The predecessor of my laptop was not charging when connected to this display model. USB-C upstream port on the S2718D display is not capable of acting as a HubĪnd as I've found out the LG could do it, I can turn to pick this one. Perhaps it's worth mentioning, this display supports charging over USB-C (45 Watt) and I would like to use this feature for charging laptop, not sure wouldn't it 'try charging' the desktop PC over the adapter and damage it.Ī relevant piece from LG 27UD88 display user manual for the discussion in comments.ĮDIT2: I've got an answer from DELL customer service so if anyone was interested it's no. Type C connector can support Reversible plug orientation and Cable direction. Type C connector is the new design for USB 3.1 and can support charging and data transfer. This adapter can convert the data which is USB-C head used into the ordinary USB 3.0 data cable. USB-C USB 3.1 Type C Female to USB 3.0 A Male Data Adapter for Macbook Tablet Mobile Phone How about the peripherals though? Is there any chance it would work if a female USB-C to male USB 3.0 adapter or cable was used between the desktop and the display? If there is no chance, any other solution? Input source is not an issue as desktop would be connected over HDMI. Now comes the tricky part, desktop PC doesn't have an USB-C port. I would like being able to switch the display between the laptop and a desktop PC with the least cable swapping possible whilst peripherals (mouse and keyboard) stay connected to the monitor's USB downstream ports. Let say I would pick DELL S2718D display. As I need to buy a new display anyway, I wanted to make my life easier with an USB-C one cable connection to my laptop (Razer Blade Stealth, it shouldn't matter for the question though).
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