Re:Why do USB-C hubs still have USB 2.0 ports? (2021)
by skybrian on Wednesday May 11, 2022 @12:15AM
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I looked into how USB 2 unpowered hubs work and it sounds like "not very well."
For example, Anker sells a USB 3 hub and it's up to the user to make sure that whatever is plugged into it doesn't exceed 900 milliamps.
I'm thinking that a good way to go would be to get a hub that connects to a USB-C port and lets you plug in USB 2/3 devices? That way there's plenty of power for them without needing a power adapter. Plus USB 2 devices are cheaper.
For example, Anker sells a USB 3 hub and it's up to the user to make sure that whatever is plugged into it doesn't exceed 900 milliamps.
I'm thinking that a good way to go would be to get a hub that connects to a USB-C port and lets you plug in USB 2/3 devices? That way there's plenty of power for them without needing a power adapter. Plus USB 2 devices are cheaper.