Best hubs for the 12inch macbook imore 2020 anyone who uses apples 12inch retina macbook is probably familiar with the constraints of oneport life on a mac. Mar 12, 2020 the hub slots into a usb c port on the side of your macbook or macbook pro, giving you one usb c port, an hdmi port, an sd card slot, a microsd card slot, headphone port, and two usb a ports. Usb3 runs to my lenovo hub, and the usb c output plugs into my mbp. Solid and light weight hub provides 8 ports 2 usbc one for highresolution video, 2 usb 3. Best usbc adapters, chargers and cables for macbook and mac. Mirror your macbook display to your vgaenabled tv or other display in up to 1080p. Mbp power runs to usbc charge port on the hubdongle. Find the perfect usbc hub for your new ipad pro, macbook air or macbook pro, and upgrade your setup with our range of latest typec accessories. Dual display over usb c on new macbook 20 apple community.
Apr 09, 2015 how to survive with only one usb c port on your new macbook. It supports up to 4k resolution at 30hz through the hdmi port, has 2 usb 3. Jun 09, 2016 hi all, after having a look in amazon it looks like most, if not all of the usb c hubs that worked just fine with the 2015 version of the macbook dont work anymore at least, the hdmi port doesnt, due to a change in the usb profile. Apples 12inch macbook has only a single shared port. This hub is a necessary peripheral for macbook since apple dropped usb and thunderbolt ports in favor of usbc only. The adapter enables your single port usb c laptop to have two usb 3. Built just for 2016 and 2017s and 15inch macbook pros, this hub takes up two usbc ports on your laptop, but replicates all the ports you miss from previous machines. Oct 28, 2015 apples 12 inch retina macbook eschews all ports and traditional charging methods for a single usb type c port, which is used for charging and to connect peripherals to the machine. Youve got a single usb c port, through which you can both charge your macbook and send data. The j5create jca374 usb type c adapter is my favourite adapter for my 12inch macbook. Sd and micro sd card reader, rj45 gigabit port, 4 x usb 3. The 10 best usb type c hub for macbook pro in 2020. Macbook pro pictured, macbook air, imac pro, imac, and mac mini have multiple thunderbolt 3 usbc ports.
Heres how to connect data, video, power and more to it. So if you want to plug in an iphone or an sd card, youll need a dongle. Youve got a single usbc port, through which you can both charge your macbook and send data. That port supports all but the thunderbolt solutions in this article.
The need for the best usbc adaptors of 2020 is a rather irritable sideeffect of progress at the moment. If your mac has only one port like this, its a macbook with usbc. The apple usb c vga multiport adapter lets you connect your apple macbook with usb c port to a vga display, while also connecting a usb device and a usb c charging cable. Jul 15, 2018 i am looking for one of those side usb c hubs for my 12 macbook, but can only seem to find ones for the macbook pro. New options with the fresh color include the pro hub adapter, slim multiport. Only for macbook air 2018 2020, macbook pro 2016 2020. That means, one thunderbolt 3 port, one usb typec port, a microsd reader, an sd memory reader, an hdmi out and dual usb 3. Provides you with an sd and microsd card slot so you can quickly manage your photos. Turns a single usbc connection into 11 ports usbc power.
Designed for the in and 15in macbook pro, the oneadapter evri pro usbc hub with 4k hdmi is not a full a docking station in the same way as the larger products tested here. These usbc adapters make your macbook pro better cnet. Hi all, after having a look in amazon it looks like most, if not all of the usbc hubs that worked just fine with the 2015 version of the macbook dont work anymore at least, the hdmi port doesnt, due to a change in the usb profile. Satechis usbc hub has three usba ports, all of which are usb 3. May 12, 2017 satechis new typec pro hub works with both the and 15inch macbook pro models. The juiced systems usbc macbook 5 in 1 adapter is a unibody design.
Apr 30, 2020 the lack of sd card readers on usb c hubs is the bane of many a photographer. Dec 14, 2018 satechi has today unveiled new variants of its usb c hub lineup to match the new tone of gold on the 2018 macbook air. A neat, supercompact solution for owners of the 12in macbook is satechis usb c passthrough hub that features two usb 3. By utilizing two of the usbc ports on the new macbook pro. Theres also a builtin ethernet port, in case you need a wired internet connection. The usbc digital av multiport adapter lets you connect your usbcenabled mac or ipad pro to an hdmi display, while also connecting a standard usb device and a usbc charging cable. Is there a usb c hub for the macbook 12 that has both. Vako 12 ports docking station usb c hub tripledisplay usb c adapter with dual hdmi, vga, type c pd, 4 usb ports,gigablit ethernet rj45. Product description connect up to seven devices to your computer through a single usb typec port with this insignia hub, featuring two usb 3. The usb c digital av multiport adapter lets you connect your usb c enabled mac or ipad pro to an hdmi display, while also connecting a standard usb device and a usb c charging cable. This adapter allows you to mirror your mac display to your hdmienabled tv or display.
With many modern laptops and macbooks shunning old ports in favour of the newer multi. Thankfully the owc port thunderbolt 3 dock is here to satisfy those needs with a reader on the front of the usb c hub. Tbi pro is the only usb c hub that has all the ports covered so far. Find the perfect usb c hub for your new ipad pro, macbook air or macbook pro, and upgrade your setup with our range of latest type c accessories. Mar 26, 2020 best hubs for the 12 inch macbook imore 2020 anyone who uses apples 12 inch retina macbook is probably familiar with the constraints of oneport life on a mac. Wavlink usb c hub is designed with aluminum alloy housing which make the device durable and looks deluxe. The hub slots into a usbc port on the side of your macbook or macbook pro, giving you one usbc port, an hdmi port, an sd card slot, a microsd card slot, headphone port, and two usba ports. The hdmi and vga ports make it possible for you to connect to a bigscreen display or tv for 4k support. Best usbc and thunderbolt 3 docking station for macbook. Apples 12 inch macbook has only a single shared port. The apple usbc vga multiport adapter lets you connect your apple macbook with usbc port to a vga display, while also connecting a usb device and a usbc charging cable. Still offering everything you loved from our typec usb 3. Macbook has just one port, which supports usb c but not thunderbolt. Mbp power runs to usb c charge port on the hub dongle.
Best usbc adapters, chargers and cables for macbook and. Best usbc and thunderbolt 3 docking station for macbook, pro. By utilizing two of the usbc ports on the new macbook pro, the pro hub brings more versatile options for. If your mac has only one port like this, its a macbook with usb c. Kanex iadapt 5in1 usbc hub for macbook micro center. The juiced systems usb c macbook 5 in 1 adapter is a unibody design. Usb c hub multiport adapter 7 in 1 portable space aluminium dongle with 4k hdmi output, 3 usb 3. Usb c hub, tiergrade 12 in 1 triple display adapter with 2 4k hdmi,displayport,pd 3. Is anyone aware of a hdmi hub that works properly with the.
Hyperdrive ultimate 11in1 usbc hub for mac, pc, android, usbc devices. Jan 29, 2019 macbook pro pictured, macbook air, imac pro, imac, and mac mini have multiple thunderbolt 3 usb c ports. Designed for the in and 15in macbook pro, the oneadapter evri pro usb c hub with 4k hdmi is not a full a docking station in the same way as the larger products tested here. Macbook pro pictured, macbook air, imac pro, imac, and mac mini have multiple thunderbolt 3 usb c ports. Mar 25, 2020 aukey usb c hub 6in1 adapter with 3 usb 3.
Constructed of high grade aluminum, the adapter will match your new macbook 12 colors perfectly. Solid and light weight hub provides 8 ports 2 usb c one for highresolution video, 2 usb 3. Adapters for the thunderbolt 3 usbc or usbc port on your. Usb c hub, usb c adapter, tiergrade 12 in 1 triple display adapter with dual 4k hdmi, vga, 100w pd 3. The lack of sd card readers on usbc hubs is the bane of many a photographer. Adapters for the thunderbolt 3 usbc or usbc port on. Apples 12inch retina macbook eschews all ports and traditional charging methods for a single usb typec port, which is used for charging and to connect peripherals to the machine. Satechis new pro hub expands 2016 macbook pro past usbc. Dec 09, 2016 the 12 inch macbook and the new macbook pros have just usb c thunderbolt 3 ports. The compact and slim design allow you to carry it anywhere you go to make your work and life more convenientlyusb c hub, wavlink type c adapter hub to 3 usb 3. On top of all that, there is also a gigabit ethernet port.
The dockcase is a slim microfiber leather and aluminum sleeve style case for 12, and 15 inch apple macbooks that has builtin usb, usb typec. How to survive with only one usbc port on your new macbook. Apr 24, 2020 according to choetech, the usbc hub is compatible with the 2016 and later. It fits directly into the 12in macbook, but will also work with other usb typec devices such as the chromebook pixel. Hello, everyone hyperdrive most crowdfunded usbc accessory on kickstarter and indiegogo and also sold in 60 major countries which provides you trusted and authentic accessories for apple products. Macbook has just one port, which supports usbc but not thunderbolt. Best usb c hubs for 2020 ipad pro 11inch and 12inch models. It has a total of 12 ports in its multiport adapter. Usb c hub, iteknic 6in1 usb c adapter with 4k usb c to hdmi, usb pd charging port, usb 3. This usbc hub conveniently expands the ports on your macbook from 1 to 5. This usb c hub is available in space grey and silver colors. Sep 11, 2016 the j5create jca374 usb type c adapter is my favourite adapter for my 12 inch macbook. Best usb c multiport adapters and hubs for macbook pro in 2020. Allow macbook, ultrabook, chromebook, pc, android, and most usbc devices to work with popular legacy connections.
Platinum dual usbcto8port hub for select apple macbook. Usb c 100w pd, usbc 40gbps data, 4k hdmi, microsdsd card reader, 2xusb 3. According to choetech, the usbc hub is compatible with the 2016 and later. Usb3 runs to my lenovo hub, and the usbc output plugs into my mbp. Its specially designed for macbook pro but its equally compatible with ipad pro 11inch and ipad pro 12. This hub is a necessary peripheral for macbook since apple dropped usb and thunderbolt ports in favor of usb c only. The 12inch macbook and the new macbook pros have just usbcthunderbolt 3 ports. It comes with more ports and power including hdmi port, sb c hub with charging port, 3 x usb 3. Satechi has today unveiled new variants of its usbc hub lineup to match the new tone of gold on the 2018 macbook air. The hootoo usb c hub falls at the top of the list of the top 10 best usb type c hub for macbook pro in 2020.