I’m not a fan of hubs that have the upstream computer connection on the front, which can be ugly and inconvenient, although you might prefer it. Five of the ports on this hub that clamps to the underside of the iMac are front-facing ports for easy access to memory cards, USB storage, or storage cards.

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Some people don’t need a full docking station and a hub such as this is cheaper and much more compact—although like most hubs it will charge a laptop at 60W, which isn’t a lot of larger laptops. If you need to power devices via the USB-A ports, look for a dock with superior charging specs as these ports are really for data only, and even then two of them are slow USB 2. The lack of port flexibility is worse for Mac users, as they can’t use both HDMI due to the way Macs handle video. Most of the products tested here work with non-Apple USB-C laptops too, but you can read Tech Advisor’s more general roundup of the bestUSB-C hubs. Whatever your workstation display needs, the OWC Thunderbolt Hub gives you the connectivity you need to execute your vision.

This neat SD card reader is USB-C compatible and will allow Thunderbolt 3 speed transfers of all your high-resolution photos and videos. If you need lots of USB port expansion and portability isn’t important, OWC’s Thunderbolt 2 Dock is a top pick, as it has 2-3 more USB 3.

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To connect the hub or dock, your computer will need to include either a Thunderbolt 4 port for a separate cable connection (often included with the hub/dock) or an integrated T4/USB4 cable. Connect OWC Thunderbolt Hub to a port on on your Thunderbolt or USB-C dock or hub to utilize extra ports. We only make money if you purchase a product through our links, and all opinions about the products are our own. Such memory cards are an affordable way of adding portable storage, and will also delight camera users. The crucial point is that these points are front-facing, and not tucked around the back with the unwieldy and unsightly power supply.The OWC Thunderbolt Hub's Thunderbolt 4 ports use that same USB-C connector, creating a multi-connectivity solution that works on 100's of millions of existing and future Thunderbolt-based computers and devices. The USB-C ports don’t support passthrough charging or video output, and can handle only two hard drives or SSDs at the same time.

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Or, use this versatile hub to completely transform your USB-C tablet or phone into a desktop-like powerhouse by adding an external display, keyboard, mouse, and external drive. Apple’s USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter allows you to connect your USB-C enabled MacBook port to an HDMI display, a standard USB device, and a charging cable – all at the same time. At 150W, the power supply should accommodate most of your needs, with up to 60W reserved for powering the laptop or tablet—enough for all but the biggest, meanest laptops. You have to pull open a flap for the RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port, which looks fragile but seems robust to the touch, and does nicely reduce the size of the hub.But to achieve its small size, it omits Ethernet, HDMI, and audio ports, making this a better option for connecting peripherals than a TV or speakers. What makes the Echo 20 extra special, I mean Super, is its built-in SSD enclosure that allows you to add up to 8TB of internal storage via your choice of M. This adapter has a female Lightning connector on one end, so you can plug in your Lightning earphones.