USB C monitors not enough power

[Zeepster]

Hi All,

I've got a HP Spectre x360 that has two usb c/thunderbolt ports. I bought two usb type c portable monitors that I thought would be good to have when I'm at client's sites but it appears that my laptop can only provide enough power to one of them. It throws a wobbly and then windows pops up with an error saying not enough power available.
I thought OK, no problem I can get a hub with external power but I don't think one exists for USB C?

Anyone know of any method to provide enough power?

Cheers

Colin

[drdino]

Out of interest, which monitors did you get? What's their power requirement?

[Hoofy]

Do you mean the power socket in the back of the monitor is a USB C? If so, just connect it to the wall via a standard USB to USB C cable?

This kinda thing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-PowerLine-Durabilit...

[randlemarcus]

I suspect the OP is using the USB-C cable to do both video and power, so wallwarts will not work.

Best bet will be to buy a docking station, i.e. one that you put a single USB-C into, and then it supplies power/video etc to the monitors. They aren't expensive and do exactly what he wants.

[Zeepster]

I bought these...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07D36XWCC/

Yes it only has a single connection for both power and video which is my issue as my laptop isn't powerful enough to work both.

Just a little bit confused with USB C as there's soemthing called power delivery but this is some way of plugging a hub with other connections while still being able to charge your laptop?

[Hoofy]

randlemarcus said:

I suspect the OP is using the USB-C cable to do both video and power, so wallwarts will not work.

Best bet will be to buy a docking station, i.e. one that you put a single USB-C into, and then it supplies power/video etc to the monitors. They aren't expensive and do exactly what he wants.

Ohhh, good point!