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Question

Can you charge Microsoft Surface Pro 3 via USB?

Answer

No, you can’t. The USB port on Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a basic USB-A 3.0 port that supports only data transferring.

Fortunately, there is a workaround that lets you charge your Surface Pro 3 with any compatible USB-C PD charger and battery pack.

Surface USB-C Charging Cable

With the rise of USB-C with Power Delivery chargers in the market, a USB-C to Surface Connect charging cable appears to be the optimal choice for Surface users. Power Delivery 3.0, which includes 12V and 15V in its power rules, is capable of charging all current Surface devices.

Here are some recommended USB-C PD chargers and cables for charging your Surface devices.

iPhone 12 Charger [GaN Tech], Anker 30W Compact USB-C Wall Charger with Power Delivery, PowerPort Atom for iPhone 12 / Mini/Pro/Pro Max / 11 / X/XS/XR, iPad Pro, MacBook 12'', Pixel, Galaxy
$29.99

Anker 30W Ultra Compact Type-C Wall Charger

[NOT Ideal for Note10+, which Calls for a PPS Enabled Charger] ZMI Turbo 45W Wall Charger USB-C PD AC Adapter Laptop Charger for New MacBook Pixelbook/Pixel XL Fast Charging Galaxy S10/S9/S8/Note9
$16.99 $13.99

ZMI Turbo 45W Wall Charger

ZMI PowerPack 20K Pro USB PD Backup Battery & Hub (USB 2.0 Data) 65W 20000 mAh Power Bank with PPS
Not Available

ZMI 65W 20,000mAh PD Backup Battery

Sisyphy 6ft Nylon Braided Surface Connect to USB-C Charging Cable, Requires 45W 15V3A USBC Charger PD Power Supply, Compatible with Microsoft Surface Pro7 Go2 Pro6 5/4/3 Laptop1/2/3 & Surface Book
$15.70

Sisyphy 6ft Surface USB-C cable

15V/3A Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter, Charges Microsoft Surface Pro 6 5 4 3, Surface Book, Surface Go, Surface Laptop, Works with 45W USB C PD Charger Adapter
Not Available

LinkBand Surface Connect to USB-C adapter

Here are some related questions you might want to know:

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  2. Can you upgrade Surface Pro 3 SSD?
  3. Does Surface Pro 3 have Ethernet port?
  4. Does Surface Pro 3 have HDMI port?
  5. Does Surface Pro 3 have Headphone Jack?
  6. Does Surface Pro 3 have SD Card Slot?
  7. Does Surface Pro 3 keyboard backlit?
  8. Does Surface Pro 3 support Face Unlock?
  9. How long will the Surface Pro 3 be supported?
  10. Is Surface Pro 3 fanless?

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