The USB-C ports on the Dell XPS 15 9530 have the following power delivery capabilities:
1. All three USB-C ports on the Dell XPS 15 9530 support Power Delivery, allowing you to charge the laptop through any of these ports[3][5].
2. The laptop can be charged by connecting the power adapter to either of the two Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) Type-C ports or the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port[5].
3. The power delivery specification supports up to 130W charging rate. This is consistent with Power Delivery versions 2.0, 3.0, and 3.1, which support up to 140W and meet the requirements for the 130W charging rate that Dell is using[4].
4. While earlier documentation suggested using a specific "primary" Thunderbolt 4 port for charging, more recent information confirms that any of the three USB-C ports can be used for charging the laptop[3][5].
5. The rear-most Thunderbolt port is often considered the "primary" port for charging, as it allows easier access to the front port for connecting other devices without interference from the power cable[3].
In summary, the Dell XPS 15 9530 offers flexible charging options through its USB-C ports, supporting high-power delivery up to 130W through any of its three USB-C ports, providing convenience and versatility for users.
Citations:[1] https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/xps-15-9530-laptop/xps-15-9530-setup-and-specifications/external-ports?guid=guid-1e52aa0e-5a6e-4dc9-95d7-2144ad9b69d4&lang=en-us
[2] https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/xps/xps-15-9530-hub-recommendation/64c105fcf4ccf8a8decf43e0
[3] https://www.reddit.com/r/Dell/comments/1bjhuiv/new_dell_xps_15_9530_2023_conflicting_info_on/
[4] https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/xps/xps-15-9510-usb4-ports-power-delivery-specification/647fa096f4ccf8a8de5a0834
[5] https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/xps-15-9530-laptop/xps-15-9530-setup-and-specifications/set-up-your-xps-15-9530?guid=guid-86d4f496-21b7-4baf-b210-d9c759f03838&lang=en-us