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QGeeM’s documentation varies on how much power it can provide Amazon’s page says it can accept 100W (3A) and supply 85W, though the in-box documentation says 60W. Both cards share the same controller, allowing them to be used one card at a time. QGeeM’s hub includes support for both SD and microSD slots, using the older, prevalent UHS-I SD card standard.

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An HDMI port at the end of the dock supports a single 4K display at 30Hz (or 1080p at 60Hz)-par for the course with a typical USB-C hub.

The three USB 3.0 ports are adequately spaced. But I didn’t need to be bought off to appreciate this compact, lightweight little hub that covers all the basics, save ethernet. The QGeeM 7-in-1 Hub I received tried to buy me off with an in-box promotion that promised a $10 Amazon card if I left a positive review. (Only 4K30 resolutions are supported, but that’s not unusual.) The hub played back protected content via its HDMI port, as expected, but dropped more frames than we hoped for when playing back 4K content over YouTube. We didn’t have a 100W USB-C charger on hand to test, but the hub accepted 62.5W from our 65W USB-C charger. The USB-C cable measures a comfortable six inches, though the connector at the end was a little stiff and took some fiddling to insert. There are also microSD and SD slots capable of SDXC cards up to 2TB and SDR25 (25MB/s) data rates. This hub offers three USB 3.0 (5Gb/s) Type A ports, one USB 2.0 Type A port, a USB-C (5Gb/s) port, a USB-C PD charging port rated at 100W of input power, and an HDMI port. And we’re glad we did: Yeolibo’s USB-C hub is impressively detailed, with a small but extremely informative manual, clearly labeled ports, and well-rounded functionality. Yeolibo may not be a name you recognize, but this hub first appeared on Amazon at a massive discount ($19.95!?) which prompted us to test it out and eventually demote our previous value pick, the Hiearcool UCN 3286. Otherwise, the two HDMI ports will only support two 4K displays at an eye-wearying 30Hz, not 60Hz. We recommend not buying the more expensive $79.99 Anker 8-in-1 Hub on Amazon unless you’re happy connecting to two 1080p (and not 4K) displays…which is perfectly fine. The hub offers an 18-month warranty, and it even ships with a carrying pouch. Cord length is about 8.5 inches, above the standard 6-inch length.Īnker’s hub was among the fastest we tested to deliver data under load, including simultaneous data transfer between USB-A ports while the SD ports were active. Ethernet is excluded, however, so you’ll need to use Wi-Fi instead. (The charger allows up to 100W in, but supplies 85W.) An HDMI port allows for 4K/30Hz video or 1080p/60Hz video to a single external display, standard for the category.

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There’s also a 5Gbps USB-C connection for data, plus a second USB-C port for power input at up to 85W rated. Overall, Anker’s hub is well designed, with adequate spacing between the two 5Gbps USB-A ports. Anker’s hub was among the coolest we’ve tested under load, at about 87 degrees. It’s also a bit more expensive than its rivals. Anker’s 7-in-1 USB-C hub feels surprisingly weighty (3.5 ounces), with a premium metallic (aluminum and polycarbonate) sheen. (We include both.)Ĭan a USB-C hub feel elegant? This one does. This is essentially the dongle equivalent of a docking station. We’ve also included a few, pricier USB docks with even more features Upper-tier USB-C docks typically feature even more ports, including Ethernet, HDMI, and power inputs. We characterize a USB-C hub as a typical dongle, with a collection of ports mounted on a small chassis, connected to a cable.

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You won’t need to worry about software drivers in almost all cases. Also look for longer cords, for easier placement of the hub. Avoid any hubs that connect directly to the port rather than using a cord, as they can block other ports. Look for a good price, consider whether you want to pay a little extra for something like Ethernet, and try to find products with a good warranty for added peace of mind. You shouldn’t have to think too hard about a basic USB-C hub. (Of course, you could also buy a hub without charging capabilities and use it in the other USB-C port, to the right of the charging port.) The best USB-C hubs In this example, the left port is used for charging, so you’d need to buy a USB-C hub with a charging input to use with this slot. A USB-C hub connects to the USB-C on the side of your laptop, such as on this Lenovo Yoga C740.