THE BEST USB-C HUB FOR YOUR NEW LAPTOP
Despite all of its promise for a better future, the reality of living with USB Type-C is kind of a nightmare. Sure, one day maybe we’ll get to the place where every cable, every gadget, and every screen uses the next generation connector specification but we’re nowhere near that today.
Which means if you’ve got a USB-C laptop like Apple’s MacBook Pros or Dell’s latest XPS 13, and you want to get your old ports back — things like regular USB, HDMI, Ethernet, headphone jacks, DisplayPort, MicroSD, and SD card slots — you’re going to need a USB-C hub.
To be clear, we’re only looking at a very specific subset of USB-C hubs here — for the sake of this comparison, they’ve got to provide the option to continue to charge your laptop through a pass-through power port, and they can’t need their own separate power supply. That means that all those super powerful $300 Thunderbolt 3 hubs are out.
The best USB-C hub is one that gives you access to all the ports you need, and is small and light enough to easily keep in your bag at all times. It shouldn’t be too expensive, and it should work reliably without getting too hot.
We’ll continue to update this article as new hubs come out — USB-C is still a relatively new market, and companies are still constantly tinkering with form factors, port selection, and design to hit the perfect balance — so be sure to check back if you’re not buying a new laptop today. Or, more optimistically, that one day you won’t need this guide at all, because everyone will have finally switched over to using USB-C (although that still seems a long way from now.)
If you’re looking to save a little money, Andobil 9 in 1 USB C Hub Adapter is our top pick because it has all the ports you need to make your laptop more versatile.Only sell 59.99usd on Amazon.
The Andobil hub itself is a single compact aluminum wedge that’s doesn’t take up too much space in your bag or on your desk. And despite the metal construction, it didn’t get any hotter than my normal laptop charger did during testing.
Let's see the special features:
The power delivery is the latest technology (up to 87W) which charging your laptop while using hub. To get the best experience, please keep the PD charger connected to the adapter via Thunderbolt 3 port while using it.
4K HDMI Port
This usb-c hub up to 4K @30Hz/1080P@60Hz, perfect for connecting an HDTV, monitor or projector. Support laptops/switch/hone same screen,making your work/daily life more convenient or your family enjoy a visual feast.
SD/TF Card Reader
SD/Micro SD data transfer rates up to 104MB/s, transfer photos /videos /music in seconds. It is worth mentioning that SD/TF Card Reader can be used together.
4 * USB 3.0 Port
Expand one Type-C to 4 x USB 3.0(A). USB 3.0 ports data transfer rates up to 5Gbps, allowing using wireless mouse, USB flash drives, hard drives, keyboard simultaneously also can provide fast charging for your phone.
Instant & Speedy Ethernet
Stable Internet Reliable Web Access of Up to 1Gbps. Offering full 10/100/1000 Mbps fast ethernet performance, reliable internet connection.Secure & Stable
Last but not least, they provide 12 months warranty.