USB-C mandatory law EU timeline
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ChatGPT
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SUMMARY
ChatGPT provides a chronological timeline approach starting from September 2021 when the European Commission proposed USB-C standardization. It mentions the June 2022 provisional agreement between Parliament and Council, and references October developments. The response includes official government sources and focuses on the regulatory process leading to the mandate, emphasizing the goals of reducing electronic waste and enhancing consumer convenience.
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Perplexity
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SUMMARY
Perplexity delivers the most comprehensive response with specific dates and extensive device coverage. It clearly states December 28, 2024 as the deadline for mobile devices and April 28, 2026 for laptops. The response includes detailed lists of affected devices (smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, gaming consoles, etc.) and provides important context about existing devices remaining compliant. It cites 10 sources for verification.
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Google AIO
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SUMMARY
Google AIO provides a concise, factual summary focusing on the key deadlines and device categories. It mentions December 28, 2024 for smartphones, tablets, and cameras, and April 28, 2026 for laptops. The response emphasizes the law's goals of standardizing chargers and reducing e-waste, while noting the scope covers most portable electronic devices sold in the EU.
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Strategic Insights & Recommendations
Dominant Brand
No specific brands are mentioned across any platform responses, as the focus is entirely on EU regulatory requirements and compliance deadlines.
Platform Gap
Perplexity provides the most detailed device coverage and sourcing, while ChatGPT focuses on regulatory timeline and Google AIO offers the most concise summary.
Link Opportunity
All platforms reference official EU sources and government websites, creating opportunities for linking to regulatory compliance guides and implementation resources.
Key Takeaways for This Prompt
December 28, 2024 is the universal deadline mentioned across all platforms for most portable electronic devices.
Laptops have a later compliance deadline of April 28, 2026 according to both Perplexity and Google AIO.
The mandate aims to reduce electronic waste and standardize charging across the EU market.
Perplexity provides the most comprehensive device list while other platforms focus on major categories.
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