Apple's newest MacBook attempts to bridge the divide between larger, more cumbersome laptops and the iPad. In the process, Apple deemed it necessary to remove all ports other than the now-standard USB-C for charging, data transfer, and video output. If you're stuck with a lot of broken connections, you're going to need a hub.
Let's take a look at the best available hubs to get you back together.
Perfect little Hub for my Mac.My new computer only has two USB Ports on the back of the monitor, I did not have enough ports and it was a hassle to switch printers or connect the scanner and USB, but now with this 4 port USB Hub I can have my two printers my neat scanner and a memory stick connected and leave an extra port free'. The compact design and the limited number of ports attracts me to get FALWEDI’s USB C Hub for MacBook Pro. With 2 USB 3.0 ports, 1 Thunderbolt port, 1 Ethernet port, 1 4K HDMI port, SD & TF card reader port, it’s a perfect pick for a mid-range multiport adapter for your MacBook Pro.
Satechi Type-C 3-in-1 Hub
The Satechi Type-C is a streamlined, compact hub that uses its male USB-C connector to attach to your MacBook. The Satechi does not allow pass-through charging but offers:
- Three USB 3.0 ports
- An SD card reader
- A micro SD card reader
The Satechi hub sits flush with your MacBook, so care should be taken that it is not knocked around—damage could occur! The hub is available in three colors: gunmetal, gold, and silver for about $40.
Note that the Satechi hub is designed the same as the HyperDrive hub, although the HyperDrive hub allows pass-through charging.
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Minix Neo-C Hub
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The self-proclaimed 'most advanced USB-C hub' is an attractive option. There are two basic options to choose from HDMI that offers up to 4K output or VGA that offers up to 1080p output. This is not the only decision to make. The Minix Neo-C Hub also comes in three colors (silver, space gray, and gold) to best match your new laptop.
Like most USB-C hubs, the Minix allows pass-through charging and offers:
- Two USB 3.0 ports
- A TF card reader
- An SD card reader
- A Gigabit Ethernet port
My passport for mac not working. For those of you who still prefer a wired connection or who enjoy using a television in conjunction with your laptops, the Minix is a strong option that will cost you $89.
HyperDrive 5-in-1 Hub
HyperDrive's hub is designed specifically for the 12-inch MacBook. It allows pass-through charging through the USB-C port while offering:
- Two USB 3.0 ports
- An SDXC port
- A micro SDXC port
The HyperDrive hub is designed to sit flush with the MacBook, using its USB-C male connector as a fastener. For this reason, you should be careful when using the hub as damage can occur if it is knocked around. Choose from silver, space gray, or gold to match (or not!) your new MacBook.
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Note that the HyperDrive hub is designed the same as the Satechi hub, although the Satechi hub does not allow pass-through charging. Plus, the HyperDrive hub is a tad more expensive, coming in at around $49.
OWC USB-C Dock
The deluxe version of MacBook hubs, the OWC dock does it all. Along with pass-through charging, the OWC dock offers 10 ports in total, including:
- Five USB 3.1 ports including two high-power charging ports and an extra USB-C port
- A Gigabit Ethernet port
- An SD card reader
- An HDMI port with 4K output
- Audio output port
Some might see 10 ports as overkill while others might see them as necessary. The OWC USB-C Dock comes in three colors: space gray, gold, and silver for arounf $150. The downside? For those on the go, transporting the OWC dock might be an issue, since other hubs fit right into your pocket. This dock is more suited for the top of a desk. Sai for mac.
Your favorites?
Have a favorite hub not mentioned here? Let us know in the comments section below!
Updated June 2017: We've removed the Kugi 4 Port Hub because it has been discontinued.
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Twelve South recently launched the StayGo, a portable USB-C hub that's designed to add additional ports to USB-C MacBooks and MacBook Pros. There are a lot of hubs out there on the market, but Twelve South is known for its high-quality Apple accessories, so I thought I'd take a closer look at the StayGo. Design wise, the StayGo offers a simple but attractive design that's slim, portable, and easy to carry so it can go wherever you need it, but it's not quite as slim as some other USB-C hubs on the market.
The StayGo is made from a black aluminum material with a dot design on the front, and it measures in at about five inches by 2.5 inches and it's half an inch thick. There are four little rubber feet at the bottom so that it's stable and won't move when on a flat surface, and on the whole it's about as attractive as you can expect a USB hub to be.
The rectangular shape of the StayGo houses multiple ports and a short built-in USB-C to USB-C cable so that you're never without a cord to use the StayGo with a Mac notebook. There's also a longer USB-C to USB-C cord included for when you need to position it further away from your Mac.
The longer USB-C to USB-C cable is meant to provide users with a way to tidy up the cables on their desks while also providing additional ports, which it does successfully. The idea is to set it up away from where the Mac is, hiding most of the mess of the cords for a tidier workspace.
The built-in cable is a unique feature that other USB-C hubs don't include, and I appreciated always having a USB-C to USB-C cable on hand. The cable comes all the way out of the StayGo using a little button on the cable that you can push up to expose it.
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There's a single USB-C port at the top of the StayGo next to the built-in cable, which can plug into a power source and supports passthrough charging up to 85W, enough to charge a 15-inch MacBook Pro using the power adapter that comes with your Mac if needed (a power adapter is not included). From an external power source, the hub supports up to 100W of power.
A second USB-C port on the side connects the StayGo to the MacBook Pro, and then there's a Gigabit Ethernet Port, a 4K HDMI port that can support a 4K display at 30Hz, three USB-A ports that provide power and support transfer speeds up to 5Gb/s. Two of the three ports offer 900mA power, while the third is a BC 1.2 port that supports up to 7.5W.
At the bottom, there's an SD card slot and a micro SD card slot that work with the cards used in cameras, drones, and other devices. In testing, all of the ports on the StayGo worked as expected, and file transfer speeds were about as promised, though I did not test the HDMI port because I don't have a 4K monitor.
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It's worth noting that if you use a 4K display, the StayGo does not support 4K at 60Hz, plus it doesn't work with the faster UHS-II SD card specification, and it doesn't support faster USB 3.1 Gen 2 transfer speeds, so it may not be the best choice if you're looking for maximum performance. It is, however, a good all around hub for day-to-day usage when tops speeds aren't a priority or if you're not dealing with huge file sizes or a ton of file transfers.Bottom Line
Twelve South's StayGo is more expensive than some other hubs on the market, but it has a greater number of available ports (most don't offer three USB-A ports), more port variety (Ethernet ports are rare), and it's flexible when it comes to usage because of the two cord lengths.
If you're looking for a USB-C hub that's going to be reliable and that takes up minimal space, the StayGo is worth checking out. The StayGo isn't going to offer the speeds and versatility you're going to get with a Thunderbolt 3 hub, of course, but it's much more affordable than Thunderbolt 3 docks if you don't need the TB3 connectivity.
How to Buy
The StayGo from Twelve South can be purchased from the Twelve South website for $99.99.
Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Twelve South. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Twelve South provided MacRumors with a StayGo for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received.
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