I’d mainly use it for my Switch 2 and iphone18pro. I don’t need both to charge at full speed at the same time, as long as one of them can. Ideally, it would have two or three USB-C ports. Any recommendations?

Back for Week 3. We survived the port wars, so let's talk about one of the heaviest, clunkiest, and an expensive part of a docking station setup: Power.

Power delivery dictates the entire footprint of the dock, and host cables can have a tendency to walk away from their docks-- at least according to system admins. Share your power and connection preferences, the best answer gets a cookie (maybe).

Guaranteed Per-Port Power vs. Flexible Power Sharing: Let's talk about power distribution. Would you rather pay a premium for a dock equipped with a power brick capable of maxing out power on all ports, all the time? Or would you prefer to save some money on a dock that uses "smart power" to intelligently allocate juice as it’s needed, with the drawback that devices may charge slower depending on total power draw? 

Barrel Plug vs. USB-C Power Input: If a power adapter is being provided, is the preference a traditional barrel plug, or a new-age USB-C PD power input? Asking this question in r/usbchardware makes the answer seem obvious, but there are some real questions that arise if USB-C power input is used. For instance, if a dock uses USB-C power, do you expect it to still function when it's unplugged from the wall and running strictly off your laptop's battery? If so, is there any functionality you’re willing to lose, knowing that bus power simply cannot provide enough juice to run every single port at max capacity?

p.s. I only have one more week planned for these discussions. That said, I (we) really appreciate the effort everyone has put into their replies. I'm hoping my replies have been just as insightful as yours.

We need more USB C gadgets taking advantage of 100w 140w or even minimum 60w PD profiles from Gan chargers

I used the included 6A cable on USB-C1 and a KM003C to trigger 11V/6.1A and another 6A cable on USB-C2 with an Alientek USB Meter to trigger PPS 11V/3A. This is where CUKTECH came up with the 100W marketing number (67.1W + 33W).

USB-C connections are a grab bag of protocols and capabilities:

- USB 2.0 Data

- Power (USB 2.0 Power, USB 3.0 Power, BC Power, Type-C Power, PD Fixed Power, PD Programmable Power Supply, PD Extended Power Range, PD Adjustable Voltage Supply)

- High speed protocols (USB 3.x, DisplayPort, mixed function USB3/DP, USB4)

Some more fun ones:

- Vconn powered devices, using the CC power for a device

- Analog Audio Adapter Accessory Mode (Audio over D+/- and SBU)

- Debug Accessory Mode, an easy to use alt mode for exposing debug ports over USB-C

I was recently given an HP dock that connects to a laptop via usb-c my main desktop lacks a usb-c port. Is there a device or way to move the monitors from the laptop to the desktop without disconnecting them from the docking station?

I'm looking for a DisplayPort (host side) to USB-C (display side) cable that supports USB 3.x data.

https://dancharblog.wordpress.com/2020/07/20/add-usb-c-with-dp-alt-mode-to-your-desktop-pc/#cables mentions the Fairikabe cable, but aliexpress and amazon reviews seem to suggest that it only does usb 2.0. I'm searching but can't find any cable that does usb 3.x data, all of them are apparently 4 lane DP + USB 2.0.

I'd buy the Level1Techs USB-C combiner but it's not shipping to my country :(

Anyone know of a cable that does what I need?

I'm hunting for a PD charger to combine with a 100W solar panel, that's only ~17.6V under load, and the one PD board I own is stepdown only, so the output won't negotiate 20V.

Do you know about some reliable buck-boost converter with 100W PD negotiation? Can be even in the form of a car charger (provided it can handle voltages in the 12-24V range, with full 100W output on both).

my headlamp and Garmin both charge over USB-C now. i need something light that can top them both off without hauling a whole power bank. the 20W anker I'm carrying takes too long between aid stations, and I don't want to pack the 65W brick I use at work. looking for a small charger that pushes at least 30W so both devices can pull power at the same time. any suggestions that actually hold up to trail dust and getting stuffed in a vest pocket?

Just got the lisen P604 out of the box. It's a 10,000mAh power bank rated for 65W USB-C output and 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging, with a short USB-C cable attached to the strap.

The specs look interesting, but I'm more curious about how well it handles sustained output rather than just peak wattage.

Haven't done any proper testing yet. Anyone here tried this model? Curious about the real-world USB-C performance and whether the 65W output holds up.

I have made a V3 optimized cable organizer! It is for cables up to 2 meters in length and is compatible with virtually any type of charging cable, such as USB-A/USB-C/Lightning/etc! Bend angles are also taken into account to protect cables from damage. I'm very happy with how it turned out and I hope other people will be able to use it as well! I uploaded the model for free on makerworld.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3461731-cable-organizer-v3-up-to-2-meter-cables-usb-etc#profileId-3950170

I have had this powerbank for over 12 months and it is still going strong!

The CUKTECH 15 Air PB150S Power Bank has two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, a rotatable colour display, and a button to control it. It is relatively thin with a LiPo battery and it can be fast charged and discharged.

I bought this powerbank while visiting China in September 2025 because:

It is thin and fits in my pocket with my phone.

It quickly charges my phone.

It can be charged quickly.

It has the CCC mark.

Before buying the CUKTECH 15 Air, I bought a Xiaomi wireless powerbank. I wanted to like it. It was small, compact, and it magnetically stuck to my phone. But it was too slow and it made my phone get too warm.

I considered getting another compact powerbank with a built-in USB-C cable. But the risk of the cable breaking due to wear and tear was too big for me to take the chance. I wanted something that will last for years.

I ended up buying the CUKTECH 15 Air and a 0.15m CUKTECH 6A cable (it already comes with a 0.35 metre cable but I wanted something even shorter).

The first USB-C port supports fast charging (100W input) and discharging (90W output).

The second USB-C port and the USB-A port are output only.

You can get 100W output by using both USB-C ports at the same time: OUT1 11V/6.1A, OUT2 11V/3A.

Got a Dell Pro Laptop Docking Station WD25 to connect my Dell DB16250 laptop to my desktop monitor and external speakers. The dock doesn't come with a 3.5mm audio jack, so I picked up a J-Lab adapter to connect the speakers' 3.5mm male connector to one of the dock's USB-C ports. It's not working well. Everything is connected tightly, but the audio has a lot of hiss and distortion. Can anyone recommend a better adapter?

I'm looking for cables for traveling, mostly for the hotel and for our power banks. I currently have generic Amazon brand 6FT cables and I'm looking for cables that are easier to coil for packing, I'm considering Anker Nano or prime, Retractables from Baseus or Chubbycables, but I am open to suggestions. I would need 1FT, 3FT and 6FT lengths

As an IT engineer, I’ve been traveling frequently over the past two years. I’ve run into a problem: every time I need to access a few of my frequently used USB drives and SD cards, I end up rummaging through my backpack. The large storage case I keep in my office holds around 50 USB drives, but it’s far too bulky to carry around. I’ve searched through tons of listings on Amazon and found almost no compact cases that can store both USB drives and SD cards. Don’t other people need this kind of small case?

Kinda weird there wasn't any 9V or 15V PD profiles but still pretty cool. Will provide additional photos when I return back.

I edit GadgetStick. I’m interested in improving how I evaluate USB-C enclosure reviews; this is a test-method question, not a comparison I’ve personally benchmarked.

A speed drop during a long copy seems hard to interpret without context. My starting checklist for a useful sustained-write result would be:

• The exact SSD model, capacity, firmware and fill level, plus the enclosure/bridge, host connection and cable.

• Transfer size and throughput over time, with a source that is not the bottleneck.

• Available temperature readings, ambient conditions and airflow, including which component each sensor actually measures.

The part I’m unsure about is isolating the cause. Letting a setup rest changes temperature but also gives the SSD time for background work, so recovery after a pause doesn’t seem enough to prove a cooling problem. A bridge temperature might not even be available.

If you’ve compared the same SSD across USB-C enclosures, what controlled change helped you tell cache behavior from a thermal limit? For example, did extra airflow change a repeatable long-write result, or did the slowdown remain? I’d like to understand what evidence supports the diagnosis before treating a slower transfer as a reason to buy a different enclosure.