Can you charge a Steam Deck LCD with an Apple 5W USB-A?
Worked out from the manufacturers’ specifications. Have a different charger? Pick it below the answer.
Answer
No
The Apple 5W USB-A is a USB-A charger without USB Power Delivery. The Steam Deck LCD needs a USB-C PD charger to charge properly.
Power delivered0 W of 45 W max
0 Wfast: 45 W
0 → 50%
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0 → 100%
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No time shown: the manufacturer hasn’t published one for this device.
Try another charger
Apple 5W USB-Aold iPhone cubeApple 20W USB-CiPhone chargerApple 30W USB-CMacBook Air base adapterApple 35W Dual USB-Ctwo-port compact adapterApple 40W Dynamic (60W Max)iPhone 17/18 fast chargerApple 70W USB-CMacBook fast chargerApple 96W USB-CMacBook Pro 14″ fast chargerApple 140W USB-CMacBook Pro 16″ chargerSamsung 25W Super FastGalaxy chargerSamsung 45W Super Fast 2.0Galaxy Ultra chargerGoogle 30W USB-CPixel chargerGoogle 45W USB-CPixel Pro XL chargerSteam Deck 45WValve charger in the boxASUS ROG 65WROG Ally charger in the boxNintendo Switch 2 AC adapter60W charger in the boxAny 65W USB-C PD (PPS)typical GaN chargerAny 100W USB-C PD (PPS)high-power GaN chargerAnker 715 (Nano II 65W)compact GaN chargerUGREEN Nexode Pro 45W (Smart Display)UGREEN 45W display
How long to 50% with each charger
Shorter bar is faster. The highlighted row is the charger on this page.
Apple 40W Dynamic (60W Max)
~31 min
Apple 70W USB-C
~31 min
Apple 96W USB-C
~31 min
Apple 140W USB-C
~31 min
Samsung 45W Super Fast 2.0
~31 min
Google 45W USB-C
~31 min
Steam Deck 45W
~31 min
ASUS ROG 65W
~31 min
Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter
~31 min
Any 65W USB-C PD (PPS)
~31 min
Any 100W USB-C PD (PPS)
~31 min
Anker 715 (Nano II 65W)
~31 min
UGREEN Nexode Pro 45W (Smart Display)
~31 min
Apple 35W Dual USB-C
~40 min
Apple 30W USB-C
~47 min
Google 30W USB-C
~47 min
Samsung 25W Super Fast
~56 min
Apple 20W USB-C
~1 h 10 min
Want it faster?
Full speed needs 45 W or more. These chargers get there:
Steam Deck LCD charging specs
- Fast charging needs
- 45 W
- Max input (approx.)
- 45 W
- In the box
- 45W
- Battery
- 40 Wh
- Apple 5W USB-A
- 5 W · USB-A
Sources: Steam Deck LCD tech specs · Apple: About Apple USB power adapters. Checked 2026-10-17.
Quick answers
Is it safe to charge the Steam Deck LCD with the Apple 5W USB-A?
Yes, but it is a basic 5V USB-A charger without Power Delivery, so it can only deliver a few watts.
How many watts does the Steam Deck LCD need for fast charging?
45 W or more. Ships with a 45W USB-C PD power supply.
How long does the Steam Deck LCD take to charge with the Apple 5W USB-A?
It will not charge properly with this charger.