Can you charge a ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 with a Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter?

Worked out from the manufacturers’ specifications. Have a different charger? Pick it below the answer.

Answer
Yes, standard speed

It charges at normal speed. Fast charging needs 65 W or more.

Power delivered60 W of 65 W max
0 Wfast: 65 W
0 → 50%
~40 min
0 → 100%
~2 h 10 min

Estimated from the manufacturer’s stated fast-charge time, with the device idle.

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 70W USB-C
65 W · full speed
~38 min
Apple 96W USB-C
65 W · full speed
~38 min
Apple 140W USB-C
65 W · full speed
~38 min
ASUS ROG 65W
65 W · full speed
~38 min
Any 65W USB-C PD (PPS)
65 W · full speed
~38 min
Any 100W USB-C PD (PPS)
65 W · full speed
~38 min
Anker 715 (Nano II 65W)
65 W · full speed
~38 min
Apple 40W Dynamic (60W Max)
60 W · standard
~40 min
Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter
60 W · standard
~40 min
Samsung 45W Super Fast 2.0
45 W · standard
~50 min
Google 45W USB-C
45 W · standard
~50 min
Steam Deck 45W
45 W · standard
~50 min
UGREEN Nexode Pro 45W (Smart Display)
45 W · standard
~50 min
Apple 35W Dual USB-C
35 W · slow
~1 h
Apple 30W USB-C
30 W · slow
~1 h 10 min
Google 30W USB-C
30 W · slow
~1 h 10 min
Samsung 25W Super Fast
25 W · slow
~1 h 20 min
Apple 20W USB-C
20 W · slow
~1 h 35 min

Want it faster?

Full speed needs 65 W or more. These chargers get there:

ASUS ROG 65W65 W · 0–50% ~38 minAny 65W USB-C PD (PPS)65 W · 0–50% ~38 minAnker 715 (Nano II 65W)65 W · 0–50% ~38 min

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 charging specs

Fast charging needs
65 W
Max input (approx.)
65 W
In the box
65W USB-C (varies by configuration)
Battery
57 Wh
Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter
60 W · USB-C

Sources: Lenovo PSREF: ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 · Nintendo: Switch 2 AC adapter information (NGN-01) · ChargerLab: Teardown of the original 60W PD charger of Nintendo Switch 2 · Nintendo: How to charge the Switch 2. Checked 2026-10-17.

Quick answers

Is it safe to charge the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 with the Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter?

Yes. USB Power Delivery negotiates power, so the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 only takes what it can handle and the charger only gives what it can supply. A weaker charger is slower, not dangerous.

How many watts does the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 need for fast charging?

65 W or more. Rapid Charge reaches 80% in about 1 hour with the 65W USB-C adapter (laptop off or asleep).

How long does the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 take to charge with the Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter?

About 40 min to 50% and 2 h 10 min to full, estimated with the device idle.

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