If you have more than one piece of GOBI heated gear, keeping track of which battery fits can get confusing. The 6500-PD is listed as compatible with select GOBI 5V, 7.4V, and 12V products, and it supports USB-C Power Delivery (PD) fast charging. Here is what those features mean.

What does PD mean?

PD stands for Power Delivery. It is a charging standard that lets a compatible USB-C power source and battery coordinate how much power to use while charging. The 6500-PD supports 30W PD charging and is specified to recharge in 3 hours or less with a compatible PD source.

PD is about recharge speed, not runtime. How long heated gear runs depends on the product, the number of heating zones, and the selected heat setting.

What do 5V, 7.4V, and 12V mean?

GOBI products use different voltage systems. The 6500-PD is listed for compatible products in the 5V, 7.4V, and 12V families. If you own more than one compatible product, that can make a spare battery useful across more of your gear.

Voltage compatibility and PD charging are separate features. Voltage indicates which product systems the battery is compatible with. PD describes how it recharges.

Voltage alone does not confirm a match. Product models and connectors matter too. Before pairing a battery with your gear, check the GOBI Battery Compatibility Chart for your exact product.

A full recharge in 3 hours or less is specified with a compatible PD source. Product and connector compatibility varies, so check the GOBI Battery Compatibility Chart for your exact model.

The short version

The GOBI 6500-PD combines compatibility with select 5V, 7.4V, and 12V GOBI products with 30W USB-C PD fast charging. Check the compatibility chart for your model. PD helps with recharge time; your product's runtime depends on its heating zones and heat setting.