Show HN: Tool to find the right hub or dock for your specific setup

Hi HN, I had some issues finding the right USB-C hub for my specific setup and came up with this simple tool to make finding a hub or dock a little easier.

You answer a few questions and get a list of potential hubs and docks that fit your setup.

I've created two 'paths':

- one for non-tech-savvy people where you just select the types of devices you have

- and another version where you can select the exact version of each port (e.g. HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4) you're looking for, which is probably most fitting for this sub

You can switch between the two paths in the first question (how much do you know). You can also just jump straight to the results page to use classic filters to narrow down your selection.

I've tried to cover most types of ports, but there is definitely scope to make things more fine-tuned. For example it might be nice to have a filter for specific minimum resolutions and refresh rates (like 4k@120Hz), or specific performance under MacOS and Windows which is often different. I'll also add a comparison feature on the results page soon.

I was curious what people think about the tool, any feedback would be much appreciated!

1 points city17 2 years ago 1 comments

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