USB-C hub buying guide

A hub is only as good as the port it plugs into. Before comparing hubs, confirm your laptop's USB-C port carries video and data — look for DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt in the manual. A charge-only port will charge through the hub and do nothing else.

What LumenDock gives you

4K@60Hz HDMI, 100W USB-C pass-through charging, gigabit Ethernet, SD and microSD (UHS-I), and three high-speed USB ports. The 100W pass-through matters: it means the hub does not steal charging power from the laptop while everything else is connected.

What to check before buying

• Does your laptop need 4K at 60Hz, or is 30Hz enough? LumenDock does 60Hz — buy the refresh rate your monitor actually uses.
• Do you need Ethernet, or is Wi-Fi enough? Paying for a port you never plug in is the most common hub mistake.
• Is your laptop's charger 100W or below? Pass-through above 100W is not supported by this hub.

Desk setup, in order

Plug the hub into the laptop first, then the monitor, then power, then peripherals. If the monitor does not appear, check the port (above) before assuming the hub is faulty.