A great way to add the number and variety of ports to your device such as your laptop, Macbook Pro or desktop, is to plug-in a USB hub. For those of us who own a USB-C powered device may still want to use devices with ports such as USB-A, headphone jack, HDMI and SD card slot. Hence, owning a USB-C hub may solve this problem!
Check out our best picks for USB-C Hubs to match your device!
If you favour universal compatibility, give the MINIX Neo Storage S1 a try for your Macs, Windows or Android devices. Featuring a USB C port that supports pass-through charging, 2 USB A ports and one HDMI port, the Neo Storage is quite practical for most regular users.
What makes the Neo Storage a great buy is that it also acts as a speedy SSD storage of up to 240GB. Given that storage expansion is expensive for many products like Macbooks and Surface laptops, this is a cheaper alternative if you aren’t willing to spend a couple of hundreds more. Additionally, the hub is small and very light as well!
While you’re on-the-go, you may need a compact travel hub to minimise effort in carrying it. You can opt for the Anker USB-C 7-in-1 Hub, which is compact enough to fit in your bag or pocket.
Coming with a special travel pouch, this small adapter contains a HDMI port, SD and micro SD card slot, USB-A and USB-B ports. The hub also allows pass-through charging with its significant 100W power delivery. Consider this if you’re one to travel a lot.
Needing more ports for your desktop PC wouldn’t be a problem if you have the Dell Universal Dock D6000. This bulky USB-C hub holds 4 USB 3.1 ports, a USB-C port a speaker output, and Ethernet. With all of that, it is able to connect up to three 4K monitors –more than ideal for your PC as well as keeping a neat desktop without wires! The hub comes with a headphone jack as well if your monitor requires more.
The best way to add more ports for your iMac would be to connect it with the Satechi Aluminium Type-C Clamp Hub. While being clamped at the bottom of your screen, the iMac Type-C Hub contains a USB-C data port, three USB 3.0 ports and Micro/SD card readers.
These hubs come in grey or silver in colour to match the sleek design and colour of an iMac. Great for minimalists and aesthetic lovers!
This round-shaped USB-C hub really packs a punch for its features. The Dell DA300 comes with a HDMI port, a Display port, a VGA port, Ethernet, a USB-C and A port. But its strength lies in the Display port which supports 4K resolution/60 Hz output.
Moreover, the USB-C transfers up to 10Gbps of data. This USB-C hub will work well with those who love high performance displays on their mobile phones as it provides seamless connectivity of data and videos.
Apple has created an adapter to suit the need of connecting devices with Thunderbolt 2 to gadgets such as the Macbook, Macbook Pro and the iMac. This small little hub does exactly just that, containing a Thunderbolt 2 and a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C. If you need connecting Thunderbolt 2 external devices to your Apple product, this adapter is for you.
For shoppers with a small budget, the Lenovo C610 USB-C Hub is pretty decent for its affordable price. This USB-C turns a Type-C port into 4 Type 3.0 ports. Ideally, the USB 3.0 ports provide 5Gbps transfer speeds of data which is pretty impressive. With its small body, it is easily a travel hub to bring around anywhere you go!
Android users who seek seamless transfer and carriage of data, power and video can consider the Aukey CB-C68 USB-C 7-in-1 Hub. This hub has a USB C port, 3 USB 3.0 ports, SD/TD card slot, HDMI and a USB-C 100W power delivery. Through its HDMI port, screens are displayed clearly as the hub maintains performance with 4K 30Hz resolution.
Finding USB-C hubs with more than one USB-C port is extremely rare. Fret not, as the Belkin USB-C 4 Port Mini Hub offers not one, but two USB-C ports! This compact hub also has USB-A ports for users to connect 2 devices at once with a data transfer size of 5Gbps. With its ultra-slim design and tucked-in cable, this hub is also quite portable.
The Belkin USB-C Express Dock 3.1 HD has an impressive cable length of 1 meter that delivers power of up to 60W; great for those who doesn’t want an extension cord. Other than its cable length, the dock holds 2 USB-C 3.1 port, 3 USB-A ports, an in/out audio port, a gigabit Ethernet port, and a HDMI port. For those in need of connecting devices far away, this hub is the best for you!