Usb-c hub with hdmi usb-c ports that powers through but also powers iPad

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Usb-c hub with hdmi usb-c ports that powers through but also powers iPad

okay, there are lots of great usb-c hubs out there: i have sent back three now. WHY? Because they do not do the one thing I want (need) them to do. I travel a lot and use my iPad as a secondary screen when I am in a airport or café. But use an external screen when in the office. Thus, I want a usb-c hub that has a hdmi port, and 5 usb ports (combination of usb-c and and older usb ports): I am not in a rush so the speed of the data transfer is less important for me. BUT, and here is the issue, I want to be able to charge both my iPad and Iphone while I am working from the usb-c charger which would be plugged into my computer. I had one that did this but it was stolen and I do not even remember the brand: "newm..." something.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Please only suggest usb-c hubs you absolutely know will do this. I am tired of sending them back.

thanks in advance

Steve

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 26.0

Posted on Nov 10, 2025 8:44 AM

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Answer 1

Phil0124

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Nov 10, 2025 10:17 AM in response to slofts

I don't know of any hub that will use power from the usb-c charger plugged into a Mac to charger other devices, but I do know of hubs that use power from a usb-c charger plugged into themselves to charge a Mac, an iPad and an iPhone at the same time.

Personally I use this one from Ugreen:

click here ➜ UGREEN Docking Station 10 in 1 Revodok Pro 210 USB C Dock Dual HDMI 4K@60Hz Single 8K@30Hz 100W PD 5Gbps USB C and USB A Data Ports Gigabit Ethernet - Amazon.com

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Phil0124

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Nov 11, 2025 6:57 AM in response to slofts

slofts wrote:

I was looking at the *****

So, you need to connect the power directly to the hub, and then from the hub to the computer and other devices? If this is the case, the problem is that my Mac is not a usb-c power cord but the new (old) safety power cord. Thus, I want to connect the hub to the computer, and the devices to the hub. Is this what you are saying?

If so, the Ugreen certainly looks like a good choice.

Sorry for the follow-up question: better to ask if you don't understand...

thanks

Steve

[Edited by Moderator]

You can certainly connect the hub to the computer and the devices to the hub, but wether the single USB-C port on the Mac can provide enough power to the dock to charge the 2 other devices at the same time is a different thing altogether.

It's not a question of the dock, but if the limited amount of power the USB-C port on the Mac can supply.

It will likely attempt to charge both device, but will just do it more slowly than if they were connected to their own power source.

The Mac can then remain connected to it' own MagSafe cable and charger.

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slofts Author

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Nov 11, 2025 2:32 PM in response to SergZak

okay.... I finally see the problem: there is a "limited amount of power the USB-C port on the Mac can supply."

That is too bad: a usb-c hub that had the power directly into it should be able to power the laptop and an iPad (albeit slowly).

Oh well, I will just have to find another solution.

Thanks for the help

Steve

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slofts Author

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Nov 10, 2025 3:20 PM in response to Phil0124

I was looking at the *****

So, you need to connect the power directly to the hub, and then from the hub to the computer and other devices? If this is the case, the problem is that my Mac is not a usb-c power cord but the new (old) safety power cord. Thus, I want to connect the hub to the computer, and the devices to the hub. Is this what you are saying?

If so, the Ugreen certainly looks like a good choice.

Sorry for the follow-up question: better to ask if you don't understand...

thanks

Steve

[Edited by Moderator]

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SergZak

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Nov 10, 2025 5:40 PM in response to slofts

slofts wrote:

the problem is that my Mac is not a usb-c power cord but the new (old) safety power cord.

Exactly which Mac are you using? What vintage MacBook? Are there USB-C ports on it? If it's an older MacBook with no USB-C ports on it and the only means to charge it is MagSafe, do an Amazon search for USB-C to MagSafe (1 or 2) and you'll be presented with adapters that will allow you to charge your MagSafe (1 or 2) MacBook using USB-C. Note there are 3 different MagSafe types. You didn't specify your MacBook model or vintage (except for the "MacBook Pro 13") immediately below your first post) so we have no way of knowing this.

Do an Amazon search and see which adapters align with your MacBook's MagSafe type.

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