- Count actual simultaneous devices, not total devices owned — most families charge 3-4 things overnight, not everyone’s device at once
- Check per-port wattage, not just total wattage, since a hub splitting power evenly may undercharge a laptop while overserving earbuds
- Look for a mix of USB-C and USB-A ports if the household has older devices
Bottom line
A good multi-port hub is judged by its worst-case port combination, not its best-case one — check the wattage table in the product listing before assuming it’ll cover your busiest charging night.