HP 280W Smart Pin 4.5mm Adapter
280W · HP Smart Pin (4.5mm barrel)
The HP 280W Smart Pin 4.5mm Adapter is a 280W replacement charger that connects via the HP Smart Pin (4.5mm barrel) using HP Smart Pin (DC barrel). It is suitable for HP only laptops rated 280W or below.
- Wattage
- 280W
- Voltage
- 20V DC
- Amperage
- 14A
- Connector
- HP Smart Pin (4.5mm barrel)
- Connector size
- 4.5mm x 3.0mm, blue tip, centre pin
- Protocol
- HP Smart Pin (DC barrel)
- E-marked cable required
- No
- Risk level
- medium
- Verification
- verified
Safety information
- For HP Omen 16/17 (RTX 4080/4090) and ZBook Fury gaming with the 4.5mm blue tip, 280W (20V). Safely powers 230W HP gaming laptops with the same tip. Do not under-power.
Higher-wattage compatibility
A HP Smart Pin (4.5mm barrel) charger at 280W safely powers any HP Smart Pin (4.5mm barrel) laptop rated 280W 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 HP Smart Pin (4.5mm barrel) — how to identify it→Compatible laptop families
Ships as standard with the HP Omen 17.
What to search for
When buying a replacement, search for “HP 280W Smart AC adapter 4.5mm M94073-001 TPN-LA27” and confirm the wattage and connector match the specs above.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a higher-wattage HP Smart Pin (4.5mm barrel) charger instead of the HP 280W Smart Pin 4.5mm Adapter?＋
Yes. A charger with the same connector (HP Smart Pin (4.5mm 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 HP 280W Smart Pin 4.5mm Adapter?＋
It powers HP Smart Pin (4.5mm barrel) laptops rated 280W or below, including HP Spectre x360, HP Pavilion, HP Victus.