Best USB-C hubs for MacBook Pro in 2023

1. EZQuest multimedia hub
2. Plugable
3. Targus
4. Anker PowerExpand
5. Satechi
6. Belkin
7. Kensington
8. puppet character
9. Mokin

1. EZQuest multimedia hub – Editor’s Choice

It has a Gigabit Ethernet port, three USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, and SD and microSD card slots. Additionally, it supports 100W of Power Delivery through a USB-C 3.0 port. The only disadvantage is that it only supports 4K 30Hz monitors rather than 4K 60Hz.

Pros

• Sleek aluminum build
• Dual SD card slots
• 4K support
• 100W power delivery

Cons

• No Thunderbolt 4
• 4K support limited to a 30Hz refresh rate

Check out on Amazon

2. Plugable 7-in-1 hub – Cheapest USB-C hub without compromises

Pros

• Dual SD card slots
• 4K support
• Thunderbolt 4 support

Cons

• 4K support limited to a 30Hz refresh rate

Check out on Amazon

3. Targus USB-C Dual HDMI 4K docking station – Best docking station

Pros

• Compact to carry
• Dual SD card slots
• 4K support at 60Hz
• Two HDMI 2.0 inputs

Cons

• Slightly expensive
• Ports placement is weird

Check out on Amazon

4. Anker PowerExpand 11-in-1 Hub – More ports and easy portability

Pros

• Sleek and lightweight
• Dual SD card slots
• 4K at 60Hz output
• Variety of ports

Cons

• Overheats sometimes

Check out on Amazon

5. Satechi Pro Hub Max adapter – 40Gbps USB-C and USB4 hub

Although the USB-A and USB-C connections provide slower 5Gbps and 10Gbps speeds, the Thunderbolt port can transfer at up to 40Gbps. Moreover, a 5K 60Hz monitor output is supported with the Thunderbolt connector. It can also charge your MacBook Pro at 140W if your use the MagSafe cable and 100W if you use the USB4 port.

Pros

• USB4
• Faster data transfer speeds with Thunderbolt
• 5K at 60Hz output
• Variety of ports

Cons

• No power delivery from USB-A and USB-C ports
• A little heavy to carry

Check out on Amazon

6. Belkin USB-C Hub – 100W PD with multiple ports

The HDMI 1.4 port supports 4K resolutions at a 30Hz refresh rate. The Power Delivery 3.0 delivers up to 85W of charging power and is not limited to only USB-C; you can utilize USB-A ports simultaneously. However, it doesn’t have an Ethernet port, so if you need one, you’ll need to look at other options.

Pros

• 85W Power Delivery 3.0
• 3.5mm audio jack
• Variety of ports

Cons

• 4K output at a 30Hz refresh rate

Check out on Amazon

7. Kensington SD1650P – Travel-friendly USB-C hub

While 4K is available on the HDMI port at a 30Hz refresh rate, the VGA port can only output 1080p resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate. It outputs 100W pass-through power delivery. You won’t need to worry much about the drawbacks because you’ll mostly use it for travel given its affordability and portability.

Pros

• Sleek design
• 100W Power Delivery
• USB-C pass-through power
• Lightweight

Cons

• 4K output at a 30Hz refresh rate
• Weird port placement
• Fewer ports

Check out on Amazon

8. dockteck USB-C hub – More ports at lesser price

Pros

• Portable design
• 92W Power Delivery
• 4K output at a 60Hz refresh rate

Cons

• Gets warm while charging

Check out on Amazon

9. Mokin 12-in-1 hub – Value for money

Pros

• Portable design
• 100W Power Delivery
• Output to two displays at [email protected]

Cons

• Doesn’t support data transfer on USB-C ports

Check out on Amazon