The connector is smaller, can be connected in two orientations, is able to carry substantially more power and data, and can directly carry video signals of multiple types (HDMI, DisplayPort, etc.

Enabling you to connect a variety of different PC peripherals at one time, or to extend the length of your mouse, keyboard or other cable; these high quality USB hubs will provide you with a smooth and efficient connection. Gen 2 (10 gbps) specification depending on the host and device, but does not directly support video in the way that USB-C Alternate Mode does.The larger variant of USB-B is most commonly used for external hard drives for higher 5Gbps transfer rates. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Whether you’re looking for a network cable or a pair of noise-cancelling headphones, you’ll find top-quality solutions here.

Many of our devices that include power adapters, especially USB hubs, will function in either self-powered or bus-powered mode. However, even though the device may function, each additional device attached to the host computer reduces the total available bus power. USB splitters are often used for basic connectivity needs and may have limitations in terms of power distribution and data transfer speeds. Because power is shared, devices connected via the hub should be low powered (keyboards, mice, etc), or self-powered (printers, powered hubs, externally powered hard drives). Plus, every Targus USB hub includes a limited lifetime warranty because we proudly stand behind our products.For over thirty-five years, Targus has been implementing the purposeful solutions you need for success.