DanTDMits actually worse bc ports are counted twice for 2.0 & 3.0
someone is going to nerdsnipe me so i will add that technically its 15 registered ports per USB controller, so you can add a dongle and have more than 15. a mobo usually only has 1 USB controller for way more than 15 USB ports though, Apple added this arbitrary restriction for no reason since none of their devices have that many ports. so a typical PC motherboard just straight up destabilizes the system lmfao
WIZARD POPE💫Okay but what kind of application is it used for that you exceed 15 ports filled??
For my work, I personally have:
- Webcam
- Mic
- Dongle for mouse
- Dongle for headset
- Wired keyboard
- Monitor 2 touchscreen
- Macropad
- Ethernet adapter 1 (connection to work network)
- Ethernet adapter 2 (connection to small switch with no uplinks, for device testing)
- Ethernet adapter 3 (connection to local avoip network)
- External drive
- Microcontroller programmer (universal, let me cut down on a few other adapters I had)
- Serial adapter
- Card reader
- Video capture - analog
- Video capture - digital
- Audio interface for xlr I/o and my good headphones
- NFC reader/writer
Then a couple of loose cables for connecting the random devices, like a tablet for adb purposes, DSLR, etc. Not including the built-in devices on the laptop which show up as USB devices, like the crappy built-in webcam, microsd only card reader in the worlds stupidest spot, etc.
I’d say its easy to hit 15 - thats only the USB devices attached to my work laptop.
Ok that was legit.
Do you had recommendations for powered USB 2 and 3 hubs that are decent quality? I’m so sick of plugging things in and they don’t have enough power.
Sabrent. Bit more money, but I like the ones with built in power switches per port (handy for testing disconnection events), and the build quality is solid. Power supplies they provide can be a bit bulky, but I mount them in my rack so its not really a problem for me.
Anker I like for their slimmer powered hubs, but those mostly sit in my laptop backpack, not the daily driver on my home office desk.
Thank you!
I see that getting one with a power adapter increases the price a decent amount. Do the models without an adapter at least have a connector so I can provide my own?
Depends on the model, so you’ll have to take a look at each. The really big ones usually have a port rather than a captive cable, the smaller ones it varies wildly.