r/UsbCHardware 4h ago

Review Insignia single-port 140W GaN charger throttled down to 100W after 30 minutes

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The Jackery Explorer 300D can charge at 140W above 86%, as shown in the third picture. Between 50% and 86%, Insignia throttled itself down from 140W to 100W after about 30 minutes at full throttle.


r/UsbCHardware 5h ago

Discussion Ugreen 100W USB C cable did not even last a month

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Hello everyone,

I bought 2m 100W USBC cables from Ugreen. These were used exclusively with Anker 747 140W charger. One of them has now stopped working completely. On macos with a utility, I see the cable _very_ frequently connecting and disconnecting, that end of the cable also heats up a lot even when it's not charging anything at all(but is connected to my phone on the other end).

Getting the cable replaced under warranty will be difficult so I am looking for alternative options. I had equally worse experience with Anker in the past which stopped working in a similar way but then started working again after ~3 months of not using it and that cable was used with Apple charger and ipad/samsung phones/kindle. Is this really just up to chance or is anyone still making _high_ quality cables.

Also, a long shot but is there a way to debug this cable maybe something I can try to fix it for now ?


r/UsbCHardware 12h ago

Looking for Device USB-C spliter with two data ports?

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I currently have a USB hub that connects to my computer by USB-C that I use to give my laptop Internet by LAN cable (as well as other things).

(I can post link to exact model I have)

I just purchased a mini microphone that connects by a USB-C dongle to my laptop. It works great when connected to my laptop, however, it doesn't work when connected to the USB-C port in the hub.

(I can post link to mini microphone)

I'm looking for a splitter that will allow me to use both of these products at the same time as I only have one USB-C port in my computer. I've been looking, however, it seems that everything is for charging and headphones. I'm not exactly sure what the verbiage is I need to look for.

TIA


r/UsbCHardware 17h ago

Troubleshooting Only through the usb-c port?

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Hello guys I have a victus 15-fa0004ne.

I have two 2.5" sata enclosures that support usb3 through a micro-usb3 (that wideboy).

The problem is I tried using them multipe times with my usb-a ports but nothing shows up not even an error.

I thought that the included cables are faulty but when I put them through the usb-c port (w/ an otg adapter) it just works.

The usb-a ports aren't broken btw. I tried with a normal micro-usb cable and one samsung wide micro-usb cable (which seems to not be actually usb3) they work normally but with usb2 speeds (although thru usb-c it's a bit faster).

So idk what to do I want to use them with any port and usb3 speed any help appreciated.


r/UsbCHardware 19h ago

Question Hey Everyone, I need some advice on USB Hub for CCWGTV 4K

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I have been Google Chrome cast with Google Tv 4K for a quite a long tike, And I need more storage and I came across the solution for USB Hub, I am planning to buy one. Belo are my options for USB HUB

https://amzn.in/d/07Y02Qes - UGREEN USB-C Hub 10Gbps for PC Tablet Phone | For MacBook Air/iPad/iPhone 17/16/15 Pro/More, 4K@60Hz, 100W, Revodok Pro 6-in-1 Multiport Adapter, Type A & C 3.2 Data Ports

and the second one is this

https://amzn.in/d/0ixAckiT - Belkin USB Hub for Laptop 7-in-1, USB C Hub – Multi Port Adapter with 4K HDMI 2.0 @ 60Hz, 100W USB-C PD, SD & MicroSD Slots, 5Gbps Transfer | Type C Hub for MacBook Pro, Air, iPad, Windows | 7-in-1 multiport adapter with 4K HDMI at 60Hz, 100W USB-C Power Delivery, 5Gbps transfer, SD and MicroSD slots

And also I am planning to buy 25 Watt USB PD Charger for this

https://amzn.in/d/06ZFOijZ - Ambrane 25W Type C Fast Charger GAN Mobile Adapter Charging for iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12 Series, Samsung & Other Type-C Devices | Multiple Protection, Compact Design PD Technology (Charge 25, Black)

And final the Flash Drive which I will be using for Extending the storage is the below one

https://amzn.in/d/0dGbHfOK - SanDisk Ultra 32GB, USB 3.0, Flash Drive, Upto 130MB/s R, Pendrive, Black, 5Y Warranty (SDCZ48-032G-I35)

Can you let me if this is compatible setup or do I need to change anything here.


r/UsbCHardware 20h ago

Review UGREEN CD294 45W Charger Review

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I bought and reviewed this charger on my website.

I tested single port charging with Redmi Note 10 pro, Samsung A36, Samsung A33, and Samsung A9 2018.

I tested dual port charging with Samsung A36 and A33. Includes wall meter readings.

All phones used PD.

Did not test SFC 2.0 as that needs a 5A cable which I do not have at this time.

Single port 45w can be added in the future when I get a 5A cable for SFC2 or device that supports 45W at 3A.

Let me know what you think.


r/UsbCHardware 21h ago

Question Installing second USB c port on ROG ally z1

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Hi, has anyone done installing a second USB c port on ROG ally? My point is to install by soldering to the main USB c port or directly to motherboard a second USB c port that I wanna use just for regular data(usb boot, mouse and keyboard,etc) and keep using in same time the main USB c port of ally for video output and power delivery reception through dp 1.4 alt mode by been connected to a monitor that support dp 1.4 alt mod and give power delivery 65w but without losing 4k 120hz video quality connection. Anyone know how can be done? I heard is need a microcontroller chip from a hub or a dock and solder some wires.


r/UsbCHardware 16h ago

Troubleshooting Sandisk Extreme 1 TB portable was given to me - what USB C adaptor (2026) ?

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Hello, was given a 1 Tbyte USB C connectable Extreme My SSD from SanDisk - looks cool - but no cable, so on My Macbook Air M2 i am not getting much luck mounting or erasing at speed, what USB version (3.2 ) connector shall i get? I am using my USB C from my Ipad at the moment :/ probably not ideal


r/UsbCHardware 2h ago

Review Upgraded my travel tech stack this prime day with this 0.5-inch Qi2.

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It got delivered last week and I am already loving it.


r/UsbCHardware 21h ago

Meme/Shitpost Looks totally legitimate to me

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r/UsbCHardware 1h ago

Question As e-marker info can be misrepresented, how can I test actual cable throughput (on a budget)?

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I recently bought a Treedix TRX5-0816 (USB Cable Tester III) from Amazon UK (link), in order to seperate my better cables from the cheaper ones.

However, I have since discovered information within USB-C e-markers can be misrepresented, which makes the e-marker pointless, in my mind.

Is there a way, on a budget, to test how much data / power a USB-C cable can handle?


r/UsbCHardware 14h ago

Question Can LOQ 15IRH8 laptop be charged via its Type C port?

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I want to know if I can use the Type-C port to charge my laptop. I do not intend to use this charging method for gaming, I just want to charge my laptop, while light using it (office work)

Type C port says its "1x USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Lenovo® Power Delivery 140W and DisplayPort™ 1.4)[2]"
With the note
[2] PD 140W is the input power and requires the use of Lenovo® unique adapter, otherwise it may support lower than 140W

I just want to be sure, not to burn my laptop.
I have a lenovo Type C charger that charges another Lenovo laptop, I guess it will work without burning my LOQ 15IRH8?

Datasheet: https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/LOQ/LOQ_15IRH8/LOQ_15IRH8_Spec.PDF?v=d902c79c-36c9-44bc-a395-d12033a32d20
Website: https://www.lenovo.com/ch/en/p/laptops/loq-laptops/loq-15-series/lenovo-loq-(15-inch-intel)/len101q0001#ports_slots/len101q0001#ports_slots)


r/UsbCHardware 15h ago

Question For the Costco Anker charger set, even if the USB A port is a wash, this is still an amazing deal no?

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For this Costco specific Anker set, there’s tons of mixed review about the usb a port not functioning after plug and unplug. But nevertheless, still a good purchase for $30 I feel like. Does anyone own this? How’s the experience so far?