Can you charge a Steam Deck LCD with a Steam Deck 45W?
Worked out from the manufacturers’ specifications. Have a different charger? Pick it below the answer.
Answer
Yes, full speed
The Steam Deck 45W meets the Steam Deck LCD’s top charging speed of about 45 W.
Power delivered45 W of 45 W max
0 Wfast: 45 W
0 → 50%
~31 min
0 → 100%
~1 h 45 min
Estimated from the official battery capacity and the power this pair agrees on, 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 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
Steam Deck LCD charging specs
- Fast charging needs
- 45 W
- Max input (approx.)
- 45 W
- In the box
- 45W
- Battery
- 40 Wh
- Steam Deck 45W
- 45 W · USB-C
Sources: Steam Deck LCD tech specs · Steam Deck tech specs. Checked 2026-10-17.
Quick answers
Is it safe to charge the Steam Deck LCD with the Steam Deck 45W?
Yes. USB Power Delivery negotiates power, so the Steam Deck LCD 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 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 Steam Deck 45W?
About 31 min to 50% and 1 h 45 min to full, estimated with the device idle.