BEST USB-C Hub / Dongle - What to buy?? 2020 EDITION
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Best TRAVEL option - Charjen Flush mount - geni.us/qbE2OR
2nd best Travel option - Utech - geni.us/K9a9g5c (Even faster but fewer ports)
Best STUDIO option - OWC 13 port Thunderbolt 3 hub - geni.us/Iw4xnXv
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ANKER - - small, quite fast & great price: geni.us/Vwd7BVq
Plugable Studio - geni.us/JiWtJ5 - very fast but no SD and not best cable
Wordima - geni.us/fvP3 - Tiny, TERRIBLE at most things, but 1 epic speed USB.
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2nd best Travel option - Utech - geni.us/K9a9g5c (Even faster but fewer ports)
Best STUDIO HUB - OWC 13 port Thunderbolt 3 hub - geni.us/Iw4xnXv
2nd best STUDIO HUB - CalDigit - geni.us/A4mB (slower USB 3 but epic SD performance)
Dual plug SPACER - geni.us/AUHLjMx
Pro SD reader used - geni.us/jbiUl
300 MB/s SD Card - geni.us/i616S1w
T7 SSD - geni.us/RDL8GMx
NVME Thunderbolt drive - geni.us/Aqz4GS9
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My 4k Monitor - geni.us/yFsqU
FULL TEST RESULTS: www.mattgranger.com/usbc
Have you heard of Ugreen before? This is a huge company in terms of electronics, they have dozens of different adapters.
Your link for Best Cables isn' working.
Hi Matt Great video! But I would like to point out for the single cable hubs.. the anker while a great value doesn’t support PD... in that sense the Aukey would be a better one hub do all solution as it has ethernet and PD support as well!
Where is the Juiced VertexHUB?
coucou les gens ! y a en ce moment le Hub USB-C Ugreen - Type-C PD 100W + HDMI a -48% avec le code 24FRA99G sur amazon . amzn.to/3oeA7Nt 24 euros au lieu de 46 euros.
This is thoroughness on another level! Thanks for putting in the time and effort on this!
You’re welcome 👍🏼
200% thank you for all the effort you put into this video. I'm sure a lot of effort when into this so thank you very much, keep up the amazing work!!
Your dissertation is so rapidly delivered, that I have to replay tha video. But, I find it very enlightening.
I like how savage he was with the first cull, top marks for blanket "no" devices! 👍🏼
You got my sub automatically for making this video as there isn’t any current videos about Dongles from our top tech reviewers. Just bought a Mac book pro & I greatly appreciate all the information as I do care about specs. Keep making these Videos sir you did amazing.
Glad to see the 2020 version of the USB-C review!
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I got here from CZcams recommendation, but ended up buying one just to make his effort worth a while. Damn that was an extensive analysis on this, simply amazing!! Congrats!
Now you have to include power pass through in your review.
I love that you just chuck them in the garbage. Best way to sort thru the chaff.
Christian Slater should play you in the movie adaptation of this video.
To me, the most basic feature of a hub is: aux power. You can’t connect reliably 2-3 ssd/hdd’s without it.
Love this format of review, its flimsy its out! its expensive, its out! it gets too hot, its out!
After searching for over an hour on various youtube channels, and forums this single video had EVERYTHING I needed to know. Props to you sir. Thank you for your time and effort on this 🙏. *Liked & Subbed*.
Thank you Matt! I suspect you’ve saved me countless hours and hundreds of dollars
Your last version helped me decide on the Charjen for my other half’s MacBook once I got her into photography, and I’m getting the Charjen ministick for my iPad.
Same. They have a new Ultimate Dock Gen 2 coming out soon that i'm excited to get. www.charjenpro.com/products/ultimatedock
I’m about to get my new MacBook Pro so this was incredibly helpful. Thank you!
Been using some of these adapters and there’s a small but irritating pet peeve I have with most of them that do not angle the adapter at 90º.
Being an adapter for portables we use them in constraint spaces very often so it really does matter. I really wish big brands will make this standard or an always available alternate.
Oh, thanks for this review. I’m really liking the breath of your considerations and process. Some from the bin, I might take (but only because for a specific purpose).
Cheers man!
Should be titled "for a Mac" since a ton of the options rely on two USB-C ports
They would technically work with some Lenovo laptops (my dad's x1 yoga for example)
I mean I'm looking cause I'm gonna need one for my soon to be macbook pro
cap my pc has 2 usb c ports
Cap my chromebook has 2 usb-c ports
The title should say best Thunderbolt 3 USBC dock. What about usb C with DisplayPort alt mode?
My lenovo yoga 9i has 2 thunderbolt 3 ports
I’ve read so many articles, discussion boards and watched so many videos trying to find the best dock solution for my new MBP M1. Could have saved a lot of time if I found this first. Thank you, very helpful!
Dear Sir,
Glad to learn you're on the market of computer peripheral products.
We have 400 workeHrs, 10000 ㎡ non-dust workshop, 21 years experience, above 10 years' vendor of Tripplite, CE & FCC certificated,
Our head-office is in HongKong, this how we keep good quality and competitive prices for global valued customers.
Our main products cover USB hub&USB storage&USB converter&USB extension cable,ect.
3:19 editor thought people wouldn’t notice the fast forward
i did
No, that Samsung drive is just that fast
The level of geekery in this video is insane. I love it. Hi from France !
I love your enthusiasm! It actually made the video interesting for me, even though I’m not as crazy with transfer speed as you are. I was watching this video, since I’m looking for a USB C hub for my new iPad Air. I just received the Hyperdrive 6in1 hub for iPad Pro and I’ve got to admit, that I think it feels a bit cheap. It would be absolutely awesome if you could make a video about the best hub for tablets and phones with USB C! But otherwise, I think I’m just gonna go with the Baseus Hub that you also mentioned in this video.
@16:51 wow, thanks for bringing this up! I wouldn't have thought the protective case may affect the connection... much appreciated!
Very detailed survey Matt, just ordered an iPad Pro 11” 2021 and the world of thunderbolt is still very new to me 👏
i've been looking for such test for like 2 years. Thank you so much Matt!
Amazing. All of those hubs and none have what I’m looking for.
Portable, power pass through, Ethernet, SD card and doesn’t get hot.
I like the way you clear your desk!
I (a first-time MBP buyer) had been spending *WAY* too much time researching a hub to buy sight-unseen for close to immediate out-of-the-box functions I would need; Ethernet being one. This was hugely helpful.
Thank you. Liked and subscribed.
Thank you for all your time invested in this superb episode. Much appreciated 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I was just searching for a USB C hub that doesn't interfere with the wifi of my MacBook Pro and I'm glad to come across this one. Thanks for the recommendations, Matt!
next year (or two) with TB 4 and USB 4 you will have so much fun clearing the confusion. while TB 4 is somewhat a good step in direction of you get what spec states it can do, USB 4.0 can vary so much in terms of data, display signals, pd etc.
Hard shell case on mine I customized so that it would fit dual plug. Easy 20 minute job. No problem. Used a small file and gave it some curve. Looks great.
looks like the owc is the only one with firewire input too
If only Apple would have added a few more ports to their current MacBook line, these headache causing issues could have been avoided.
they already have 4 thunderbolt ports...?? but I assumed you meant variety of types
@@hmzh94 2
Utente Mac Pro has 4
@@EnderSlayer1301 Yep, 4 and all of the same type!
Whew! I didn't realize there was such a science to this type of product when I ordered a hub for my soon-to-arrive laptop, both of which should be here in a day or two, but boy was I relieved to see the Anker made the cut, as I had no idea when I chose it that most of the others were such garbage. Many thanks for the eye-opening expose; liked and subscribed!
Cheers
Dear Sir,
Glad to learn you're on the market of computer peripheral products.
We have 400 workeHrs, 10000 ㎡ non-dust workshop, 21 years experience, above 10 years' vendor of Tripplite, CE & FCC certificated,
Our head-office is in HongKong, this how we keep good quality and competitive prices for global valued customers.
Our main products cover USB hub&USB storage&USB converter&USB extension cable,ect.
Fantastic in-depth overview, tests, and information! Thank you very much
I like how you managed with crappy stuff on your desk, half of them immediately jumped into the trash bin :-)) nice and easy!
You are using an old OWC Dock! The new (not even new anymore) is white the UHS2 card reader... (same speed as the Prograde SD reader)
And it’s definitely the best on the marked!
That initial "....it's OUT *toss in the trash*" had me laughing pretty good! loved the review and how you took the time and explained the benchmarks etc. this is exactly what I was looking for
Great review..who are the dopes giving a downthumb..maybe CZcams competitors. This review was excellent. Keep doing what you're doing!
So thorough and ... entertaining!! Thanks much, very helpful and informative.
This and the original video test are just fantastic and wonderfully informative. Cheers!
Wow, this is really great input, appreciate your work! Thank you very much, Matt!
Buying my first laptop 16 years ago and remember never using all the ports. Now I need something hanging off the side to handle all the stuff I do. 🙄 miss the good old days.
You are amazing for testing all of them. I find it hard to trust videos or articles that just list stuff they found from the internet without them even owning these!! Got a new follower :)
THAT is a professional level comparison! Congrats and thanks very much!
Based off of my ignorant understanding of CZcams monetization policies, how CZcams monetizes videos and counts video counts is partially dependent on how much of the video a viewer watches. For his own benefit, Matt might not want to recommend ppl end the video at the beginning just to skip the technical details and go to the product links. Just worth mentioning
Just stumbled across this clip , wow , nice effort mate .
It just goes to show the difference in performance in this stuff that often looks very similar on the outside and what we see in tech markets , and now we see in front of our eyes on your video the junk to good stuff ratio :) ,
and the truth is this is probably the tip of the iceberg .
Well done sir.
Fascinating. I came here from the Technology Connections video about laptop docks which got me thinking how grateful I was to have recently found and purchased a few dongles like these that allow me to connect midi keyboards to my phone and also provide an audio output. It was a crucial piece to find for one of my music projects. I had no Idea until watching this just how big differences in performance could be on these things.
this is the most complete review i've seen, all considerations cable, device, hub, this is exactly what I was thinking, glad I found this video
this has to be hands down the best and most comprehensive review. I especially appreciate you letting us know your picks in advance in case we didn't want to watch the whole thing. Thanks you!
Matt, again thanks for the clear explanation. You are a great help, because I'm looking for a great hub. I now also can eliminate a lot of options. I think I will go for the Caldigit for my iMac.
Matt, I just ordered the OWC. I needed several hours to compare the OWC, Plugable and the Caldigit. But I think the OWC is the better one for my iMac. I needed more ports and a way to plug in some devices, without turning around the whole computer every time. With the extra ports Sandisk ImageMate Pro can stay on OWC.
Again, thanks for your video, who speeded up my decision to expand my computer with a good device.
Absolutely great video pal I felt lost with the many many different adaptors for my m1 setup and you have shamed me a hell of allot of time watching reviews…..Keep em coming pal cheers 👍
Like a monk consulting his holy texts for references, I have found myself coming back to this video (and the 2017 edition as well) many times in the past couple of years. It's such a treasure trove of information and, as a geek, I have to say that it is such a FUN entertaining video. It's like the USB-C hub Olympics or Hunger Games, I love seeing the weaker ones get eliminated and thrown in the trash every time.
I get that there must've been quite a lot of work for you behind the scenes but I really hope we'll get to sink our teeth on a new updated version soon. Thunderbolt 4 might've brought in some interesting new products to test out! In any case, cheers for the quality tech journalism mate!
Tb4 version coming in the next month I hope 👍🏼
@@mattgranger ... and thus my day was made! Thanks Matt, this is amazing news. Looking forward to it 🙌
Great video! I think VAVA USB C Hub 9-in-1 is the best !
The most important thing to me is reliability as long as the speed is decent. Of course the speed will be the speed of the slowest thing along the chain.
- If only I can make use of that type-c port in my mobo and get a decent port hub that I can put on my desk and easily connect devices to without having to reach to the back of my pc every time...
**watches the video and checks the pricing of studio hubs**
- Nope .... reaching to the back of my pc seems fine now lol.
Great video though, keep up the good work.
The most profesional dongle advice on CZcams. And I actually learn something. Thanks, Matt! PS: I like how you just thrown away useless stuff to the garbage bin. No mercy! :D
First of all, thank you Matt for a very thoughtful and thorough review. The video is an incredible resource for anyone looking to purchase a USB-C Hub. One suggestion though -- I purchased the CharJenPro Flush Mount based on this review. Although the speed is great (as you tested), the flush FIT on my 16" MacBook Pro (2019) is just awful. It is extremely loose and wobbly, so connecting and disconnecting devices must be done very delicately or the whole hub will disconnect from the computer's USB-C ports. Any bump or tug on a cable and I fear my hard drives / connected accessories are going to be ejected. When editing and rendering large video files, this is very precarious. I would gladly trade a bit of speed in exchange for a solid connection between hub and computer. I really appreciate the fantastic review of hub performance, I think in your next video it would help to have some consideration of usability / design / connection security when making purchase recommendations. A car can have the best engine in the world, but if the steering wheel keeps falling off it's almost useless.
I have it and fit really tight and snug. Just push it in harder until you hear a click.
I used a HyperDrive flush mount, and it fried my computer, my interface, and a midi cable going to my controller. I had to replace EVERYTHING!!! DON'T USE THE FLUSH MOUNTS!!! They heat up, and arc across everything connected to the computer!!!
I cut a little bit off my plastic case so I could use a flush mount. I wasn't aware of the extension.
Note: Using both ports of a MacBook Pro (flush mount) without offering Thunderbolt 3 passthrough is a dealbreaker (for me). A handful of USB-C hubs do offer Thunderbolt 3 passthrough, using both ports really just for mounting stability (all the hub’ed data comes from just 1 of the MacBook’s ports).
Oh, an update to the video that made me subscribe years ago. Nice!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Thank you Matt, I was just looking to buy one of these hubs, your video was excellent for me :) Best regards to you and your lovely wife, from Uruguay.
Thank you SO much Matt! After HOURS of trying to find a reliable hub for my new MacBookPro, I came across your video and purchased the Charjen Flush. Looking forward to adding it to my setup. -Annie
Hi Annie, is it still working? Jochem
@@jochem2710 Yes it is! Still connected to my computer :)
@@thedanandannieshow Ok great! Thanks for sharing!
I love these "What to buy" vids. Great work! Thank you for the information.
You've attached the usb-c hub to your MacBook. But I want to attach it to my phone. Can you inform us which usb-c hub can charge my device (phone) simultaneously watching a movie from a memory card in the hub. I know the MacBook has a separate power adapter, but my phone only has one usb-c port for data and power.
OWC you missed new model with 2 thunderbolt 4 slots. At OWC site not Amazon. Glade I double checked.
Ive been using Verbatim's USB-C HUB for 2 years now... So far so good.
Thank you so much! I bought the anger dongle thanks to your work. I have an iPad Pro and think that’s the best option for me
This is the best video on CZcams that explains everything regarding hubs. Thanks!
at 18:21 the owc dock is the old 13.... the current one have 14 ports but no firewire anymore !
Matt I subscribed only because you throw shit in the trash. Your go-no go approach is refreshing and we need more of it in this world.
LOVE the thorough and scientific testing.
I would say that Anker over Aukey is a bit of an oversight. If the performance is roughly equal, then I think most people would favour having an ethernet port. Great video all the same!
Usb 3.2 g1x1 is 5gbs , usb 3.2 g1x2 10gbs , usb 3.2 g2x1 is 10gbs and usb 3.2 g2x2 is 20gbs ..... it can get quit confusing if you don't separate them, the X2 or X1 indicates how many lanes it has.
I've definitely noticed the discrepancy between price and quality as well, and have felt pretty ripped off on some of the name-brand ones. I'm using a Purgo 7-in-2 from Amazon now, and it's only $40 and it's genuinely the only one that I've tried that actually worked properly as advertised and supported thunderbolt through the main USB-C port. I didn't have high expectations at that price, but it's actually a pretty good dock and outperformed everything else I've tried.
I was so happy to see this!!! I am such a nerd. I keep looking and checking if you've an update and here it is!!! Thanks much!! Super appreciate your efforts!!! More power!!
it is Oct 2021 now, thankfully we might *FINALLY* live a dongle-less life again.
Amazingly comprehensive survey. Thanks so much, Matt.
Finally, someone made a dongle review.
i watched like 15 of these kinds of comparison videos and this is the best by far.
this was the ultimate comparison! i’m looking to buy the UNI 8in1 hub and i wish you had it so i could tell of it was worth my spending
Great write up with solid conclusions given on your work. Thank you for making this video!
Surprised the Belkin went in the bin....this was so helpful thx
This was a really nice guide. It never occurred to me to test USB hub before.
people like you make the world go round many thanks
OMG I had to subscribe. This is awesome. Thank you so so much. Really appreciate this a whole lot
Thank you sir.. exactly what I'm looking for when searching USB-C hub for my iMac 2019 😘
Thank you for making such a helpful, clear and concise video! Really appreciate your help and thorough testing methodology
Excellent reviews! I'm in the market to buy the new iMac M1 Pro whenever it's released and was getting together my shopping list. Thank you for such a complete list!
This was so helpful. Thanks Matt. Sadly the dual USB-C confg doesnt work for me as I have an HP with one USB C on the side and one elsewhere.
Great review Matt! Just got a new MacBook Pro and started with this video on my search for a decent hub
Great testing and reviews! I loved the "You shall not pass!" approach eliminating that first batch of contenders. However, it seems to me like you should have added "...for Mac...." in the title somewhere.
8:30 I love it. This guy gets straight to the point and cuts all the bullshit out. Boss move. 💪🏽
Well done on this.... I've decided to direct port where I can to simplify things. I'll wait to see what the 2021 MBP offers in ports to see which one to get. I have two angelbird card readers and prefer using them. That leaves me needed to jack in a drive or two for editing. A UHS2 sd card would be a dream.
The Belkin option you dumped at the start is from what I can tell the cheapest and best option for running dual HDMI monitors for OSX that are not mirrored that exists right now. You mentioned it worked well, but it in fact is the best of its type (not huge desktop hub) for doing this specifically on OSX which is surprising hard.
I didn't care about the USB speeds or lack of other ports so I can see why it makes no sense for this test but I think its worth noting.
I find this review very thorough 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 and hilarious at the same time! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thank you! Very nice...
The dual spacer changed the game for me! Thank you!!!
The two best portable options are a bummer in my case because I have a Dell XPS 15 9500, and for some UnGodly ReaSon Dell chose to place the USB-C ports slightly farther away from each other compared to the Macbook Pro. So simply because of that I just can't use them😐
Excellent test! Just what I was looking for... Thanks Matt!
Amazing video but on the "studio" options would be nice to include a best option with dual monitor output since thats also a likely use case with dual monitor setups. Also consider other ultrabooks could be used as host that are not MacBook.
Thanks for the test! It will help me with purchases for our studio.