Hub Types

• Bus‑powered (no brick): great for keyboards, mice, dongles.
• Self‑powered (with brick): stable for SSDs, capture cards, multi‑device setups.

What to Look For

• At least one 10 Gb/s port for SSDs (USB 3.2 Gen 2).
• Enough downstream power (BC 1.2 or proprietary) for phones.
• Toggleable power or per‑port switches if you hot‑swap often.

Don’t Overlook

• Cable length/quality between host↔hub; keep it short.
• Placement & heat—stacking NVMe enclosures can throttle.

Quick Checklist

1. Count your devices (and their speeds).
2. Decide bus‑powered vs self‑powered.
3. Ensure one 10 Gb/s port for storage.
4. Get a spare port (future‑proofing).