Dell 5V 1A 5W Power Adapter 5.5x2.1mm with 9 Interchangeable Tips
A 5 V 1 A 5 W AC-to-DC adapter with a 5.5 × 2.1 mm barrel plug and nine interchangeable tips for 5 V devices up to 5 W
- Adapter typeUSB C Charger
- First connectorBarrel Connector
- Second connectorBarrel Connector
- Cable jacketPlastic
- Connector typeMale
- Units per package1
- Universal 5 V 1 A power for many devices
- 9 interchangeable tips cover most 5 V barrel jacks
- 9 ft cable gives flexible placement
- 100 V–240 V AC input works worldwide
- Centre-positive polarity matches common 5 V gear
Universal 5 V adapter kit
This Dell 5 V 1 A power adapter supplies up to 5 W for low-draw electronics such as routers, USB hubs, cameras and portable audio gear. The kit includes the original 5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel plug plus nine interchangeable tips covering common sizes from 2.5 x 0.7 mm to 6.3 x 3.0 mm. Indoor use only.
Thermals and power draw
The unit accepts AC 100 V to 240 V at 50 Hz or 60 Hz and delivers a regulated DC 5 V output at 1 A maximum. With a 5 W ceiling it runs cool and silent in normal operation, drawing only the current the connected device requires. The 150 cm cable keeps the brick away from heat-sensitive equipment.
The 1 A current limit
Any device that needs more than 1 A at 5 V will not operate reliably on this adapter. Buyers whose equipment demands higher current must select a supply rated for that load.
How it compares
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- Price $15.99
- Cheaper than about 80% of the 3,875 comparable items (median $23.99).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Dell |
| Product type | 9 V |
| Adapter type | USB C Charger |
| Ports & slots | |
| First connector | Barrel Connector |
| Second connector | Barrel Connector |
| Connector type | Male |
| Size & build | |
| Cable jacket | Plastic |
| Product dimensions | 14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D |
| In the box | |
| Units per package | 1 |
| In the box | 1 |
Questions about this item
How do I install the Dell 5V 1A adapter and which step do people get wrong?
Connect the AC plug to a 100V-240V outlet, choose the tip that matches your device's DC jack size, snap it onto the fixed 5.5x2.1mm plug, then plug into the device; the common mistake is skipping the polarity check — centre pin must be positive, barrel negative.
What maintenance or replacement will this adapter need later?
The 4.9ft cable and interchangeable tips can wear from repeated swapping; inspect the barrel connectors for bent pins or cracked insulation and replace the whole unit if the output drops below 5V 1A under load.
What limit shows up first under sustained use?
The 5W maximum output is the first ceiling — drawing more than 1A triggers protection and the adapter will not power devices that exceed 5W continuous demand.
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