Acer 65W 5.5mm Barrel Adapter
65W · Acer 5.5mm barrel
The Acer 65W 5.5mm Barrel Adapter is a 65W replacement charger that connects via the Acer 5.5mm barrel using Acer DC barrel. It is suitable for Acer only laptops rated 65W or below.
- Wattage
- 65W
- Voltage
- 19V DC
- Amperage
- 3.42A
- Connector
- Acer 5.5mm barrel
- Connector size
- 5.5mm x 1.7mm
- Protocol
- Acer DC barrel
- E-marked cable required
- No
- Risk level
- medium
- Verification
- verified
Safety information
- For Acer Aspire 3/5/7 and older Swift with the 5.5x1.7mm tip. Safely powers 45W units.
Higher-wattage compatibility
A Acer 5.5mm barrel charger at 65W safely powers any Acer 5.5mm barrel laptop rated 65W or below. A charger rated HIGHER than the original wattage is safe, provided connector type, polarity and (for barrel) tip size and voltage all match. The laptop draws only the current it needs.
Example: a 90W HP Smart adapter safely powers a 65W HP laptop. A 65W USB-C PD charger safely powers a 45W USB-C laptop.
Connector
Uses the Acer 5.5mm barrel — how to identify it→Compatible laptop families
Ships as standard with the Acer Aspire 3 15, Acer Aspire 5 15.
What to search for
When buying a replacement, search for “Acer 65W 5.5x1.7mm charger” and confirm the wattage and connector match the specs above.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a higher-wattage Acer 5.5mm barrel charger instead of the Acer 65W 5.5mm Barrel Adapter?＋
Yes. A charger with the same connector (Acer 5.5mm barrel) at an equal or higher wattage is safe — your laptop only draws the power it needs. A lower-wattage charger may charge slowly or not at all.
Which laptops use the Acer 65W 5.5mm Barrel Adapter?＋
It powers Acer 5.5mm barrel laptops rated 65W or below, including Acer Aspire.