

If none of the above hubs will work for you, check out this massive docking station from Plugable. Plugable USB-C Docking Station with Power

You can buy this StarTech USB-C hub for $65. So with ethernet you can literally connect your computer to a wired gigabit network and of course VGA allows you to output video to a computer monitor. In addition to a 4K-enabled HDMI port, you also get a USB 3.0 port, an ethernet port, and a VGA port. Turn your laptop into a compact workstation with this USB-C from StarTech. You can buy this Beegod USB-C hub for $9.

I’m not at all familiar with this brand, but this hub has a 4.8-star rating on Amazon and at least if it doesn’t work like you expect it to, you won’t be out much. It features an SD card reader, a microSD reader, a USB-A 2.0 port, and a micro USB port. This Beegod is a cheaper hub option for those that don’t need things like HDMI outputs and 3.0 transfer speed. You can buy this Aukey 4-port USB hub for $20 Beegod USB-C Hub with USB 2.0 and Card Reader Supports plug-and-play and includes over-current protection. They are encased in a solid aluminum body and there’s no need for a power adapter. It has 4 USB Type A ports capable of 3.0 transfer rates of up to 5Gbps. If you really only need standard USB (Type-A) USB ports, I’d recommend checking out this hub from Aukey. Aukey USB-C Hub with 4 Type-A USB 3.0 Ports You can buy this Satechi Slim USB-C hub for $60. The ports on this one include two USB 3.0, one HDMI with 4K support (30hz), and a USB-C port with pass-through charging. I actually own this one myself, and haven’t had any issues with it in my limited usage. Here’s another sharp-looking aluminum hub from a well-known accessory-maker: Satechi. Satechi Slim Aluminum USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI You can buy the HooToo Shuttle hub for $70. All of this sits inside a sleek-looking, Mac-style aluminum case with LED indicator. It features an HDMI port (with 4K support), 3 USB 3.0 ports, an SD card reader and a USB-C charging port. Now if you’d prefer a more recognizable brand with a few extra USB ports, you’re going to want to check out the Shuttle hub from HooToo. HooToo Shuttle USB-C Hub with Card Reader You can buy this Choetech USB-C hub for $30. The Type A port can of course accommodate your various standard USB peripherals, the HDMI port will allow you to connect to an external monitor or TV, and the Type-C port is capable of both data syncing and charging. It’s a 3-in-1 hub that features a USB 3.0 Type A port, an HDMI port with support for 4K, and a USB-C port. I’m not familiar with this Choetech hub, but it has a 4-star customer rating on Amazon. Below we’ve listed some great hub options for your new Mac. This will connect to a single USB-C port on your MacBook Pro, and provide you with various useful connections like USB 3.0, HDMI, and even an SD card reader. The laptop only includes 4 USB-C connections-the non-Touch Bar model only has 2-and chances are your current accessories and peripherals don’t support them.Īn easy way to remedy this is to buy a hub. If you recently picked up one of Apple’s new MacBook Pros, you’re probably suffering from port shock.
