Surface laptop 7 charging and display output

Hi Paolo,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I'm Hahn and I'm here to help you with your concern.

Yes, with the Surface Laptop 7, you can indeed charge using the USB-C port. Additionally, you can use the same USB-C port to connect to an external monitor. This should make things much more convenient compared to the older models that relied on the proprietary Microsoft port.

USB-C and Fast Charging for Surface - Microsoft Support

Set up a Surface USB-C to display adapter - Microsoft Support

I hope this helps. If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Your Sincerely

Hahn. W - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

I purchased the cables below, first because of their 240W capacity, and second because they were cheap. In case they didn't work, I wouldn't mind the $10 cost.

Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-C 4 Fast Charger Cable, 40 Gbps, 8K Video, 240W, USB-IF Certified, Thunderbolt 4/3 Compatible, for Apple iPhone 16/15, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Tablets, Laptops, 3.3 Foot, Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C93G2M83

One more thing to be mindful of is that you need to plug the cable into a USB-C/Thunderbolt port on the monitor that has power out. Some monitors have both: a port that just receives data and another port that is able to receive data and send power out.

Hi, I just bought a surface laptop 7th edition.

Unfortunately, when I plug in a usb c it says that the pc is not charging and that I should use the provided charger.

I thought it was possible to charge the laptop with a usb c, which is also a requirement according to EU-regulation. Plus, it is very annoying to have to carry around a bulky adapter only because I need this special microsoft charger. If there are usb c chargers that do the job (in charging the surface laptop 7), can you please tell me how I can identify which one works?

Thank you and best regards,

R.

That is correct Correo. While the device can be charged via a USB-C PD charger, the charger still has to provide enough power to charge the device.

R. Cadlolo1, you can view the charging requirements for Surface devices at Surface power supplies and charging requirements - Microsoft Support. The requirement for Surface Laptop 7 does vary by screen size, but it is either at least 39W or 60W.

Hope this helps,

Greg

Hi, I'm considering buying a new Surface and have the same question. However, I'd like to check that an external monitor can indeed be connected to the Surface Laptop 7 without any docks or adapters. The reason I am unsure is that in the description on the Microsoft website

Entdecken Sie das neue Surface Laptop in der 7. Edition, ein Copilot+ PC | Microsoft Surface

there is a note saying "[9] Die Verwendung von zwei Monitoren erfordert ein Gerät mit USB 4®-/Thunderbolt™ 4-Anschluss." ie that the use of 2 monitors is only possible with a device with USB 4®-/Thunderbolt™ 4 and this is NOT the case for the Surface Laptop 7. So I am really confused. Can I connect my Uperfect external display via the USB-C port on the Surface Laptop or not? Thanks.