350, 1360, 1500, 1520, 1600, 1610, 1620, 1670, 1680, 2003, 2010, 2020, 3004, 3500, 3610, 5600)
- Acer TravelMate series (210, 211T, 212T, 213TX, 340T, 341T, 342, 345T, 347T, 350, 350TE, 352TE, 353TE)
- Acer Ferrari 3000 and 3000LMI
- ASUS M-series, A6U, M6N, M6BN, W1N, W3V, M6Ne, V6V, W5A, Z91, Z33, Z32, Z61A, Z71A / Z71V
- Gateway S-7200, S-7200C, S-7500, S-7500N, CX200, CX200S, CX200X, MX6420, MX6421, MX6423
- Toshiba Satellite series (A85, L10, L15, L20, L25, M30X, M35X, M45, M55) and Tecra L Series
Limitations
- Not suitable for laptops with a different DC plug size than 5.5x2.5mm
- Not suitable for laptops with 5.5x2.1mm connection
- Not suitable for laptops that only use USB-C as charging port
- Not suitable for devices without laptop power supply via DC port
- No data, video or audio transfer possible
- Not to be used with regular phone chargers without USB-C Power Delivery
- Not to be used if voltage, polarity or wattage do not match
- Never force the connection if the plug does not fit smoothly
Frequently asked questions
For which laptops is the DrPhone PowerTip 5.5x2.5mm suitable?
The adapter is suitable for laptops with a 5.5x2.5mm DC charging port, such as certain models from Acer Aspire, ASUS M-series, Gateway and Toshiba Satellite.
How much power does this USB-C to DC adapter support?
The DrPhone PowerTip supports USB-C Power Delivery up to 100W, depending on the charger and cable used.
Can I use this adapter with a regular phone charger?
No, this adapter only works with USB-C chargers that support Power Delivery and provide the correct power.
Does the adapter have a data or video transfer function?
No, the adapter is intended for power supply only and does not support data, video or audio transfer.
What should I check before ordering this adapter?
Check that your laptop has a 5.5x2.5mm DC port, your USB-C charger supports Power Delivery, and that the charger's wattage is suitable for your laptop.
Important product information
Note
this list is a compatibility indication, not a guarantee
Additional product information
- This means: 5.5 mm outer diameter and 2.5 mm inner diameter.
- Note carefully: 5.5x2.5mm is not the same as 5.5x2.1mm.
- This way you can immediately see that the adapter is active when used with a suitable USB-C PD charger.
- Compatibility lists of laptop chargers with 5.5x2.5mm barrel tip include Acer Aspire/TravelMate, ASUS M-series/Z-series/W-series, Gateway S/CX/MX-series and Toshiba Satellite/Tecra models.
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