By now, you all might know about the storage issues faced in Chromecast by our earlier article. The Chromecasts comes with a mere 8GB of storage, and most of its storage is consumed by Google TV itself. It doesn’t have an extra USB type C port or a memory card slot, making storage expansion difficult. As we said in the article, only USB type C hubs that can pass power can be used to expand storage in Chromecasts. Today, we will list the best USB type C hubs that you can use with your Chromecasts.
Before connecting your pen drive or another storage medium with the USB hub, make sure to format it as FAT32. To treat it as internal storage, the Chromecast will notify an option to reformat it as ext3 once you connect these hubs to the Chromecast. You can choose the option if you wish to do so. Following are the best USB type C hubs that are currently available in the market.
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- Vemont Premium 5-in-1 Type-C Hub
- Anker USB C Hub, PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB C Hub Adapter
- TOTU 9-In-1 Type-C Hub with Ethernet
- AUKEY Link PD Pro CBC71 8 in 1 USB C Hub with Ethernet Port
- Anker PowerExpand 6-in-1 USB C PD Ethernet Hub
Vemont Premium 5-in-1 Type-C Hub
It is one of those hubs which most Chromecast users in Reddit recommend. This USB hub will take power through a USB-C port and works without any issue with the Chromecast with Google TV. The Vemont hub is more power-efficient than other hubs out there. The hub supports the 7.5W adapter that comes with the Chromecast. But we suggest using at least an 18W adapter so that you will incur any issues. It has three USB ports, one ethernet port, and a USB type C port. It is currently available to buy on Amazon for just $22.
Anker USB C Hub, PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB C Hub Adapter
The Anker USB type C hub is another one that is popular among Chromecast users. It has an ethernet port, HDMI port, two USB 3.0 ports, an SD card reader, and a USB type C PD port. The PD port will help you to connect your Chromecast’s charger to the Anker Hub. Most of the users are satisfied with the product because of the more significant number of ports. You can even use your micro-SD card to expand the storage. If you’re interested in purchasing the Anker USB C Hub, PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB C Hub Adapter, then it’s available on Amazon for $34.99.
TOTU 9-In-1 Type-C Hub with Ethernet
The TOTU hub comes with a dedicated micro-SD card slot, SD card slot, HDMI port, two USB 3.0 Ports, one USB 2.0 Port, USB-C Power Delivery port, and an ethernet port. Just like the other hubs, it works with the default adapter that comes with the Chromecast. But we don’t suggest using the stock adapter. Instead, use an adapter that supports at least 18W because the adapter has nine ports. It retails for USD 42, and you can purchase it by clicking here. The hub also comes with a small bag which is handy for carrying around.
AUKEY Link PD Pro CBC71 8 in 1 USB C Hub with Ethernet Port
The Aukey USB has an HDMI port, SD card reader, an ethernet port, two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, and a USB C PD port, which supports up to 100W. Just like the TOTU hub, the Aukey also includes a pouch to carry the hub. This little case will protect the hub from getting scratches. It weighs around 57 grams which is one of the highlights of the product. It works without any issue with Chromecast with Google TV. If you’re interested in purchasing it then go to the official website of Aukey, AUKEY Link PD Pro CBC71 8 in 1 USB C Hub is available for just $39.99.
Anker PowerExpand 6-in-1 USB C PD Ethernet Hub
Another Anker USB C hub that can be used with your Chromecast. It has two USB type C ports, one ethernet port, two USB 3.0 ports, and an HDMI port. The benefit of the Anker USB C hub over others is that it supports external drives which have a USB type C port. So that, it comes with a USB type C port that supports PD charging and other port which can be used for transferring data. The product’s pricing starts around USD 56, and you can click here to purchase directly from their website.
As we said above, it is not advised to use the charger that comes with your Chromecast with Google TV. Because it just has a rating of 7.5 watts, which is not enough for these USB C hubs. We suggest you guys use any PD charger to use with USB hubs. We are listing a few USB C PD chargers which you can buy.
RAVPower 61W Dual-Port Wall Charger
This specific charger from RAVPower has both a USB port and a USB type C port. So, it can be used to power different gadgets. The product retails for USD 29, and you can purchase it by clicking here.
Baseus 45W PD Fast Charging Wall Charger.
Another wall charger that you can use with USB C hubs to power your Chromecasts. It retails from USD 30, and click here to purchase the same.
With this, we end this article on the best USB C hubs for Chromecasts. Would you mind sharing the article with your friends and family members who use Chromecasts?
