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> The probable downgrade could be the switch from the proprietary charger to USB-C PD

Guess that might be due to EU, where mandatory USB-C charging[1] is extended to encompass laptops in February 2026.

Probably not the space for both?

[1]: https://commission.europa.eu/news-and-media/news/eu-common-c...

You're probably right. But the issue here is that they are providing a 180W USB-C PD rather than 240W.

Yeah, that's a solid step down, and a bit weird given USB-PD supports 240W[1].

[1]: https://www.usb.org/usb-charger-pd

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