Official: All new laptops must have USB-C to be sold in the EU; new "charger in the box" rules; exceptions for gaming laptops

30.04.2026 в 15:00,
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The EU’s common charger directive has officially expanded to include laptops as of April 28 2026. Following the expiration of a 16-month transition period, all new laptops sold in the European Union w

ith a power rating of 100W or less must now support USB-C charging. This regulation aims to reduce environmental impact by cutting 11,000 tonnes of e-waste annually and saving consumers millions of eu ...

Автор: notebookcheck.net
Источник: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Official-All-new-laptops-must-have-USB-C-to-be-sold-in-the-EU-new-charger-in-the-box-rules-exceptions-for-gaming-laptops.1286705.0.html
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