For those in need of a highly versatile device, the dock is worth your hard-earned cash, especially with its 100W pass-through power, which rivals even pricier docking stations.

It’s a shame the USB-C 87W pass-through charging is dodgy, but there are many laptops with a separate power supply for charging, anyway. It has two HDMI ports, two USB-C ports (one PD and one 5Gbps), SD/microSD/SD readers (UHS-I), two 5Gbps USB-A ports, a 3. Widely compatible: Compatible with a wide range of major operating systems including Windows10 64 Bit, MAC, Ubuntu, Chrome, RHEL, the adapter offers seamless connectivity with just about any PC. Still, if you want the peace of mind of knowing it will hook up well to your Apple devices such as a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, this one is a sure-fire hit.USB hubs can expand the number and kind of ports available, and USB docks let you turn a laptop into a full-blown workstation with one plug. Ultrabook, Celeron, Celeron Inside, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Atom, Intel Atom Inside, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Insid Formerly the best USB-C hub around, the Anker 7-in-1 USB-C Hub is still a very strong contender, especially if you don't want to pay a lot. The crucial point is that these points are front-facing, and not tucked around the back with the unwieldy and unsightly power supply. port can also be used to connect a 4K 60Hz display, so you can achieve a dual 4K monitor setup on any Pro or Max M1 or M2 MacBook.

Tor 5GBASE-T ports that provide multi-gigabit speeds capable of up to 5Gbps over existing Cat5e or better cabling. IDC Whitepaper: “Optimizing Performance with Frequent Server Replacements for Enterprises” commissioned by Dell Technologies and Intel, March 2021. Native Union's distinctive ball of cable sits on the end of USB-C and USB-A connectors which snuggle in to tight rubbery sockets.The Kensington G1000P USB-C Mini Dock is a portable pocket rocket that can expand the potential of MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Windows laptops that have sacrificed their ports for a sleek design. As a mini dock, rather than in-pocket adapter, it’s compact, solid and well built and includes Gigabit Ethernet. When connected to a Thunderbolt computer the Element Hub can add a monitor up to 8K resolution, or dual 4K 60Hz monitors. The cheaper USB-only hubs take their power from the USB socket, which is fine when you’re only connecting, say, a printer and a mouse and keyboard, but might cause you problems when you’re hooking up more power-hungry gadgets. Still, if you can tolerate its lack of portability, and you don’t mind paying a heck of a lot of money for one, then Razer’s Thunderbolt 4 dock has all of your ports and connections covered.

The USB port allows you to connect incompatible USB accessories (flash drives, cameras) to your USB-C enabled MacBook. This won’t be unusable, but you may find movement less fluid than usual and the screen slightly flickery.If your priority is to get some USB-A connectivity on a device that only has USB-C, this slimline Uni hub is hard to beat. That’s a pretty full line-up in a 140g compact and portable package, with its short cable tucked away during travel.