New USB-C version 2.1 spec will more than double power delivery to 240W, up from 100W

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has published a new 415-page document laying out the details of a new USB-C specification that will see the power delivery capabilities more than double from the current specification, from 100W to 240W.

The USB-C version 2.1 specification will use what USB-IF is calling Extended Power Range (EPR) to open up a whole new realm of possibilities for everything from high-resolution monitors to power-hungry laptops designed for creatives and gamers.

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