What is the difference between hubs and docking stations?

This question is a rather difficult one to answer. Because different companies have different interpretations of it when making their devices. But in theory, hubs are meant to expand the capabilities of your port (display, audio, and USB), whereas docks add other types of connections to your USB port in particular. On the other hand, docking stations typically focus on expanding your USB port’s connectivity options by adding various other types of connections, including HDMI, Ethernet, and more. Additionally, docking stations generally provide a power input port to charge your device while expanding its functionality.

What kind of USB hub should I buy?

Better USB hubs often provide a couple of extra types of USB ports on top of expanding the number of USB ports on your device. If you are getting a USB-C hub, you should look for one that gives you at least 2 USB-A ports and a couple of USB-C ports, not just one or the other. Additionally, if the hub offers extra connection options like an audio jack or a display output, it can greatly enhance your connectivity options. An example of a product from our list of hubs is the “Logi Dock – All In One Docking Station.

Do hubs charge your laptop?

Whether a hub can charge your laptop depends on the manufacturer’s design. But yes, it is possible for a hub to also charge your laptop when plugged into power. An example of such a hub from our website is the “Targus DOCK310 Universal USB-C DV4K Docking Station,” which not only expands connectivity options but also provides power delivery to charge your laptop simultaneously.

Lindy 43091 USB 3.1 TYPE C Hub 4 Port

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LINDY USB 3.1 TYPE C HUB 4 PORT

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Sku:

43091

Description

Provides 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 / 3.0 SuperSpeed ports with data rates up to 5Gbps
Allows connection of 2 Type A and 2 Type C peripherals
Compatible with all USB Type C equipped computers
USB bus-powered, or can be externally powered
2 year warranty

Each of the ports is capable of outputting 5V 1.5A to directly power most common peripherals such as smartphones, mice and webcams, whilst a DC jack is available to connect an external power supply if multiple devices with high power requirements are connected.

The Type C connectors reversible design was developed to find a connection regardless of which way the cable is inserted into the port and with ‘Plug and Play’ installation, no drivers are required, therefore this hub can be installed with minimum difficulty, ideal for both professional and first time users.

Specifications

Product ID: 43091
USB Standard: USB 3.1 Gen 1 / 3.0
Supported Bandwidth: 5 Gbps
Chipset: GL3523
Compatibility: USB Type C equipped computers (incl. Apple M1)
Power Delivery: –
Special Features: –

Connectors

Inputs: 1 x USB Type C (Male)
Outputs: 2 x USB Type A (Female), 2 x USB Type C (Female)
Power: 3.5/1.35mm DC socket

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