A call on 240w adapter

^ this is the one I am using.

That can’t do 240W USB-PD.
Rather, it’s only a 140W USB-PD capable charger, except with multiple ports.

It’s the marketing BS some companies like to do, giving the total wattage, and giving the single-port abilities hidden in finer print.

This is the maximum output you can get on each port:

DC: 140 watts
USB-C1 / USB-C2 / USB-C3: 140 watts
USB-A: 30 watts

The Framework charger can do more, 180W
frame.work/products/16-power-adapter?v=FRANCR000B

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Yup, I just found the same data about the product that’s correct, no 240W Power delivery :confused:

Currently, the only reference I know (and have now) is the DIGIKEY 240W usb-c adapter (1145-ADP-240KBBA) that framework mentionned somewhere some time ago.

I you want to see a sneak peek of the DIGIKEY 240W for some who hesitated without pictures/size comparison of the product check : this link (youtube)

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@chet_merrier posted a Pic of the digikey 240w Adapter just 2 Posts above herr :wink: the digikey one is manufactured by Delta.

Yup I saw it, just there wasn’t the framework charger aside to compare as some may want to now the diffĂ©rence.

It’s really compact for a 240W adapter, even though I think framework manufacturers would do a little better, even more with a replaceable usb c cable. But overall it’s a great adapter.

I’m interested in AllThingsOnePlace reviewing it

btw the powerZ c240 I’m using to see power consumption though usb-c doesn’t work with the adapter, it seam like it can’t power itself (Black screen) while still being capable of charging the laptop

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Thanks for sharing!
I just ordered one :smile:

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ordered mine also 4 Days ago. Today it arrived. Works mighty fine and isn’t that big.

Finally full Frameowrk16 Performance without worrying fo a dead Battery during Game sessions :wink:

I verified by running CPU+GPU Benchmark. GPU pulling 100-120w and CPU about 50w sustained. Battery stayed without a decimal Percentage dropped.



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I don’t think a 240w adapter would be as needed if the GPU had its own power input. The GPU could run at a reduced capacity when on laptop power and full capacity when it has its own power.
This would allow for the GPU and the laptop to run at 180w each.

It is electrically not feasable to design something like this. Two different Plugs always need the same common Ground. Pulses Overvoltage Proctection Spike Protection. Thats Costing more than buying oneself the 240w Brick from Delta. When the FW16 was released there was no 240w Brick on the Market. This is the First one,

Waiting for mine to come as well. Though balanced mode is by far is the sweet spot, it would be nice to be able to set it to high performance for the occasional “just for the heck of it 'cuz it’s there” moments.

I wonder if Framework would be interested in selling these Delta 240W PSUs in their market place.

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Would the USB chargers with multiple plugs have the same ground? Like the ones that have a 140W + 100W combination

Well probably, but USB Powerdelivery isnt able to do such things. The DCs have to meet internally in the Laptop as the Power Raild can not be completly encapsulated. Power Surges Crosstalk. This all is an Nightmare in an modern IT Device.

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Exactly this!
I can finally keep my battery at 85% without thinking that I need the extra 15% while playing a game.

Quick test, 227.3W

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I thought these 240W Adapters were going to be on back order for a while but this arrived! Didn’t realise it wouldn’t come with a wall plug but I will definitely power back once that arrives now I’ve ordered it. I should have known better but glad it won’t be draining batteries when going full steam and plugged in.


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Do you have a Framework charger?

It uses that same type of AC cord. Should be fully compatible. It’s a standardized connector, the “Mickey Mouse ears”. It’s an IEC 60320 C5 connector. IEC 60320 - Wikipedia

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Could you photo how the permanent cable is attached and the 180W adapter side by side with this one from all 3 axis for size comparison? :slight_smile:

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Not sure why all 3 axes would be needed but here is a comparison.


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Damn, I dunno why I didn’t check :sweat_smile: thank you!

Ooh, that’s exciting. Thanks for sharing! I’m tempted to grab one from Digikey since it looks like they have a few more in stock.

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Nice that you have a 240W supply to test. Bummer they elected to go with a fixed USBC cable. The decision was probably made so people did not plug the wrong cable into it and not get the 240W because the cable was not capable of handling it. This would significanly reduce the “return” rate of users who thought it was defective and did not deliver on the 240W promise.

I personally hope someone makes the Arrow/Infineon 240W PD3.1 model as it looks nice and compact, has been tested to be dissapative enough, and has a slot for bring your own USBC PD 3.1 cable.

What I feel many people are going to not realize is that the higher wattage is not going to be nearly as efficient as the 100W chargers. This will be used by those that truly need the 240W as they push the laptop to its limits (gaming, etc.) and those that just WANT to have the 240W despite never actually needing it except in bursts which is why the 180W charger was a great decision by Framework at the time.

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