What charger does the Acer Predator Helios use?

The Acer Predator Helios series uses the 330W A20-330P1A adapter with a 5.5mm barrel. Some Helios configurations ship 230W or 280W, so check the wattage on the old brick first.

Can I use a different charger on my Acer laptop?

Yes, when voltage and connector match exactly and wattage is equal or higher. Lower wattage charges slowly and throttles under gaming loads. On USB-C models, any Power Delivery charger with enough wattage negotiates safely.

Do Acer laptops with USB-C need a special charger?

They need a USB-C Power Delivery charger with enough wattage. PD chargers negotiate voltage and current automatically, so there is no tip to match.

Chicony AC Adapter Solutions for Acer Swift X and Predator Helios

Q: Can I use a 330W charger on a laptop that came with 230W?

Yes, if the voltage and barrel tip are identical. The machine draws what it needs and the bigger brick runs cooler. The reverse causes throttling and battery drain under load.

Q: Are Chicony chargers compatible with other laptop brands?

Only when the specs match. Compatibility is decided by voltage, wattage and tip, not by the Chicony name. The A11-200P1A fits any 200W-class machine with a 5.5 by 2.5mm barrel at 19.5V.

Genuine Chicony AC adapters from $89.99. Chicony Power is the Taiwanese OEM that builds the chargers Acer, MSI, HP and Dell ship in the box, so a genuine Chicony brick is the factory-original part. Every unit is checked before dispatch and covered by a 1-year warranty.

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What Is a Chicony AC Adapter and How Do You Pick the Right One?

A Chicony AC adapter is a factory-original laptop power brick made by Chicony Power Technology, one of the largest adapter OEMs in the industry. Picking the replacement comes down to three checks.

Read the model number on the brick

Chicony prints the model on the label: A22-100P2A, A11-200P1A, A20-330P1A. That code decides the replacement. The label also lists spare numbers like A200A006L that map to the same adapter.

The part-number discipline from our battery guides carries straight over: read the label before you order.

Match voltage, wattage and tip

The A11-200P1A outputs 19.5V at 10.5A through a 5.5 by 2.5mm barrel. The A20-330P1A uses a 5.5mm barrel at 330W. The A22-100P2A is USB-C Power Delivery at 20V 5A with multi-voltage profiles. Voltage and tip must match the original exactly; wattage should be equal or higher.

A lower-wattage brick on a gaming machine means throttling and battery drain under load.

Genuine OEM means the safety circuit ships with it

Chicony Power, founded in Taiwan in 1983, supplies the bricks that Acer, MSI, HP and Dell sell under their own names, alongside Delta. A genuine Chicony unit is the same part your laptop shipped with, down to the protection circuit. Clone bricks skip that circuit.

All three models here carry the same 1-year replacement warranty.

Chicony AC Adapter Models, Grouped by Wattage

Pick the wattage class of your original brick. Each panel shows the model number, output, fit list and price.

A22-100P2A

The USB-C Power Delivery brick for the Acer Swift X, with multi-voltage profiles and a power cord included.

$89.99

100W USB-C PD20V 5AMulti-voltage profiles

Fits

Acer Swift X SFX16-52GSFX16-52G-78PY

Buy the A22-100P2A charger

A11-200P1A

The 200W barrel brick, spare number A200A006L, with a 5.5 by 2.5mm connector and 100 to 240V worldwide input. Power cord included.

$89.99

200W19.5V 10.5A5.5 x 2.5mm tipSpare P/N A200A006L

Fits

200W-class Acer laptopsOther brands with matching specs

Buy the A11-200P1A charger

A20-330P1A

The big Predator brick: 330W through a 5.5mm barrel for Helios-class gaming machines.

$94.99

330W5.5mm barrel tip

Fits

Acer Predator Helios series

Buy the A20-330P1A charger

Chicony AC Adapter Specification Comparison

All three models in one view. Model number first, price last.

Model	Wattage	Output	Connector	Fits	Price	Order
A22-100P2A	100W	20V 5A, multi-voltage PD	USB-C	Acer Swift X SFX16-52G	$89.99	Buy
A11-200P1A	200W	19.5V 10.5A	5.5 x 2.5mm barrel	200W-class Acer laptops	$89.99	Buy
A20-330P1A	330W	19.5V class	5.5mm barrel	Predator Helios series	$94.99	Buy

Prices checked against each product page in September 2026. See product pages for full input ratings and cord details.

Which Acer Machine Do You Own?

Three adapters, three machine classes. Find yours, then match the model number.

Swift X

USB-C charging

Swift X SFX16-52G: A22-100P2A, 100W USB-C, $89.99
SFX16-52G-78PY configuration: same brick, cord included

Predator Helios

Gaming desktop-replacements

Predator Helios series: A20-330P1A, 330W, $94.99
Check the wattage on the old brick before ordering: some Helios configurations ship 230W or 280W

200W barrel laptops

Any brand with matching specs

200W-class machines with a 5.5 by 2.5mm tip: A11-200P1A, $89.99
Also replaces spare number A200A006L

Why Buy Your Chicony Adapter Here

1 yr

Replacement warranty

All batteries and adapters are covered for 1 year against manufacturing defects. A defective unit gets a free replacement.

Days to return

Unused items in original packaging can come back within 60 days. Defective or incorrect items ship back on us.

100%

Checked before dispatch

Every adapter runs a function and safety check before it ships, the same bench procedure we use for batteries.

24 h

Support response

Email support@laptopbatteriesadapters.com or WhatsApp +86 185 7067 9070. Requests are reviewed within 24 hours.

Genuine OEM Stock, Checked Before It Ships

Why genuine Chicony matters

Chicony Power Technology, founded in Taiwan in 1983, is one of the two big adapter OEMs alongside Delta Electronics, and supplies Acer, MSI, HP and Dell. Community threads on MSI and Acer forums confirm Chicony bricks as original equipment, not third-party substitutes. The clone tier skips the protection circuit that regulates voltage and current inside a genuine brick.

What we check before dispatch

Each adapter runs a function and safety check on the bench before shipment: output under load, connector fit, cable and housing. Runtime and spec claims on this page come from the listings, like the multi-voltage profiles on the A22-100P2A and the worldwide 100 to 240V input on the A11-200P1A.

Adapter Finder and Model Decoder

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Chicony AC Adapter FAQ

A Chicony AC adapter is a factory-original laptop power brick made by Chicony Power Technology, the Taiwanese manufacturer founded in 1983 that supplies Acer, MSI, HP and Dell. If the charger in your laptop box says Chicony, it is the original part, not a third-party substitute. Community threads on the MSI and Acer forums confirm the same.

Yes. Chicony Power is one of the two largest adapter OEMs alongside Delta Electronics, and builds bricks that laptop brands sell under their own names. Forum consensus ranks it with Delta and other tier-one OEMs. For a replacement, the brand is the safe half of the decision; the other half is matching wattage, voltage and tip to your machine.

The Acer Predator Helios series uses the 330W A20-330P1A adapter with a 5.5mm barrel, $94.99 on this page. Check the wattage printed on your old brick first: some Helios configurations ship 230W or 280W instead, and the part number on the label is the final word. View the A20-330P1A.

The Acer Swift X SFX16-52G uses the Chicony A22-100P2A, a 100W USB-C Power Delivery adapter at 20V 5A with multi-voltage profiles, $89.99 with the power cord included. View the A22-100P2A.

Yes, when voltage and connector match exactly and wattage is equal or higher. The laptop draws only the power it needs. Lower wattage is the direction to avoid: it charges slowly and throttles under gaming loads. On USB-C models, any Power Delivery charger with enough wattage negotiates safely.

Yes, if the voltage and barrel tip are identical, and this substitution is common in the Helios family. The machine draws what it needs and the bigger brick runs cooler. The reverse, a 230W brick on a 330W machine, causes throttling and battery drain under load. When in doubt, match the model number printed on the original.

Read the label on the underside of the brick: the model line reads like A22-100P2A or A11-200P1A, with the output below it, for example 19.5V 10.5A. The spare number, like A200A006L, maps to the same adapter. Measure the barrel tip if the print is worn: 5.5 by 2.5mm is the common size in this range.

Only when the specs match. Chicony builds each model to the ordering brand's specification, so compatibility is decided by voltage, wattage and tip, not by the Chicony name. The A11-200P1A fits any 200W-class machine with a 5.5 by 2.5mm barrel at 19.5V, whatever the logo on the lid.

They need a USB-C Power Delivery charger with enough wattage, and the A22-100P2A at 100W with multi-voltage profiles is the genuine Swift X part. PD chargers negotiate voltage and current with the laptop automatically, so there is no tip to match. Lighter USB-C chargers work for top-ups but cannot feed a gaming load.

The A11-200P1A is the 200W Chicony brick with spare number A200A006L, outputting 19.5V at 10.5A through a 5.5 by 2.5mm barrel, with 100 to 240V worldwide input and the power cord included, $89.99. View the A11-200P1A.

Chicony AC Adapter Solutions for Acer Swift X and Predator Helios