- EZQuest multimedia hub
- Plugable
- Targus
- Anker PowerExpand
- Satechi
- Belkin
- Kensington
- puppet character
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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