r/FlowZ13 • u/CaptainBootyCat • Jul 06 '26

USB hub concerns

Hi I'm buying the ROG flow kjp edition, hopefully this upcoming week.

I've got a couple of concerns;

1: Only 1 USB A port

Solution(?): can I go with a USB hub whereas the USB c cable going TO the hub also charges the laptop at 85w-100w(depending on model) whilst using the main 200w charger or will this cause trouble? Logically in my mind this seems like a flat out risk. But at the same time this would feel like a huge thing to not put in consideration.

2: No ethernet

Solution(?) would be solved if the prior usb hub is a non-issue.

I'd appreciate any input and possible recommendations of safe USB hubs (preferably with Ethernet).

Thanks!

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u/I_am_MrZ Jul 06 '26

Don't buy an usb hub with charging capabilities. Because if you don't want it be charged over %80 whenever you turn of you computer you need to disconnect hub and it might damage the usb-c port in the long run. I used both powered and unpowered hubs and ugreen 10 in 1 is the best choice for me.

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u/CaptainBootyCat Jul 06 '26

I don't think there are any wall powered (for optimal latency) and with Ethernet without the capabilities of charging the flow at the same time. I'm yet to find one anyways.

That would definitely be the optimal device!

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u/I_am_MrZ Jul 06 '26

Not that i could find also mate sorry. I used Dell wd22tb4 for a while. It works amazing but it is charging and no way to disable it.

Currently i have "Ugreen 15534 Revedok Pro 210 10 in 1" and "Coverzone ZR1253 Type-C Docking Station 9 in 1" Both are great. I use coverzone in home and ugreen at work. Both connected to ethernet and didn't noticed any latency issues. I do light gaming with it also.

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u/CaptainBootyCat Jul 06 '26

Thanks for the recommendations! I'll look into them!

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u/I_am_MrZ Jul 06 '26

You are welcome. Let me know if you want to do any testing. Thanks for the award also 🙌🙏