While hubs can be found that adapt USB-C to many USB 3.0 ports, or to mDP etc., it seems there is no product out there that simply turns a single USB-C into two or more USB-C ports? Is there a fundamental reason why this would be impossible to do?
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For a power cable splitter, how about the MagiDeal 2 in 1 Type C to Dual USB Adapter Power Charger OTG Cable Splitter Adapter – Mark Jan 23 '19 at 10:27
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Juiced VertexHUB USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 data and charging hub review and on Amazon – Tilo Jul 21 '19 at 22:27
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Nov 2019 there is already a very good device (and expensive also) that has all you've asked for and much more apple.com/shop/product/HMX12ZM/A/… – Alexander Mihailov Dec 1 '19 at 0:11
Belkin is selling a product (USB-C 4-Port Mini Hub) which meets your requirements:
Input:
- USB-C
Output:
- 2 x USB-C
- 2 x USB-A
Additional info:
- 5Gbps Data Transfer Speeds (shared)
- Powered through USB-C host device
- Tethered Type-C Cable for easy access
- Ultra-portable / Slim design
- Charge peripherals with 900mAh (shared)
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5this thing is huge - does anyone make a small simple 1 usb-c male to 2x usb-female? – niico Oct 30 '16 at 23:36
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I suppose you mean an USB 3.1 hub with USB-C on both ends. Because the USB standard does not support splitters. It always needs a hub. USB charging/power cables are the exception.
Also USB-C refers to the port not the cable itself. For example you can have USB 3.1 cable (with type C connectors) or a Thunderbolt 3 cable.
Trust and Belkin have similar mini hubs:
Trust: USB TYPE-C 4 PORTS USB3.0 HUB
Be aware, both hubs (Trust and Belkin) are USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 gbps) NOT Gen 2. So far I haven't seen a Gen 2 (10 gbps) hub
At the moment it is just to early. I can imagine that in the near future many USB 3.1 gen 2 hubs will come to market.
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1splitter = hub with 2 ports IMHO. It's just semantics. Can this pass power through usb-c - and could it be used to plug in the ASUS MB169C+ monitor whilst powering the 12" MacBook & monitor? – niico Feb 10 '17 at 17:06
Just because this thread is one of the top google search results for USB-C 3.1 (and USB-C 3.1 gen 2) splitters/hubs and Thunderbolt hubs I want to provide some products that I had to search for for a long, long time.
As Mumblic pointed out the availability for splitters are somewhat limited. I looked around a bit anyways and found a couple of products (hubs!) that:
- Feature Thunderbolt 3 Charging for at least one device
- Have additional USB ports (C and/or A, at least 3.0)
- Support at least one 60Hz 4k, mostly 60Hz 5k or 2x 4k Monitors and
- cost under 350 Bucks (urgh..)
Ordered by price (low => high):
These products are still pretty expensive and for this question searching a USB-C Splitter they may be completely off topic, but given the possibilities they offer I think they may be worth the price.
I have not tested any of this products myself but there are some reviews online.
The answer would be no, there are no USB-C splitters in existence. Neither are there any USB-(insert connector style here) splitters.
USB cannot be split per se, but hubs can be used to connect multiple USB devices to one USB port.
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1Would it be possible to add just a power line to deliver additional power like the ones that come with external portable HDDs? – zuke May 30 '17 at 23:41
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3Thing is, when I search for USB-C hubs, all I get are USB-A hubs with a USB-C connection to a host. I only get USB-C hubs if I search “USB-C Splitter”. What do I have to search to find a USB-C hub that has no USB-A jacks? – binki Mar 16 '19 at 20:09
