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.

Targus ACH226EU USB-C to 4-Port USB-A Hub

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Turn one USB-C port into four USB-A 3.0 ports with the Targus ACH226EU USB-C to 4-Port USB-A Hub.

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Description

Connect your USB-A peripherals – like mice, keyboards, flash drives and hard drives – by plugging in up to four devices in the USB-A ports and connecting the tethered USB cable into your computer’s USB-C port. This hub provides transfer speeds up to 5Gbps. Compact and lightweight, it’s easy to take it along with you anywhere you go.
*Max DC 5V 900mA per port (if only one port is connected). When two or more ports are connected at the same time, the max output depends on the host PC’s USB Type-C port.

Turn one USB-C port into 4 USB-A 3.0 ports
Supports up to 5Gbps data transfer rate per USB-A port
Max 900mA output per USB-A port*
Windows and Mac OS compatible

Specifications

Product ID: ACH226EU
Works With: PCs and Macs
Material: Plastic

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