Recommendations for a simple USB-C splitter or hub with one charging and one data port

alvescarlos

Hello,
I want to connect my iPad to a device via USB-C to USB-C but I also want to charge the iPad at the same time, since it might be connected for a long period.
Which would be your recommendations for a simple USB-C splitter or hub with two USB-C connections, one for charging and other for data?

Thank you very much in advance.

Cheers!

audiblevideo

for 20$
UGREEN Uno 6-in-1 USB-C Hub
https://www.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-uno-6-in-1-usb-c-hub-4k60hz-100w-10gbps

works well and is the cheapest hub I've ever bought

FruityLoop

I use one of these.

A few different manufacturers make the same model with a different name on top. It has USB-C PD charging port as well as USB-C data, 3 x USB-A and an HDMi port. However, its main feature is the 4ft cable so you don't have a cumbersome box dangling from your device, as the hub can sit well away from it. Roughly £20 at the minute although I think I got mine for about £13 a year or so ago.

bluegroove

@audiblevideo said:
for 20$
UGREEN Uno 6-in-1 USB-C Hub
https://www.ugreen.com/products/ugreen-uno-6-in-1-usb-c-hub-4k60hz-100w-10gbps

works well and is the cheapest hub I've ever bought

UGREEN stuff is great.

I have one of these and looks like it's on sale for cheaper than what I paid:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BLNDNBG1

My advice is to get a bigger one than you think you need. I remember thinking I'd only need two ports and had to upgrade. And even though this one has 7, it's still tiny & lightweight.

espiegel123

A key thing with USB-C PD is making sure you don’t under-power the hub. One should use a decent power supply with some excess capacity. In my tech support work , I come across people using the power supply that came with their iPad as the power supply for the hub. This results in underpowering as the hub needs some power.

Anker makes some decent power supplies that are not expensive…more power than you need is better than too little. USB-C PD involves communication between power supply and devices so that the correct amount of power is provided.

alvescarlos

Thank you all for the excellent advices.

@espiegel123 said:
A key thing with USB-C PD is making sure you don’t under-power the hub. One should use a decent power supply with some excess capacity. In my tech support work , I come across people using the power supply that came with their iPad as the power supply for the hub. This results in underpowering as the hub needs some power.

Anker makes some decent power supplies that are not expensive…more power than you need is better than too little. USB-C PD involves communication between power supply and devices so that the correct amount of power is provided.

I wasn't aware of this question. I was expecting to use the my iPad (Air 4th generation) power supply to connect to the PD port of the hub.

I went looking for Anker power supply solutions and I found this one, the Anker 735 Charger (Nano II 65W) model, that I think suits my needs, since I also have a Macbook Air 13'' and an iPhone 8:

https://www.anker.com/products/a2667?variant=41581366575254

Do you think it's appropriate? Or (sorry if this is a silly question) am I taking risks in damaging the iPad or the iPhone, since they're older models?

Thank you so much again.

Cheers!

steve99

I use this ‘Ruxely’ one data one power splitter, has been reliable for a few years now:

USB-C OTG Adapter with 60W Power... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09J2MRL8S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

espiegel123

@alvescarlos said:
Thank you all for the excellent advices.

@espiegel123 said:
A key thing with USB-C PD is making sure you don’t under-power the hub. One should use a decent power supply with some excess capacity. In my tech support work , I come across people using the power supply that came with their iPad as the power supply for the hub. This results in underpowering as the hub needs some power.

Anker makes some decent power supplies that are not expensive…more power than you need is better than too little. USB-C PD involves communication between power supply and devices so that the correct amount of power is provided.

I wasn't aware of this question. I was expecting to use the my iPad (Air 4th generation) power supply to connect to the PD port of the hub.

I went looking for Anker power supply solutions and I found this one, the Anker 735 Charger (Nano II 65W) model, that I think suits my needs, since I also have a Macbook Air 13'' and an iPhone 8:

https://www.anker.com/products/a2667?variant=41581366575254

Do you think it's appropriate? Or (sorry if this is a silly question) am I taking risks in damaging the iPad or the iPhone, since they're older models?

Thank you so much again.

Cheers!

From what I understand, if your devices are USB-C and receiving power from the hub then that Anker will be fine. The watts represent what the power supply can deliver. What actually gets delivered is based on what the devices draw.

Perhaps someone with actual hardware expertise can confirm. This information is based on what some people with better hardware knowledge than I have have advised here and elsewhere.

uncledave

@steve99 said:
I use this ‘Ruxely’ one data one power splitter, has been reliable for a few years now:

USB-C OTG Adapter with 60W Power... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09J2MRL8S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This is good info. I hadn't seen this type of "basic" USB adapter before. The trick is to search for USB-C OTG Adapter. There are quite a few examples available, so you don't have to go for a dock or video combo adapter.