Docks vs Hubs – Whats the Difference?
Docks vs Hubs – Whats the Difference?
In today’s short video, Jon explains the difference between OWC docks and hubs. Both docks and hubs enable connections, but there are some differences between the two.
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0:33 THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION.
Thank you, this was very informative. You answered most of my questions. I have one more though
Would the dock featured in this video add display alt mode capability to a phone that does not have it? As in, could I connect this to my phone and then connect the monitor via the dock through the other usbc port? Thanks!
I’m looking for something to charge my tablet while it is connected to my HDMI to type C. to charge and connect to my TV, which is the one I need for that? I’m seeing so many types of hubs but I don’t know which is the one I need. I just need to charge my tablet while it is connected for streaming to my TV. my complex only has satalite internet and casting to the TV and WiFi can get very jumpy, but through the type c to HDMI is wear works, but I also bed to charge my tablet while I connect to the TV, which is the best for that? I could really use some advice before I buy the wrong one. thank you in advance.
I gotta say. I love your beard. Thanks for being a great orator.
Why do i only find videos like AFTER i already bought the wrong item 🤣
I’m going blind.
If 0:32 is right and a dock just has multiple connection types and no other differences, this video was helpful. Anything past that point in the video turned into an ad and my mind shut it off, so I hope I didn’t miss something.
The difference? 30Hz.
A dock has a power charger its big, a hub is bus powered is small, period.
what happened to your beard??? Piss your wife off?
Thanks for the video. But a huge difference is that a hub generally duplicates the same signal into 2 or 3 port. That means if you plug 2 monitors to a hub, it will duplicate the same display output on all screens. I see misleading sellers marketing hubs like dock stations. A duck station on the otherside will talk to your OS and give you more independent display port. For example a computer with only one USB C display port, can generate 3 new ports and you can plug 3 monitors on the docker and have each screen displaying it own output from other
My dude, you need some studio lights or something, it’s so dark.
100w pd is the minimum to charge and use computer
I won’t get any buzzz
I’ll be asking this in comments to a few videos about USB hubs and docks.
I’ll be using this with my tower PC so I can have on my desk a couple of USB A ports and a USB C port to provide charging and data transfer to my phone.
I’ve got a 100 Watt charger to power the hub through the PD USB C port they all seem to have.
Obviously, I don’t need power delivered to my PC.
Will my PC have any issue with a powered hub connected to it’s USB C all the time?
The 7 year old PC’s motherboard is an MSI X370 Gaming Pro Carbon.
Thanks
I didn’t get the difference 😂
Can you recommend a hub or a solution that has a Thunderbolt 2 input /output (used with my G Technology 4TB external drive) and SD card input.that works with high speed SD cards..(my 2013 iMac has built in ports for these connectors and I am looking at buying a M3 iMac.
Great video, and I got the point very quickly. Could be a bit brighter where you’re recording though haha
Anyone still left around this comment, can you tell me if a docking station(targus to be specific) is my remedy to mirror my phone to non smart tv? No wifi, no subscription, just plug and play. I don’t like latency from bluetooth and wifi. Mhl support is a pain to find, so my mhl cable is becoming less useful
Hello! Does the OWC Thunderbolt 4 HUB have inteligent dynamic power? or does just the OWC Thunderbolt 4 DOCK have that feature?
Good day im looking to a hub or dock that can multi connect a webcam for streaming what should i buy or look for , Thank you very much for the response
Can I connect an SD card to the SD card port and a Hard drive to the USB port and transfer files from SD card to Hard drive directly?
Great video. My question that I haven’t been able to find an answer to is, "Does connecting one or more external storage drive get compromised when connected to a hub/dock due to having so many other peripherals sharing the same 1 connector to the machine?" If anyone can provide me that answer, I would appreciate it. My concern is that my data gets corrupted or lagged as other devices try to communicate with the machine at the same time.
Hello! Does anyone know whether a dock uses the laptop’s gpu to power the connected 4k monitors? (windows user here)
A Docking Station with WiFi connectivity to the internet and wireless connection to the laptop would be handy.
Is there such a beast?
Bro’s face LOD didn’t load in properly
If we connect external hdds in the ports, will computer detect all hdds ?
I have a weintek hmi that writes to usb stick or hd i want to connect to the hd or stick to extract the information over lan will any of these device be able to do that ?
My laptop only has 1 hdmi out port. No C out port. Can I connect Duel monitors?
Blackout due to thunderstorms 😂
Now I know how to make my wife listen to me. Just cut off a quarter of my mustache.
This video could be over in 7 seconds: 0:26 – 0:33
0:06 …… Also, the look on my face (pretty sure), after recieving your knowledge. Thank You!!!
Lights, lights, lights
Do you need externsl power for a dock on Imac M1???
No one really explaining that .
I.m thinking « no «!
Macbook pro w M1 , yes , because of the battery .
Am I wrong or right ?
Thanks for this video and if anyone knows the external power supply question on an Imac , please explain it for me like I,m a 5 year old kid .
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I wanna connect a webcam, capture card, and microphone to my Mac. I also need an ethernet and a hdmi. I think I need a powered hub because of all the devices. Which ‘powered ‘hub can I buy that has a minimum of: 3 usb, 1 ethernet and 1 hdmi? Im searching for a long time but I don’t really have the knowledge so a reaction would help very much 🙂
What about having hub with external power and be able to connect two 2.5" hdd. I it possible or there is some kind of conflict with pc and how usb works.
Best option for m1 mac?
Docks: All-in-one, less ports
Hubs: Requires more setup but more ports and customization options when in use.
I have no idea about anything you said I was focused on your mustache 😂
subbed in the first 5 seconds thank you
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Memory
32 GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MT/s
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Keyboard
US English 1-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with G-Key
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1 headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
1 RJ45 Ethernet port
3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 HDMI 2.1 port
1 Thunderbolt™ 4 port with DisplayPort™ (On computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)
1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with DisplayPort™ (On computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX3050/4050/4060)
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Camera
720p at 30 fps HD RGB camera, dual-array microphones
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Stereo speakers with Realtek ALC3254, 2 x 2.5 W
Power
330W AC adapter this is an intel gaming PC i think but would love to connect different things such as a monitor also a few USB things like focus rite, or USB headphones, USB Mic, Maybe another USB for keyboard, also my Focus rite for music recording, and a HDMI cable for my monitor, Can somebody recommend me some of the best options? What does anyone recommend here? Please and thank you!
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Good Video but Lightening is low.
So basically a dock allows you to connect something which doesnt have the right port type for your main computer
Dude, you’re missing part of your mustache. What’s up with that? Having razor issues? Confused?
Thumbs down for being Apple-centric. Oh, and for having that dumb facial hair.
I bought a 4k 60hz hub and my phone is 120hz and im gonna connect my phone to a 240hz oled monitor is it compatible to connect?
Can this be used for a gaming pc?