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What is Ports and single-cable use?

HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C with power delivery.

Short answer

Check the USB-C wattage — 65 W charges most laptops, 15 W does not.

Ports and single-cable use when buying a monitor

HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C with power delivery.

Why it matters: A USB-C monitor can carry video, data and laptop charging over one cable, replacing a dock.

Look for: Check the USB-C wattage — 65 W charges most laptops, 15 W does not.

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