USB Type-C is the port of the future, because it draws power, sends data and even extends displays. Unfortunately, some laptop makers are rushing to the future — producing laptops with just Type-C ports, while consumers are still using older drives, monitors and accessories. Fortunately, Type-C hubs exist to give users the USB Type-A ports, HDMI outputs, Ethernet jacks and SD memory readers that have gone missing from laptops (especially Apple’s MacBooks).
But since few hubs are sold by well-known brands (sure, you may know Anker or Aukey, but what about Hyper Drive, Atolla, Lention and Moshi?), we’ve done the hard work of testing these to find out which is best. Along the way, we’ve noticed little quirks, such as ports too small for USB sticks and HDMI outputs that don’t work as well with PCs. Here are the best (and worst) USB Type-C hubs.
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