USB-C Power Output for Microsoft Surface Go 3

Anonymous
2023-06-12T08:11:30+00:00

Similar to this question, I'd like to know what sort of devices could be powered off of the USB-C port on the Surface Go 3. I.e. how much power can the tablet output to another device?

My company currently uses Surface Pros, but we'd be interested if the Go 3 would be sufficient for our purposes.

Slightly off-topic but is there a specification for the whole surface line what their USB-ports can handle in terms of output? It would be nice to get the whole picture of what we could use.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-12-15T00:32:17+00:00

    Hi RodelioP

    Is it that Surface Go 3 can only support 7.5W drawn from its USB-C port ?

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    If Surface Go 3's USB-C port can only support power output of 7.5W, does it mean when a USB-C hub with mulitple USB-A connection to external USB devices is connected , according point 2, only one external USB-A device will work at any one time, would like to some elaboration on this. What does this mean. Thanks

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-06-13T06:31:15+00:00

    Hi Rodelio and thanks for the answer!

    I would like to argue a bit with your answer though...

    If I connect a thumbdrive to the USB-port, that would obviously get power. If I connect an external webcam, I'd also assume that it would get powered. But, (and now I'm speaking from experience) if I connect an even higher powered device (but still USB-powered), I've recieved an error message saying "Power Surge on the USB Port". So I'd like to know what the USB port is spec:ed to.

    For some context, I do not recieve this error message on the Surface Pro 4/7/8, but do on the Sufrace Go 3.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-06-16T16:04:53+00:00

    Hi Folke!

    We haven't heard from you in 72 hours, so we will consider your issue resolved. If you do need further help, please create a new thread to discuss your concerns through this link: Create a new question or start a discussion (microsoft.com) as we will not be monitoring this thread going forward.

    Thank you for understanding.

    Regards,

    RodelioP.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-06-13T14:57:14+00:00

    Hi Folke!

    Thanks for reaching back to us!

    A thumb drive and a webcam are examples of peripherals/accessories thus if you connect these peripherals to a device using the USB port, it will definitely get powered since it will not require a power outlet to work. If you receive an error saying power surge on USB port, it means the device you're connecting to your Surface takes too much power that the port of your Surface is not able to handle.

    Hope this helps!

    Greetings,

    RodelioP.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-06-12T14:49:08+00:00

    Hi Folke!

    Thanks for reaching Microsoft Community. We're here to help and let's work on this together.

    Regarding your query on how much power can the tablet output to another device, the USB-C port is only used for charging and not to charge/power another device.

    To know more about tech specs on Surface Go 3, please see through this link Surface Go 3 - Most portable 2-in-1 tablet & laptop - Microsoft Surface.

    Please let us know how it goes. We look forward to hearing from you.

    Greetings

    RodelioP.

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