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I was going to suggest just getting a longer cable, but I see now that almost all of them have non-removable USB-C cables sticking out.

Why is this? Is it because only one port can be upstream, so they try to avoid the confusion? Or just cost?

Probably both. A good USB-C cable isn't cheap and using the wrong cable would cause the hub not to work.

+1 for a filter for units with a removable cord to the computer. I want all this junk mounted out of the way, not 3 inches from the computer.

Interesting thought. Not sure if I can gather cord lengths of all the hubs.. Will note it down for later:)

I think it would be sufficient to just indicate if it has a long cable or not. You can tell from the pictures generally.