Speedy data transfers: Two USB-A and one USB-C downstream ports let you connect to other supported peripherals and enjoy fast file transfers. The latter can bring up to 100W to power your laptop, while the front USB-C gives you 30W fast charging for your phone. Whether you're looking for a better typing experience, more fluid control of your device, or a way to expand on your machine's I/O offerings we have our selection of the best keyboards, best mouse, and best docking stations. This indulgent dock from Satechi comes with three Thunderbolt 4 connectors (as well as a fourth for plugging into your laptop), which means you can get some of the fastest data transfer speeds available today, provided your laptop or PC supports the Thunderbolt 4 standard too. If you don’t want to pay for a full docking station but require more than one external display, this 10-port hub is as close as you’ll get to a portable dock that supports two monitors.

Some also work as a way of using your existing USB Type-A devices (those with a big, square-edged USB plug) on a laptop or tablet that has only a USB Type-C socket (for the smaller, round-edged plugs).We check how responsive the hub is to devices being connected and disconnected, and we also test the speeds of specific ports using high-speed SD cards and/or the USB external SSD.

The ability to immediately give virtually all your devices extra ports, video output options, and a power supply using one USB-C port makes this hybrid portable dock one of the best USB-C hubs on the market, especially for MacBook users. He's guided readers on how to use technology for nearly a decade for publications including Lifehacker, OneZero, and The New York Times. Cardholders who accept an Apple Card on and/or after August 10, 2023: Variable APRs for Apple Card, other than ACMI, range from 19. If that is a problem for you there is a hardware solution in the Hyperdrive Dual 4K HDMI 10-in-1 USB-C Hub, which lets M1 Macs connect two external displays. Audio: Many people use wireless Bluetooth headphones and speakers, but if you want to connect wired headphones or speakers to your laptop, then you need a 3.It’s pricier than most of the hubs reviewed here, but it’s got the lot if you need everything, and we like it a lot.