Can You Charge a Laptop Through a USB-C Hub? A Researcher’s Evidence-Based Investigation (2026)
Question: Can a USB-C multiport hub simultaneously power a modern laptop while supporting data transfer and video output? Hypothesis: Power Delivery (PD) passthrough functionality enables hub-based laptop charging, but only under specific, measurable technical conditions. Findings: After testing 23 USB-C hubs across three price tiers, measuring power efficiency with calibrated USB-C power analyzers, and recording…