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 USB-C DP Alt Mode Single Video 4K HDMI/VGA Docking Station with 100W PD Pass-Thru – DOCK419EUZ

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Universal USB-C® Single Video 4K HDMI/VGA Dock w 100 W PD Power Pass-Thru

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Description

Turn your laptop into a powerful workstation with Targus’ compact USB-C DP Alt Mode Single Video 4K HDMI/VGA Docking Station with 100W Power Delivery Pass-Thru.

Connect your USB-C-enabled devices to a single HDMI or VGA display, while also connecting to a Gigabit Ethernet network, and plugging in your key peripherals — like mice, keyboards, flash drives or hard drives – into the USB-A and USB-C ports. You can even keep your laptop charged and powered by connecting your laptop’s USB-C power adapter to the USB-C port on the dock.

This dock supports up to 100W (20V/5A) charging max and provides transfer speeds up to 5Gbps per port. Compact and lightweight, it’s easy to take along with you anywhere you go.

Please note: Connected host device must support DP Alt Mode over USB-C.

Specifications

Product ID: DOCK419EUZ
Connection Technology : USB 3.2 G1
Host Port Compatibility : DP Alt Mode over USB-C
Works With : Windows, Mac, Chrome
Ethernet : Yes
Max Host Power : 100W
Output Voltages : Pass-thru
Power Source : Pass-thru
HDMI : 1
DisplayPort : 0
Mini Display Port : 0
VGA : 1
DVI-D : 0
DVI-I : 0
Total USB A Ports : 2
USB-C / USB 3.2 G2 : 1
Thunderbolt : 0
Audio : 0
Colour : Grey
Weight : 0.08 kg
Dimensions : 9.5 x 1.4 x 5.2 cm (W x H x D)

Features

Connect one external HDMI display (max resolution 4K@30Hz) or one VGA display (max resolution 1920×1200@60Hz)*
Connect quickly and securely to the internet with the Gigabit Ethernet port
Add 2 USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports (1 fast charging)** and 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port to your host
Supports up to 5Gbps data transfer rate per USB-A or USB-C port
Connect a USB-C device or power adapter to the USB-C port
USB-C (3.2 Gen 1 SuperSpeed 5Gbps) port supports power delivery pass-through***
USB-C (3.2 Gen 1 SuperSpeed) connector supports power delivery up to 100W upstream**** and Power Delivery 3.0 Fast Role Swap*****
Thunderbolt™ 3 host compatible
Windows®, MacOS®, Chrome OS™ compatible

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