USB Hub

[burnside]

All,

I'm looking to get a USB hub for a Macbook. This will be for travelling for work and also for the odd jaunt into the office. I'd probably have it set up at home as well and use it to charge phones / headphones etc. A HDMI connection would be useful for connecting to screens and maybe an ethernet port. Not hugely important to have SD card slots.

Does anyone have any recommendations please?

My budget is around £30-£40.

Best,

Ben

[Phil Lee]

How old is your MacBook and what ports does it have? Do you want to use USB-A, USB-C or Thunderbolt to connect to the MacBook? Newer MacBooks will only have USB-C/Thunderbolt 3/4.

[burnside]

Hi Phil,

Ah, ok. So, a potential problem. Ideally I'd like it for my new Macbook Air M1, 2020 and my work Macbook Air 13 inch, 2019. If that's possible, or would I need an adapter?

Best,

Ben

[burnside]

Phil,

This looks ok.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YZ48HCT/ref=emc_b_5_i

Anker USB C Hub for MacBook, PowerExpand Direct 7-in-2 USB C Adapter Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 USB C Port, 100W Power Delivery, 4K HDMI, USB C and 2 USB A Data Ports, SD and microSD Card Reader

Or this one.
Anker USB C Hub, 5-in-1 USB C Adapter, with 4K USB C to HDMI, SD and microSD Card Reader, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, for MacBook Pro 2020/2019/2018, iPad Pro 2020/2019, Pixelbook, XPS, and More



Best,

Ben

[ralphy]

Phil,

This looks ok.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YZ48HCT/ref=emc_b_5_i

I've just ordered one! Thanks.

R

[burnside]

Ralphy,

Let me know what its like please.

Best,

Ben

[Mr Curta]

Bear in mind that the type with two integral USB C plugs rather than a flying lead won't work with a MacBook shell case fitted.

[burnside]

Mr Curta

An excellent point. I think I was heading towards the floating lead option and have been meaning to get a case for my new Macbook.

Best,

Ben

[ralphy]

Bear in mind that the type with two integral USB C plugs rather than a flying lead won't work with a MacBook shell case fitted.

R

[aa388]

I got a usb c to usb, hdmi and usb c from sandstrom (part of Pc world) and use it as a coaster to remind me never to buy one again as it’s never worked.

Thanks Ben. Just ordered one of the ones your suggested


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[jukeboxs]

My floating-lead Anker Mac hub never worked either, the only Anker purchase that failed me.


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