4 ms·

Yes, in fact. USB1 tops out at 2.1A, USB3 here is 3A. (Watts is volts times amps. 15W/5V = 3A) USB Power Delivery chargers can deliver quite a lot more.

• baddox 11y ago
  I'm only talking about the physical connector.
  • sbierwagen 11y ago
    Well if you go by the spec then USB1 and USB2 can only deliver 0.5A. Apple seems to have settled as 2.1A as the most current you can run through a USB connector without getting it too hot.
    • Dylan16807 11y ago
      The power delivery spec requires special cables but allows 5 amps over normal* type A connectors. *except for a detection mechanism for higher-power cables