Can I charge my laptop through USB-C? And if so, which charger do I buy?

[Esbee97]

I have recently bought an HP Envy x360 cn0114nb and I saw in the specs that Power Delivery through USB-C is supported. Does that mean that I can charge my device through my USB-C port? And if I can, there are a lot of different kinds of USB-C chargers out there so which one do I buy? 

Thanks in advance! 

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Frankly the industry has entirely dropped the ball on this USB-C thing. Your USB-C port is described in the official specs as Power Delivery and Sleep and Charge. These things sound like you can use a USB-C charger to run the laptop and charge the battery. However, here is what the Service manual says about the port:

(4) USB Type-C port with HP Sleep and Charge Connects a USB device that has a Type-C connector, provides data transfer, and even when the computer is off, charges most products such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch. – and – Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector, providing DisplayPort output. NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be required

So in general and without exception that I have seen so far, if the laptop can be charged using the USB-C port then HP delivers a USB-C charger with the laptop. If the laptop comes with an old-school barrel type adapter it cannot be charged via USB-C. Some business models have adapters that use both ports at the same time but yours is not that kind of laptop. 

[Esbee97]

Okay, thanks a lot for helping me out! 

[Huffer]

Only wish it could have been happier news. You might consider accepting my answer as solution to make this thread easier to locate from a search engine as there is a strong likelihood others want to know the same thing. 

[Esbee97]

Of course! I've accepted it now.