am seeing usb type c chargers but idon't know if my Acer Nitro 58v0 and its usb c port AN515-58-58V0

JoseArroyave
JoseArroyave Member Posts: 3 New User
edited January 2024 in Nitro Gaming

Hi, i recently purchased an Acer Nitro 58v0 and i´ve been seeing usb type c chargers but i don't know if my laptop and its usb c port (thunderbolt 4) will charge with this kind of chargers, like this:

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If somebody could give some info or advices i'd appreciated. Thank you all.

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  • Puraw
    Puraw ACE, Member Posts: 14,619 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/699614/usb-c-charger-for-acer-nitro-58v0

    Get a 100-Watt special laptop USB-C charger for TBT4 (sustains up to 100-Watt): https://rog.asus.com/power-protection-gadgets/chargers-and-adapters/rog-100w-usb-c-adapter-model/

  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,773 Trailblazer
    edited January 2024 Answer ✓
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/699614/usb-c-charger-for-acer-nitro-58v0

    Best charger for your Nitro laptop is the oem barrel plug charger that Acer provides for your laptop, USB-C chargers like the one above will charge your laptop if you don't use the laptop and you don't have the oem Acer Nitro barrel charger with you and you ONLY need to charge your laptop in an emergency. I'm using a 200W universal adapter that has a USB-C, see the RavPower’s website and for emergencies of USB-C charging on the go for my Nitro laptop charging only, but I bought this charger for other charging options that its got and not specifically for the Nitro laptop, as it does charge my Nitro AN515-56 in emergencies only.

    Note: Acer does not have an oem USB-C charger for their 2024 new released Nitro laptops so that should be a sign that USB-C chargers are not recommended for these laptops to charge and play games, so be aware of that as you can cause damage to your laptop. Wait until Acer releases a specific USB-C Nitro adapter for the Nitro laptops, that is the best advise that I can give you, so only use the supplied charger. Read this comprehensive guide "Why you don’t want a USB-C charger for your gaming laptop". Good luck and hope this helps you out.

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 35,008 Trailblazer
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    I am guessing your model is a Nitro AN515-58, since 58v0 isn't an Acer model number. Your full model number is usually on the same sticker as your serial number, it should look something like ANxxx-xxx-xxxx. If it is an AN515-58 it came originally with a 180W, 230W or 280W power supply and supports USB-C charging at only 65W or 100W. That means though you can use a USB-C charger, it's likely not going to keep up with the demand when the laptop is on and gaming. It would help the battery last longer in that environment, but you are better off using the stock charger if you don't want to battery to drop. If you are just web browsing and such it might keep up though…

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  • Puraw
    Puraw ACE, Member Posts: 14,619 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/699614/usb-c-charger-for-acer-nitro-58v0

    Get a 100-Watt special laptop USB-C charger for TBT4 (sustains up to 100-Watt): https://rog.asus.com/power-protection-gadgets/chargers-and-adapters/rog-100w-usb-c-adapter-model/

  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,773 Trailblazer
    edited January 2024 Answer ✓
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/699614/usb-c-charger-for-acer-nitro-58v0

    Best charger for your Nitro laptop is the oem barrel plug charger that Acer provides for your laptop, USB-C chargers like the one above will charge your laptop if you don't use the laptop and you don't have the oem Acer Nitro barrel charger with you and you ONLY need to charge your laptop in an emergency. I'm using a 200W universal adapter that has a USB-C, see the RavPower’s website and for emergencies of USB-C charging on the go for my Nitro laptop charging only, but I bought this charger for other charging options that its got and not specifically for the Nitro laptop, as it does charge my Nitro AN515-56 in emergencies only.

    Note: Acer does not have an oem USB-C charger for their 2024 new released Nitro laptops so that should be a sign that USB-C chargers are not recommended for these laptops to charge and play games, so be aware of that as you can cause damage to your laptop. Wait until Acer releases a specific USB-C Nitro adapter for the Nitro laptops, that is the best advise that I can give you, so only use the supplied charger. Read this comprehensive guide "Why you don’t want a USB-C charger for your gaming laptop". Good luck and hope this helps you out.

    If this answers your question and solved your query please "Click on Yes" or "Click on Like" if you find my answer useful👍

  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 35,008 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓

    I am guessing your model is a Nitro AN515-58, since 58v0 isn't an Acer model number. Your full model number is usually on the same sticker as your serial number, it should look something like ANxxx-xxx-xxxx. If it is an AN515-58 it came originally with a 180W, 230W or 280W power supply and supports USB-C charging at only 65W or 100W. That means though you can use a USB-C charger, it's likely not going to keep up with the demand when the laptop is on and gaming. It would help the battery last longer in that environment, but you are better off using the stock charger if you don't want to battery to drop. If you are just web browsing and such it might keep up though…

    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • JoseArroyave
    JoseArroyave Member Posts: 3 New User
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1256381#Comment_1256381

    It´s an AN515-58-58V0. I use the laptop for gaming only when i´m in home, when i've to work outside of it i don't game, i only use it for web browsing and coding. The main idea of get an usb c charger is that the stock charger it´s to heavy so, i'd use the original at home and the type c outside. In that context, would it be worth it buy and type c charger?

    Thank you for the comments.

  • JoseArroyave
    JoseArroyave Member Posts: 3 New User

    Hi, thank you for the info and the article, i appreciated so much. The article says that the laptop would do a normal performance with a 100 watt usb c charger under light task like web browsing and not gaming, obviously. In that context, i have to mention that i only game in home, when i've to work outside i do light cpu task like coding and web browsing and i found very inneficient carry all the weight of the original charger.

    Thank you again for the info.

  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 35,008 Trailblazer

    If the 100W charger is substantially less weight than the stock charger, and you can live with the chance that you might gradually lose charge when it's in use rather than maintain or gain charge you should be good to go with it. I expect you will find for your usage it will be just fine.

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