[Updated 2022/11/03 with InLine and CE-Link brand hubs]
Introduction
Why are there so many different USB-C hubs on the market? A quick search on Amazon reveals thousands of different products with various capabilities and form factors but no easy way to sort through them. What if you don’t need a 15-in-1 monstrosity? What if all you need is more USB-C ports?
Below I’ve compared 30+ USB-C hubs that have multiple USB-C downstream outputs. In the chart, I’ve detailed how power is accepted by the hub and delivered to downstream devices among other features important to USB-C users.
Portable USB-C hubs (27)
Unless otherwise indicated, all models have an integrated USB-C cable, 4.5W power, and 5Gb/s data without DP alt mode video on each downstream port. See this reddit post for info on newer hubs that also have DP alt mode output
Downstream USB-C ports | Product link & Price (USD) | Powered by? | Notes |
2 | Belkin F4U090BTBLK ~$100 | Host PC | – 2x USB A |
2* | CE-Link UTC-DCC2U07-10G ODM | Host PC or 100W PD | – 10GB/s – 2x USB A – 1 USB-A port supports 7.5W – *1x USB-C when using PD PSU – 85W PD laptop charging |
2* | CE-Link UTC-DCC2U07-5G ODM | Host PC or 100W PD | – 2x USB A – 1 USB-A port supports 7.5W – *1x USB-C when using PD PSU – 85W PD laptop charging |
2* | CE-Link UTC-DCC2U10G-AL / UTC-DCC2U-10G ODM | Host PC or 100W PD | – 10GB/s – 2x USB A – 1 USB-A port supports 7.5W – *1x USB-C when using PD PSU – 85W PD laptop charging |
2 | CE-Link UTC-2C2U ODM | Host PC | – 2x USB A – up to 7.5W on downstream USB-A ports |
2* | CE-Link UTC-DCC2U5G-AL / UTC-DCC2U-5G ODM | Host PC or 100W PD | – 2x USB A – 1 USB-A port supports 7.5W – *1x USB-C when using PD PSU – 85W PD laptop charging |
2 | IcyBox IB-HUB1426-CPD $50 | Host PC or 100W PD | – 60W laptop charging – 2x USB A |
2 | IcyBox IB-HUB1427-C31 $50 | Host PC | – 10 GB/s – 2x USB A |
2 | IcyBox IB-HUB1428-C31 $50 | Host PC | – 10 GB/s – 2x USB A |
3 | IcyBox IB-HUB1429-CPD $50 | Host PC or 100W PD | – 10 GB/s – 85W PD laptop charging |
4* | InLine 3539B €45 | Host PC or 100W PD | – 10 GB/s -*3x USB-C when using PD PSU – 85W PD laptop charging |
2 | Kensington K39124WW ~$30 | Host PC | – 2x USB A |
2 | IcyBox IB-HUB1427-C31 ~$35 | Host PC | – 10 GB/s – 2x USB A |
4 | Satechi ST-UC4PHM ~$40 | Host PC | |
2 | SiteCom CN-384 $45 | Host PC | – up to 7.5W on downstream ports |
4 | SiteCom CN-385 $50-70 | Host PC | – up to 7.5W on downstream ports |
4* | SiteCom CN-386 $50-70 | Host PC or 100W PD | – up to 7.5W on downstream ports -*3x USB-C when using PSU – 85W PD laptop charging |
2 | SSK SC109 ~$20 | Host PC | – 10 GB/s – 2x USB A |
2 | Startech HB31C2A2CB ~$45 | Host PC | – 10 GB/s – 2x USB A – up to 7.5W on downstream ports |
2 | Trust 208020 n/a | Host PC | – 2x USB A |
2 | UpTab UP-C24USBA / Club3D CSV-1542 / Juiced QuadHub / DeLock 63260 / AVLT HB06-1 ~$30-60 | Host PC | – 10 GB/s – 2x USB A – up to 7.5W on downstream ports – multiple re-brands available |
Desktop/rack-mount USB-C hubs (14)
Unless otherwise indicated, all models include a detachable USB-C cable, 4.5W power, and 5Gb/s data without DP alt mode video on each downstream port.
Downstream USB-C ports | Product link & Price (USD) | Powered by? | Notes |
4 | CoolGear CG-240W-PD ~$300 | External 250W PSU included | – 5Gb/s – 60W PD laptop charging – PD charging up to 20V @ 3A per port |
7 | Coolgear CG-7U3CML ~$130 | External PSU not included | – 5Gb/s – 5V @ 900mA/port |
4 | CoolGear CG-4U3CML ~$100 | External PSU not included | – 10Gb/s – 5V @ 900mA/port |
2 | Coolgear CG-7PU313C-PS ~$100 | External 60W PSU included | – 5Gb/s – 5x USB A – 5V @ 900mA/port |
2 | Coolgear CG-4P31CHUB / CG-4P31CHUB-M ~$125 | External 60W PSU included | – 10Gb/s – 2x USB A – 5V @ 900mA/port |
12 | Coolgear USB-12U1CH ~$375 | External PSU not included | – 480Mb/s (USB 2.0) – up to 5V @ 3A / port |
2 | Coolgear CG-6PU3DH-C ~$75 | External PSU not included | – 5Gb/s – 4x USB A – 5V @ 900mA/port |
3 | Corsair USB100 ~$80 | External 65W PSU included | – 4x USB A – 1 port supports 5V @ 3A |
2* | DeLock 64504 ~$80 | External 10W PSU included and/or 60W PD | – 10Gb/s – 2x USB A – *1 USB-C port when using PD PSU – 60W PD laptop charging |
3 | Exsys EX-1237HMVS ~€168 | External PSU not included | – 10Gb/s – 4x USB A – 2 ports support 5V @ 3A |
3 | IcyBox IB-HUB1777-C31 $200 | External PSU not included | – 10Gb/s – 4x USB A |
4 | Juiced VertexHub ~$80 | External 48W PSU included | – 10Gb/s – 3x USB A – up to 12W/port |
2 | StarTech HB30C5A2CST ~$80 | External 36W PSU included | – 4x USB A – 1x dedicated 12W USB A charge port – Detachable USB-C -> USB B cable |
Charging-only
Some rack-mount chargers can have 16+-ports and up to 500W power supplies. These are not intended for home/office use and are only suitable for lab environments. Some have no data capabilities while others have USB 2.0 to help with automated tablet/phone testing when wi-fi isn’t reliable: https://www.coolgear.com/product-category/usb-c-products/usb-c-chargers
Please let me know of additional data hubs with multiple downstream USB-C ports, especially those that support PD charging at >15W (5V @ 3A) or greater or that have DisplayPort alt mode available on the ports.
More Info
Thunderbolt 3 docks?
There are several docks that work on either TB3 or USB-C systems with two downstream USB-C ports including HP TB3/USB-C Dock G2, Plugable TBT3-UDC1, Kensington SD5500T, or the Goodway DBC14A0. These docks have reduced functionality when used on USB-C systems though.
Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 docks?
See the separate article on TB4/USB4 docks.
Chipsets used in multi-port USB-C hubs
- VIA VL820
- Cypress HX3PD
- Realtek RTS5429
I’m trying to find a hub that accepts an 8k displayport to usb-c monitor connector. How would I determine if the usb-c is compatible? Is 10gbps enough for such applications?
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Hi – the data bandwidth cited above is not relevant – what you need to know is your devices need to support DisplayPort 1.4 Alt mode. Are you trying to connect an 8K display to a PC via a docking station?
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I’ve been trying to connect my 10-bit HDR 4k monitor to my thunderbolt laptop. I needed to use a DisplayPort 1.4 cable. I used the cable matters “Cable Matters Short USB C to DisplayPort Cable (USB-C to DisplayPort Cable, USB C to DP Cable) Supporting 8K 60Hz in Black 3.3 ft” from Amazon. I contacted CableMatters and they notified my that they currently don’t have any DisplayPort 1.4 cables that also support plug-in usb-c charging.
Ideally I would be able to connect a small dock with power + the ability to connect the DisplayPort 1.4 cable to usb-c + other usb-c devices.
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So no 10gb/s hubs with downstream pd power?
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Sadly no. There are Thunderbolt docking stations that have this, but are not fully compatible with USB-C-only host PCs.
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Hi,
How about ones with just one downstream port with decent power (1.5-2.4A)?
Basically, I want data from one source and power from another combined into one USB-C port.
Or is there an easier solution?
Thanks
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Hi – I think you need what is known as a USB-C “power injector” Try Coolgear: https://www.usbgear.com/CG-UCUSBPDB.html
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A new StarTech dock that matches 2x USB-C downstream + 10Gbps requirement https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-4-Port-USB-C-10Gbps-USB/dp/B08411WQGG?
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Nice find!
This is a re-brand of the SiteCom CN-384 hub which I’ve added as well.
Also added the Kensington and AVLT hubs.
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This is the only one I could find which has both PD passthrough and downstream DP alt mode. If you don’t need PD passthrough you can use any TB4 dock, or the dell WD15. They come with their own power bricks.
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sorry, this is the product I was talking about: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Monitor-Multiport-Pass-Through-DKM31C3HVCPD/dp/B0B5H8TPF8/
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Actually the one with PD and downstream alt mode is this: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Monitor-Multiport-Pass-Through-DKM31C3HVCPD/dp/B0B5H8TPF8/
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Hi Dan! Hope all is well with you. Do any of these USB-C to USB-C hubs support DisplayPort Alternate Mode for video over USB-C?
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There’s this USB 3.2 Gen2 hub I’m planning to buy, and it looks like it has downstream PD and DP alt mode and also M.2 port (!), maybe worth checking out
https://www.unitek-products.com/products/uhub-s7-7-in-1-usb-c-hub-with-10gbps-data-hdmi-and-pd-100w
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Sorry, I meant this one: https://www.unitek-products.com/products/uhub-h6-storage-6-in-1-usb-c-m-2-ssd-storage-hub-with-10gbps-data-hdmi-and-pd-100w
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Doesn’t seem to have downstream DP alt mode based on the specs. They only talk about upstream.
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Are there any hubs with USB ( Type-C or 3.0) that provides around 10W to charge mobile devices and Raspberry PI apart from charging laptop?
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Great summary
I would add also
Exsys USB Hub EX-1237HMVS (3+4 ports) – 10Gbps
Corsair USB100 – also nice
I can recommend both after a bit of use.
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There appears to be an clone/import of the InLine 3539B as the Wavlink WL-UHP515. I don’t have the 3935B to do a full compare. The specs appear to be the same. The UHP515 I received looks very similar to the 3539B. The silkscreen does not have the port labels. The instructions list the same port layout of PD 87W USB C on the cable end followed by 3 x USB C 10G ports. The hub has a USB ID of 2109:0822.
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The article referneces “See this separate article for hub that has DP alt mode to support monitors” but there is no link for this. Im just lookin for a usb c hub with ports so i can power it and run video out usb c dp alt more to a portable monitor, while connecting it to a steam deck. why does this seem so hard
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Sorry about that. I fixed that part of the article. I think I meant to link to this reddit post of mine: https://www.mslforces.com/cable-and-adapter/usb4-thunderbolt4-hoover-ridge-5-in-1-hub-60w.html
I don’t know if the MSL hub ever shipped, but I did review the Sparkle hub that has USB-C w DP alt mode: https://dancharblog.wordpress.com/2023/09/11/sparkle-td-8140-usb4-travel-dock-review-teardown-intel-hoover-ridge-jhl8140-dock/
At some point, I’ll write an article about all the JHL8140-based portable hubs (a bunch are supposed to hit the market this month and ought to have USB-C DP/Alt outputs!)
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thanks for some reason finding hubs with either multiple usb c output or pd+ dp alt mode is hard. Most come with ports i dont need.
Im specifically looking at this for two automotive projects im working on with similar designs.
1) using a 7 inch touch screen usb c monitor, mounting it in the stock navigation hood of the car and then hardwiring a usb c kit for power and running it off my phone using desktop mode. so a small hub which provides pd power + the hardwire kit to be hidden behind the radio is ideal.
2) Another similar concept but with a 10.1in usb c touchscreen monitor(two usb c inputs) with either a mini pc or a sbc in the car also hardwired the car for diagnostic and tuning capabilites. The hardwire will power the pc and the usb output will power the monitor. this along side of running something similar to the first where i can also connect my phone/steamdeck into the system though not sure if pd from the hardwire > pc > monitor > phone/steamdeck will be enough power to charge and run all 3. so if can have power through a small hub should be enough for all devices
Im at about 99% of what i need for everything usb cables included. just need to make sure all devices have adequate power.
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“see this separate article for hub that has DP alt mode to support monitors”
there is no link to an articel here. looking for a simple hub
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