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If you're looking for smart USB Hubs, these are pretty good https://www.cambrionix.com/

We're using the "PowerPad" hubs for mobile device hosting. Each of the ports on the USB hub will detect the device and deliver its fastest possible charge.

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> Each of the ports on the USB hub will detect the device and deliver its fastest possible charge.

Isn't that how standard USB is supposed to work?

Many consumer-grade USB hubs ([1] for example) will only deliver their full power (or full cleverness - e.g. negotiating certain protocols like Quick Charge) on a subset of ports, so advertising that these hubs will provide their full power output on every port makes sense.

[1] - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0797NWDCB/

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