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 Dual HDMI 4K Docking Station with 100W PD Pass-Thru – DOCK423EU

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Universal USB-C® Dual HDMI 4K Dock w 100 W PD Pass-Thru – For MST enabled devices

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Description

Turn your laptop into a dual video workstation with the compact USB-C Alt. Mode to Dual HDMI 4K Docking Station with 100W PD Pass-Thru. Connect your USB-C-enabled devices to two HDMI monitors, 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 ports.

Plus, access your data with the SD and Micro SD card reader/writer. You can even keep your laptop charged and powered by connecting the laptop USB-C power adapter to the USB-C port on this dual monitor dock. This dock also provides transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps per port. It supports up to 100W (20V/5A) charging max. Compact and lightweight, it’s easy to take it along with you anywhere you go.

* HDMI ports support USB-C DP Alt Mode and requires compatible USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode host. Supports (2) independent screens in Windows or Chromebook, (1) in iPadOS and (1) in macOS (or dual mirror)
** Requires compatible PD 3.0 host
*** USB-C PD power adapter is not included
**** Supports BC 1.2 at 1.5A charging (when USB-C power pass-thru port and laptop are connected)

Specifications

Product ID: DOCK423EU
Connection Technology : Multi-Function DisplayPort™ Alt-Mode
Host Port Compatibility : USB-C, DP Alt Mode, TB3 Compatible
Works With : Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Chrome OS, Linux, DeX
Ethernet : Yes
Max Host Power : 100W
Power Source : Pass-thru
HDMI : 2
DisplayPort : 0
Mini DisplayPort : 0
VGA : 0
DVI-D : 0
DVI-I : 0
Total USB-A Ports : 2
Fast Charging Ports : 1
USB-C Ports / 3.2 Gen 2 : 1 (pass-thru only)
Thunderbolt Ports : 0
Audio Ports : 0
SD/Micro SD : 1 of each
Lock Slot Compatibility : N/A
Colour : Silver
Dimensions : 15 x 10 x 3 cm
Weight : 0.13 kg

Features

Supports up to dual 4K UHD@ 60Hz* monitors via two HDMI 2.0 ports
USB-C Alt. Mode 7-inch host cable supports PD Pass-Thru Fast Role Swap** up to 100W***
2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (1 fast charging)****
1 SD and 1 Micro SD slots supporting Secure Digital v3.0 UHS-I
1 Gigabit Ethernet port
High Dynamic Range (HDR) capable
Windows®, macOS®, Chrome OS™, iPadOS®, Linux®, Samsung DeX® compatible

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