Type C usb type charger cable/docks

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andy_65_in

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my pc has a type c usb port...does this port really offer faster charging/data transfer speeds versus usb type 3 ports etc..and if so..please advice a good brand usb type c dock which can accomodate multiple ports like sd card reader,hdmi and usb type 3.0.thanks
 
SaiyanGoku

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The port on laptop needs to be wired appropriately for specific tech to work. Type-c is just a connector. It can be USB 2.0, USB 3.1, USB 3.2, thunderbolt 3 or even displayport (which is required for display out, correct me if I'm wrong). I got a type-c to 4 port USB 3.0 hub because the one in mine is just a USB 3.1 gen 1 data only port (no power). The connector is reversible and that's the only benefit as of now.

I can't suggest anything randomly but can say that it should work okay with a normal hub (no mixed ports).
 
omega44-xt

omega44-xt

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andy_65_in said:
my pc has a type c usb port...does this port really offer faster charging/data transfer speeds versus usb type 3 ports etc..and if so..please advice a good brand usb type c dock which can accomodate multiple ports like sd card reader,hdmi and usb type 3.0.thanks
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Not all type C ports are same, most of them are USB 3.1 these days, likely has a display protocol as well. Likely your laptop won't support charging via type C as it would be lacking USB PD protocols.

Honestly tough to say which protocols it supports, or if it even has a display support, might be skimped in budget laptops. Using it as a hub for more USB ports & a card reader should be possible in any port, but not others. Something like a Thunderbolt 3 on type C port supports multiple displays & external GPU as well. So more versatile.

At least mention which laptop you have.
 
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andy_65_in

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omega44-xt said:
Not all type C ports are same, most of them are USB 3.1 these days, likely has a display protocol as well. Likely your laptop won't support charging via type C as it would be lacking USB PD protocols.

Honestly tough to say which protocols it supports, or if it even has a display support, might be skimped in budget laptops. Using it as a hub for more USB ports & a card reader should be possible in any port, but not others. Something like a Thunderbolt 3 on type C port supports multiple displays & external GPU as well. So more versatile.

At least mention which laptop you have.
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Asus x512FA..1 x Type-C USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
 
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omega44-xt

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andy_65_in said:
Asus x512FA..1 x Type-C USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
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It's a cheap laptop, 35k laptop here is $350-400 laptop in the US which is pretty cheap by world standards. So it has just a data transfer port, no USB PD (so no charging) & likely no display output (need Display Port over Type C protocol).
 
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andy_65_in

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omega44-xt said:
It's a cheap laptop, 35k laptop here is $350-400 laptop in the US which is pretty cheap by world standards. So it has just a data transfer port, no USB PD (so no charging) & likely no display output (need Display Port over Type C protocol).
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ok...so what can this port do...charge the phone and transfer files ??
 
SaiyanGoku

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andy_65_in said:
ok...so what can this port do...charge the phone and transfer files ??
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It is a data only port, so file transfer is by default enabled. Coming to charging, I don't think it'll supply more than 5V 0.5A or 1A at best. Your phone's stock charger will be faster (unless its an iphone).
 
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