USB-C hub that only adds USB-C ports: data, PD, and video

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You can add USB-C ports and still pick the wrong hub, because ports that look the same do different jobs.

A data-only hub will not drive a USB-C monitor or charge the PC.

Buy on the mix of 10Gbps data, USB PD charging, and USB-C video.

Quick pick table

These six USB-C-only hubs are grouped by job.

Need	Model	Host / spec	Why it fits	Skip if
Cheap data-only extra ports	UGREEN USB-C 4-port hub	Hosts with data USB-C	Four 10Gbps ports	You need charge or video
A 1 m cable	QUUGE USB-C 4-port hub	Hosts with data USB-C	1 m cable	You need a short lead
PC charge plus four devices	UGREEN USB-C 5-in-1 hub	USB PD PCs	Charge while four data ports stay free	You need video
Stable links when power is swapped	Belkin Connect USB-C 4-in-1 hub	Mac, iPad, Windows	Keeps links during power role swap	You need video
Video, charge, and data	Anker USB-C hub (4-in-1, 10Gbps)	Hosts with video + USB PD	4K 60Hz on the combo port	You need four data-only ports
Phone or AR glasses	Buffalo USB-C 2-port hub BSHM2U105C1PWH	Hosts with USB-C video	Charge and video together	You need many data devices

UGREEN 4-port

All four ports are data at up to 10Gbps. It is for people who want several SSDs on one USB-C host port.

It does not charge the PC or output video. If a HDD needs extra power at the hub, look at ICZI instead of this model.

QUUGE 4-port

Four USB-C ports at up to 10Gbps, with a 1 m braided cable.

Need a metre of reach, pick QUUGE. If 30 cm is enough, pick the UGREEN 4-port.

UGREEN 5-in-1

Four 10Gbps data ports plus a 100W USB PD input. It charges the PC and still leaves four data ports.

If you need about 90W to the PC, Acer is the next name. About 87W is Aceele. About 85W is Satechi. Those are other models.

If you need a 60 cm cable, LENTION is the name. None of these 5-in-1 type hubs output video.

Belkin 4-in-1

Four 10Gbps USB-C ports, and up to 85W to the PC.

USB-C headphones can attach. If you want the links to stay up when you plug or unplug power, this is the Belkin pick.

Anker 4-in-1

Three 10Gbps data ports, plus one combo port. On a video-capable PC that combo port does 4K 60Hz, and PC charge is up to 85W.

If you want video on a separate port, Selore is the name. VANGREE’s listing name and port count do not match, so it is not a buy pick there.

If you want video and charge on one port, Anker is the pick.

Buffalo 2-port

One combo port for video, audio, and data, plus a USB PD port. Charge up to 92W and 4K 60Hz at the same time.

j5create is the name for 4K 240Hz, and Sanwa Direct for about 95W to the PC. Those are other SKUs.

If you want 4K 60Hz plus charge on a two-port hub, Buffalo is the pick.

Spec comparison

Item	UGREEN 4-port	QUUGE 4-port	UGREEN 5-in-1	Belkin 4-in-1	Anker 4-in-1	Buffalo 2-port
USB-C layout	4 data	4 data	4 data + 1 PD	4 data	3 data + 1 combo	1 combo + 1 PD
Max data	10Gbps	10Gbps	10Gbps	10Gbps	10Gbps	Not published
PD in / to host	No	No	100W / not published	100W / 85W	100W / 85W	100W / 92W
USB-C video	No	No	No	No	4K 60Hz	4K 60Hz
Host / spec	Data USB-C	Data USB-C	USB PD PC	USB PD host	Video + USB PD	Video + USB PD
Cable	30 cm	1 m	Not published	Not published	Not published	Not published
Main gap	No video or charge	No video or charge	No video	No video	Only 3 data ports	Not for many devices

FAQ

Can the ICZI power USB-C port charge the PC?

No. That port feeds the hub only.

To charge the PC as well, look at UGREEN 5-in-1, Belkin, or Anker.

What to buy

• Four data ports on a short cable: UGREEN USB-C 4-port hub
• A 1 m cable: QUUGE USB-C 4-port hub
• PC charge plus four data ports: UGREEN USB-C 5-in-1 hub
• Keep links up when power is swapped: Belkin Connect USB-C 4-in-1 hub
• Video and charge on one port: Anker USB-C hub (4-in-1, 10Gbps)
• 4K 60Hz plus charge on two ports: Buffalo USB-C 2-port hub BSHM2U105C1PWH