The first is merely a usb c port that operates using the latest usb 3 1 charging standards at up to 3 amps.
Type c power delivery charger.
Situated on the face of our goal zero yeti lithium 1400 and 3000 power stations are two new ports.
Usb power delivery is a separate specification.
Usb c formally known as usb type c is a 24 pin usb connector system with a rotationally symmetrical connector.
It was developed at roughly the same time as the usb 3 1 specification.
Usb c and usb c power delivery.
Usb type c ports can be configured in fast charging modes at either 1 5 or 3 0 a for more power when connected to other type c devices or chargers.
Tips for using usb c power delivery chargers.
This usb type c charger is great for traveling thanks to a relatively small size it tips the scales at just 105 grams and fold up prongs.
To enable fast charging via usb c power delivery you need a wall charger that can deliver enough power measured in watts to your smartphone.
A 45 watt wall charger will charge all your usb c pd enabled devices but if you are looking to charge a google pixel which will only accept 18 watts of power your 45 watt charger will only deliver 18.
Usb c and power delivery.
In july 2016 it was adopted by the iec as iec 62680 1 3.