Forget MacBook Pro 2022 — this USB-C hub has every port you could possibly need

Forget MacBook Pro 2021 — this USB-C hub has every port you could perchance need

Product image of Satechi USB-C ON-THE-GO MULTIPORT ADAPTER with yellow background

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The upcoming MacBook Pro 2021 is rumored to bring some much-needed ports dorsum, but you won't need to splurge on that if you invest in this new hub. Satechi has launched what could be the ultimate USB-C hub, which will give a much-needed upgrade to the meager port option found on the current MacBook Pro and iPad Pro.

The hub includes both HDMI and VGA out for video, Ethernet data, USB, SD and Micro SD Carte du jour support. A major feature is the hub's ability to allow USB-C PD laissez passer-through for charging of up to 100W.

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The less-than-creatively-titled Satechi USB-C On-The-Go Multiport Adapter is a beefy accessory for your MacBook or iPad. The $100 unit measures 4.7 5x 2.4-inches and weighs 4.4 ounces. Of course, while it tin fit in a backpack or messenger pocketbook, information technology might protrude a fiddling.

Regardless, the depth of connectivity is why productivity-focused Apple users will opt for this device. The HDMI port supports upward to 4K 60Hz output, which is ideal for users wanting to connect to high resolution monitors for video or photo editing. Interestingly, there's besides an included VGA port which tin can output to 1080p 60Hz. Because that displays have long since moved past VGA in favor of HDMI and DisplayPort, the inclusion of this analog input is curious.

Having USB-C PD charging upwards to 100W ways that this hub volition be able to superlative up multiple devices. Granted, information technology will crave a sufficient 7-10W ability brick. Either manner, while using your MacBook Pro, you can connect the charger to this hub and deliver fast charging to your iPhone, iPad or other devices.

Because Apple has continued to remove ports from its devices, it's forced users to have to buy third-party dongles and accessories. Fortunately, MacBook Pro 2021 rumors advise that Apple will bring back HDMI and SD Card support with this year's MacBook Pro. But this new hub brings fifty-fifty more connectivity options.

Compared to other similar hubs, like from Anker and Hyper, Satechi's offers a similar feature prepare. The main difference being that Satechi only requires one USB-C connexion. Granted, the hubs past Anker and Hyper do take a flush finish, embedding itself to the side of a MacBook Pro in a more endemic style. But those hubs lack VGA.

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