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Use a plug adapter only after confirming that your actual input rating covers the local voltage and frequency. Match your real plug and preserve any required grounding. An adapter does not change voltage.

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Compatibility is unconfirmed. Read the exact INPUT voltage range and frequency on your device or power supply, and compare them with the destination. The whole local range must be covered; 110–220V does not include 100V or 230–240V. Confirm the actual plug, grounding and manufacturer restrictions. Do not plug in while these details are unknown.

How to read the INPUT label

Read the INPUT rating on the exact device or AC supply: V = voltage, Hz = frequency, A/W = current/power. USB/DC OUTPUT ratings are not the AC input range or measured wall consumption. Match the full local voltage and frequency, plug, grounding and manufacturer instructions. A 100–240V label covers only that range; 120–240V does not include Japan’s 100V. If the label is missing or unclear, do not connect until confirmed.

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Match the model, regional version and INPUT label. Unknown facts stay unresolved. A model choice is not a safety approval.

Dell 16s DS16265 · 65W USB-C adapter

AC INPUT: 100–240 V AC · 50/60 Hz
Rated AC power: Unknown
Protective earth — check the actual label / instructions: Unknown
Voltage converter: Unknown
DC / USB OUTPUT — not AC consumption: 65 W DC output rating; not AC consumption

Unresolved fields: Protective earth — check the actual label / instructions · Rated AC power · Voltage converter

Model facts and sources

Document scope: The 65W USB-C adapter documented for Dell 16s DS16265; adapter part number and regional cable are not established.

Input current up to 1.70 A is not a watts measurement. Verify the actual supplied cable and protective-earth requirement.

Dell: 16S 65 W USB-C power adapter specifications

Power adapter > 65W USB-C table, input voltage/frequency/current and rated output · 2026-09-30

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Sources and limits

What the evidence covers

A source supports only the facts, socket types or models listed below. A model example does not verify every device in its category. Confirm your own label and outlet.

Coverage: partial · Dell: Electrical safety for Dell products; Dell: 16S 65 W USB-C power adapter specifications
Dataset reviewed: 2026-09-30

Evidence by fact

Voltage profile: Dell: 16S 65 W USB-C power adapter specifications (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Dell 16S DS16265 65 W USB-C AC adapter checked: 2026-09-30
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Wattage range: Dell: 16S 65 W USB-C power adapter specifications (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Dell 16S DS16265 65 W USB-C AC adapter checked: 2026-09-30
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Frequency behavior: Dell: 16S 65 W USB-C power adapter specifications (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Dell 16S DS16265 65 W USB-C AC adapter checked: 2026-09-30
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Grounding: Dell: Electrical safety for Dell products (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Dell equipment/laptop power safety checked: 2026-09-30
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Safety guidance: Dell: Electrical safety for Dell products (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Dell equipment/laptop power safety checked: 2026-09-30
Profile evidence pending; example only

Scope

Dell: Electrical safety for Dell products: Power Safety Guidelines > Voltage & Power Source / Power Cable & Outlet Safety / AC Adapter Safety (Laptops): match ratings, preserve grounding where the supplied three-prong cable requires it, ventilate and use a compatible supply. Conditional Dell guidance, not a no-earth claim for all laptop chargers.
Dell: 16S 65 W USB-C power adapter specifications: Power adapter, Table 1: 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1.70 A maximum input; 65 W is rated DC output. This Dell 16S DS16265 example does not establish other supplies, category bounds or grounding.

FAQ

Is my laptop charger dual voltage?

Check the actual input label on your laptop charger or its power supply. A 100-240V range covers those voltages; confirm frequency, grounding and model instructions separately. Category examples do not verify your own unit.

Can I use my laptop charger in Europe?

Only when the actual input rating covers the destination voltage and frequency and the plug fits with required grounding. For a medical device, confirm the exact supply and accessories with its manufacturer.

Do I need a voltage converter for my laptop charger?

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Guidance only — not professional electrical advice. Always confirm against your device's label before plugging in. Local wiring (especially in hotels and older buildings) can vary.