USB-C for Aspire A515-52-368R: can I use it for charging? Does is support video?

pnikolov

From the specs https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/NX.H16AA.003

I see my laptop has

USB Type-C port: USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps)

Q1: since this type of port in theory supports power transfer should I be able to plug USB-type C charger from say a Chromebook in order to charge the Acer laptop? Or it's only "outgoing" power, not "incoming"?

Q2: again, theory versus practice, should I be able to connect this USB Type-C to external monitor?

(I know I have HDMI port but it is not working out for me - could be a monitor or a cable issue, still debugging)

Thanks,

Philip

My source: https://www.cablestogo.com/tech/usb-3-1/type-c-info

I guess I should be using the offical wikipedia but that article is too dense

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB-C

laurent_14

Hello,

Here are the specifications of the USB Type-C port: