USB-C Charging
Can the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen 7040HS Series) Charge via USB-C?
The short answer
Yes — the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen 7040HS Series) charges via USB-C; the manufacturer lists a 180 W USB-C adapter.
Last verified 8/19/2026 · Sources: Framework
Specifications
- OEM adapter wattage
- 180 W
- OEM adapter connector
- usb-c
- Charging ports
- 2× Expansion Card bays (USB4), 2× Expansion Card bays (USB 3.2)
Which chargers work
A USB Power Delivery charger plugs into 2× Expansion Card bays (USB4), 2× Expansion Card bays (USB 3.2).
The manufacturer states no minimum USB-C charger wattage for this model. A charger rated below the 180 W it lists may charge more slowly, or may not keep up when the laptop is under heavy load. The manufacturer's manual is the authority on what a lower-wattage charger does.
Worth knowing before you buy
- A charger with high advertised wattage but no USB Power Delivery support may not charge this laptop at all — wattage alone doesn't determine compatibility.
Planning a desk setup?
Sources
- Framework — Framework Laptop 16 Mainboard (AMD Ryzen 7040HS Series) - Specs — verified 8/19/2026 — the publisher’s page is currently unavailable; figures were verified on the date shown
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