This portable hub supports 4K monitors at 60 Hz over HDMI and has every other port you’re likely to need, all of which performed at expected rates in our tests. The Ethernet port, which is useful if you need a hardwired internet connection, measured at 1 gigabit per second, as advertised. This four-port USB Type-C hub enhances your productivity, giving you the connections you need while you work. We ran AJA System Test speed tests using the Samsung T5 Portable SSD (500 GB) to measure transfer speeds. Thanks to the use of modern materials such as toughened plastic, we managed to reduce the weight of the hub to the minimum, which will come in particularly handy during travels.

It also has two DisplayPorts and one HDMI port (as opposed to the three HDMI ports on the Plugable dock above). Traditional USB hub ideal for use with PCs and laptops, ideal for expanding your connectivity options for standard USB 3.Enable to connect more accessories to your USB C OTG supported devices, like Samsung S10/9/8, Note 10/9/8, LG V50/40/30, Huawei Mate 20 and more. There's a gray area between USB hubs and docks because they do (mostly) the same thing: add more ports and connectors to your computer. Note that unless you have reliable Gigabit Ethernet service, you won’t be able to measure if the port is actually performing at full speed.

The USB-C hub also lets you extend the life of your existing USB devices - it's backward compatible with previous versions of USB devices. In addition, our audio and video department features top-quality supplies for your home cinema system. Whether you’re in the office creating content, at home gaming, or setting up a workstation for remote use, this 4-port hub will keep you up to speed. The hub features Fast Charge support for charging mobile devices and includes an optional power adaptor for powering devices that require additional power. Two USB-C ports connect new devices, while two USB-A ports allow easy connection for existing devices, such as a hard drive, mouse, keyboard or printer.

It's among the priciest docks I tested, but if you do a lot of heavy-duty tasks like transferring 4K video footage or hooking your laptop up to multiple 4K monitors, this is the dock that's going to serve your needs. We will not deduct for removal of packaging to inspect the item, but we may deduct for wear and tear where the item has not been checked but used. Gen 1) plus three USB-A charging ports each capable of supplying 12 watts, it’s one of the few multiport USB-A hubs we trust that are still available as USB-C becomes the new standard.

We can’t speak for other companies, but we can say that Targus manufactures a wide range of high-quality USB hubs that perfectly suit your lifestyle. Gen 1 data ports and three high-speed charging ports facing upward, so cables and plugs take up less room on your desk. If you want to plug in anything with a connection other than a USB-C cable, the most efficient option is a USB-C hub, which provides multiple types of ports in a relatively compact package. You connect all your USB-C devices with a sleek, compact, plug-and-play solution and transfer your data 2x faster than other hubs in the market. Will this adapter allow me to connect the Dell monitor, which is HDMI-connected, to the USB-C port on Belkin to the MBP?The 7-in-1 model lacks an Ethernet port, and if you do try to use it with a 4K monitor, it produces only a 30 Hz refresh rate, not the superior, smoother movements of the 60 Hz refresh rate of our top pick. The hub is powered by the USB Bus, while it's functional, stylish design with integrated cable make it the perfect companion for mobile devices.