Surface Connect to USB C Charging Adapter (Basic Black, Connector only, 1 Pack), Compatible for Microsoft Surface Pro 7/6/5/4/3 Go 1/2 Laptop 4/3/2/1, Works with 45W 15V3A USBC Power Supply

I got this because I got sick of the MS official chargers breaking on me. Seems to do the job perfectly. I paired mine with an Anker USB-C cable and power brick and it takes to both well. It seems to also have a LED indicator like the official MS products which is a nice lil addition.

Tested with multiple cables rated to 100W, plugged into Anker 30W and 20W PD chargers. It worked the first night. Since then, the indicator light turns on and then immediately turns off. Computer does not charge even while in use. This is on a 2017 Surface Pro that charges using 24W or 36W Microsoft branded chargers.Great idea but unfortunately terrible execution.

I wanted to gove a 5 star review, but of your surface has a cover, the device maynot be able to fit with modifications to the cover.The power idicator light is also small and hard to see. It works fine.

This little adapter works. But ... you have to realize there are 3 parts to making the adapter work. The charger, the USB-C to USB-C cable, and the adapter. If you don't have a charger giving enough output, the adapter won't work. If you don't have a high quality enough USB-C cable, the adapter won't work.Notice that in both of those cases, it is not the adapter's fault, but the adapter will only work in a specific set of circumstances. I intentionally tried it with a quality phone charger, and there was no charging on my Surface Pro. Same thing with a cheap cable, OR a USB-A to USB-C cable. Only when I used the right parts for the charger and the cable did the adapter work.I am not getting as fast of charging as the Surface Pro charger, but I think that is because I am using a 65 W charger. If I was using a 100 watt charger, maybe it would be the same speed? Not sure, but I am not buying a new one to test that idea.It works. Meaning I can carry less to charge all my devices. That is what I wanted.

I travel quite often for work and would absolutely love a small adapter like this to keep my surface topped up off of a phone charger. Sadly, this didn't register as charging at all, even though the light on the adapter turns on when it's connected to my surface. Multiple cords, bricks, and surfaces were used, but no dice. It *could* be a defective unit, but I'm not ordering another to find out.If it did work, it'd be 5-stars easy.

This adapter is a great replacement for having to carry a hefty Surface Power Adapter when I want my Surface Pro with me. It's been working well so far, but I have a few tips to make sure it works for you:1) You need a 15V/3A-compatible USB-C power adapter -- don't skip this step, go to your power adapter's manual and actually make sure it lists 15V/3A (45W total) in its supported power modes. USB-C is a mess and just because there is a USB-C connector/plug doesn't mean it supports this relatively uncommon power speed. It's what the Surface is designed with, so not the fault of the adapter at all.2) Plug and connect things with a specific order -- I would suggest 1) this Surface Adapter to a USB-C to USB-C cable, then 2) Surface Adapter to your Surface computer, then 3) USB-C Cable to USB-C Power Adapter (your power brick that supports 15W * 3A), then USB-C Power Adapter to AC power.Following the order I listed in 2) guaranteed it to work every time. A few things this order helps with -- it makes sure that the magnetic connection between the adapter and the Surface is solid and secure and fully inserted and that a) there aren't any mixed up / crossed pins from a half insertion, and b) there is no stress on any of the cables/components. I find with the Surface Pro that it's better for me if the adapter is inserted with the right angle facing up (as opposed to down) to give enough space for my USB-C cable to clear the table. Oh, and I can confirm that my adapter works fine with either orientation (as long as it's securely connected), contrary to a reviewer here who claimed this adapter only worked in one orientation.There were some concerns about longevity of this adapter, let's hope it holds up. I think if I religiously follow the steps above I'll be fine.