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Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra has built-in magnetic USB-C charging

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Briefings

Microsoft introduced a proprietary magnetic USB-C charging solution for the Surface Laptop Ultra, replacing its previous Surface Connect system. During a Windows event, Pavan Davuluri confirmed the connector snaps into place when brought close, though the port remains compatible with standard video and data connectivity. This marks a shift from the proprietary Surface Connect technology used on earlier models.

Key points

• The Surface Laptop Ultra features a new magnetic USB-C charging cable that attaches to the right side of the USB-C port.
• Pavan Davuluri confirmed the connector snaps into place during a Windows event, though the port remains compatible with standard video and data connectivity.

Context and limitations

The charging mechanism is proprietary and not yet open-source. Specific compatibility details with other devices are not provided, and the exact charging speed or power output specifications are not included in the evidence.

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