Windows 11 PCs May Get a MacBook-Style USB-C Experience

This updated guide explores Windows 11 pcs may get a macbook-style usb-c experience with practical details, clear explanations, and useful takeaways. With the Windows 11 24H2 update, Microsoft has finally tightened the requirements for USB-C ports on new PCs, giving users fast charging capabilities and the best USB-C experience – on par with MacBooks.

Before Windows 11 24H2, OEMs could ignore features like "Full Power Delivery" or "DisplayPort Alt Mode." If a new PC you buy does not support "Full Power Delivery," it will charge slowly even if it has a USB-C port.

Still, most users do not pay attention to these details and are still satisfied because in general, all USB-C ports are the same.

Windows 11 24H2: USB - C Must Be " Qualified " to Be Certified

According to a new support document discovered by Windows Latest , Microsoft now requires new WHCP-certified Windows 11 24H2 PCs to support either "Full Power Delivery" or "DisplayPort Alt Mode." Otherwise, they wo n't be certified by Microsoft .

(A WHCP-certified PC is one that has passed Microsoft's Windows Hardware Compatibility Program testing and has a "Designed for Windows 11" logo on the hardware—usually a sticker).

Also, Microsoft also applies these requirements:

The table explains the benefits of mandatory requirements:

Previously, all of these features were optional . Some OEMs followed the 'recommendations,' others didn't, leaving users with unfulfilled USB-C PCs. Now, Still, the power and performance requirements are becoming clearer: Microsoft has confirmed that a WHCP-compliant USB-C port must provide enough power ( 4.5W or 7.5W ) to run accessories and at least one display on a USB 3 port (up to 20Gbps).

For USB4 ports (40 Gbps or 80 Gbps), the requirements will be higher:

• • Minimum power 15W (7.5W on tablets).

  • Supports dual 4K/60 Hz displays .