40+ USB-C hubs with 2 or more USB-C downstream ports

[Updated 2022/11/03 with InLine and CE-Link brand hubs]

1. Introduction

2. Portable USB-C hubs (27)

3. Desktop/rack-mount USB-C hubs (14)

4. Charging-only

5. More Info

   1. Thunderbolt 3 docks?

   2. Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 docks?

   3. Chipsets used in multi-port USB-C hubs

   4. References

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

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.

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

References

• Why can’t I find a USB-C hub with multiple USB-C ports? – Super User

• Are there ANY USB-C ‘splitters’ (hubs with multiple USB-C ports) in existence? – Stack Exchange

• Why doesn’t anybody make a USB-C to multiple USB-C hub? – Quora