Microsoft's Magnetic Connect is a USB-C magnetic charger, unlike Apple's MagSafe
Microsoft introduced Magnetic Connect on the Surface Laptop Ultra: a standard USB-C Power Delivery port paired with a magnetic cable featuring a funnel-shaped tip. Unlike Apple's proprietary MagSafe, the port can also drive monitors, keyboards and peripherals. The laptop also has two USB-C ports, HDMI, USB-A, an SD card reader and a 3.5mm jack.
- Magnetic Connect is a USB-C Power Delivery port with a magnetic cable, not a proprietary format
- The port can be used for monitors, keyboards and peripherals when not charging
- Surface Laptop Ultra also includes two USB-C, HDMI, USB-A, SD reader and 3.5mm jack
- USB PD caps at 240W, so gaming laptops will keep custom connectors
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