Pleaaaase stop using burned in forced letterboxing. Just edit and output in the aspect ratio that you want your image to be, without any built-in black bars. Now I'm watching a full black frame around the video; bars left, top, right, and bottom, as if the video is just too small for TH-cam. I'd prefer if you just output 16:9 videos by the way. It's a tech video, not a Sergio Leone movie. But if you insist on the wide aspect ratio, DON'T bake in the bars, thank you.
That's very likely due to TH-cam's recommendation cards at the end being disabled on videos that aren't 16:9. We've had the same problem and for now, there's no solution other than letterboxing :/
@@leolabs_org Its literally not due to that. People simple usually have a 16:9 monitor so 21:9 does not make sense for the majority of people. Kards or no kards.
For the most part, getting the right cables will eliminate the need of a HUB. But a HUB is still useful for expanding the number of total ports, and for improvising. And in some cases, like a Ethernet and HDMI, the right cable doesn’t exist, so then it’s either dongle or HUB. Satechi has another irritating design flaw in v1. The MicroSD slot swallows the whole MicroSD card completely. You’ll need long nails to get it in and out of the port. I hear they’ve since updated the design in v2.
SD cards aren't going anywhere, they're used by all DSLR/mirrorless cameras so are they're vital for photographers, and even the latest cameras by Sony have dual full-size SD, no microSD or anything else in sight. If we were going to think ahead to the world where just about everything is USB-C, my laptop would need USB-C ports, a headphone jack and a full-size SD card slot. That would be perfect.
Seriously! I get trying to replace the cables but USB-C will NEVER replace SD cards. They’re totally different things. There should at least be a slot!
Aditya As a Dell XPS 13 (2015) owner I was so annoyed when the new XPS 13 came out with only a microSD slot. It's meant to be a pro laptop, but manufacturers seem to be confusing "pro" with the devices being status symbols or fashion pieces where form goes over function. Professional means professional, whether that's photo/video, 3D modelling, audio, engineering etc. Not "professional video watcher that just needs to open Word sometimes".
I have the Hyperdrive, and it has two USB-C attachment points instead of just one like you showed on the video. Also, I work on a desk, not on my lap, so I never felt like it was flimsy. Also, it’s not a dongle-I could leave it attached to my MacBook when I slide it in to my bag. It feels like it’s a part of the laptop.
Thanks for bringing this series back! Another suggestion: HyperDrive PRO 8-in-2 Hub for USB-C. It allows pass through charging, yet uses 2 USB-C ports for added security. No flimsiness and adds 4K MiniDisplay port!
I've purchased the Saitechi USB V2 hub on a recommendation from you guys - It sure is a great USB C dock! And suprisingly small one too. I like the aluminum finish which gives it that premium feeling. Though it costs me 800 DKK (about 130 Dollars), it's still cheaper and smaller than most of the docks from the laptop manufactors. I've needed a USB dock with a lot of ports since my Lenovo X1 Gen 3 tablet only has USB C Thunderbolt ports, and i needed the Ethernet and 3x USB A ports for my gamestreaming with keyboard, mouse and a gaming headset. Great video, thanks Verge!
I’m constantly plugging in to various different TVs for presentations and after owning a few of these, the official Apple adaptor is the only one that worked on every TV (using HDMI) I plugged in to.
Do you have a video about the opposite....I have amid 2015 MacBook pro with no usb-c. How can I get a usb-Voortrekker? What are my options? Thanks for any input.
I have three satechi adapters. They get very hot and looses sometimes LAN connection for subseconds. Not very good, If you need a stable connection. My best so far is a USB Hub from Anker 7 in 1 USB-C Hub.
I mocked the new MacBooks when they removed all these ports. But honestly, now I think it kind-of makes sense to move all these features into a separate peripheral. Since most people will only use them sometimes. And professionals have a variety of different requirements.
I feel like the ones like the hyperdrive solo are purely meant for when you’re at a desk for example, because when the laptop is on your lap then the hub as the freedom to be pushed down. However when you’re at a a desk it cannot, great video tho 🙏🙏
I’m surprised the Juiced Systems USB-C hub wasn’t on here.. same number of ports, same 4K/30 limitation... even the design is the same. Their hubs even have matching finishes to pair nicely with the different color MacBooks. Love the series, tho. Happy it’s back!
Now the Satechi is up to $99. The Aukey 8 in 1 has new been re-designed to correct every issue he mentions and just $33 on Amazon now. Much different decision now.
Hi. Maybe you know the difference between a hub with 220 power supply through the power supply unit and without it it does not work (not one connector) and those without power supply can be attached to the laptop, but you can optionally charge it through tiapsi ???? them, with a power of 200-600 euros, and without it 30-100 euros. I suggested that through the first infa comes from flash drives faster, if 3 immediately and for example 2 monitors 4k and everything pulls and in simple ones something will slow down or 4k worse or speed ... no other explanation ?????
The Vava USB-C Hub 9-in-1 is almost exactly the save as the Satechi (same ports, same port placement, similar (same?) capabilities, very similar design) for $20 less at the time of posting. It has good reviews on Amazon, and while I haven’t used it much, I’ve been impressed so far. There’s two notable downsides; the ethernet port has a moveable part that could conceivably break with a little too much force or just with a lot of wear and tear, so it may not be ideal for people who plan to use that really frequently; and it doesn’t seem to be able to draw enough power from my Macbook Air to power three USB devices at once without also being plugged in via the passthrough power supply (not sure if other hubs have similar issues on that count). Not dealbreakers, but worth keeping in mind.
I have a fully upgraded MacBook Pro Mid-2012 & I want to buy the Sony ZV E-10 camera but my question is can you still edit photos from the Sony Camera to My 2012 MacBook Pro? If so which USB Hub should I get that will be fully compatible with my MacBook Pro?
4:35 steer clear of the Hyperdrive Solo. It works, when it stays connected--and it will, if you never move your laptop, but it's the reason I'm watching this video now. The Satechi looks like the deal for me. Not worries about the low charging rate. There's three other ports on my MacBook Retina for that.
Got a great USB-C hub off Aliexpress, great variety and pricing - you are sure to find something that suits your use case without burning a hole in your pocket (Specially since Dongles are so easily misplaced! )
I'm using one I got off Amazon, with 3 USB Type A, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI (4K 30hrz), SD and micro SD card slots and USB C Power deliver port. Only had it for about a month, but so far, it's been great! And it was on sale and still is for $30.
I have an older laptop which have concerns for inserting and removing devices with its ports. I like the SATACHI HUB but is their a USB adapter to the USB C connector available?
The best usb-c hub is vention 9in1. It's so cheap ($40) and it's so good. It has 4k hdmi port, gigabit ethernet, (3) USB 3.0, SD/TF Card slot, audio port, and 100w USB-C PD.
i have the mac air 2015; can an external drive or disc drive be attached and work without performance issues? since the new MacBooks no longer has regular usb/SD card peripherals; im planning to buy the mac air M1
For me the ideal would have a micro sd slot and sd card slot, an ability to let you carge, have more than 4 usb ports, have a hdmi cable port, and let you charge. I know usb C is a recent thing but man I need to plug in lots. I need 1 adapter pluges into another to make my setup work how I want L0L. If only I could just use one. I have not seen what I described as my dream adapter yet and I looked many times.
Bought a WAVLINK 13-in-1 (from Newegg) for about $80 a few months back. 2xUSB 2.0, 3xUSB3.0, 1xUSB-C(PD), 1xSD, 1xMicroSD, 1xDisplayPort, 2xHDMI, 1xEthernet, 1x9mmAudio. Solid performance except that it gets so hot sometimes that it's uncomfortable to rest my hand on it. I think maybe it gets so hot that my wireless mouse receiver is affected; since the signal seems to weaken with time.
All these hubs only allow 60W passthrough. New MacBook Pro 16" has a 100W battery. If you are editing videos or mixing music, it is not going to keep your laptop charged. Do you recommend any hubs that can handle the appropriate charge needed?
"Let's face it. USB-C is a nightmare". LOL what??? Isn't having at least 8 separate connectors for video (HDMI, miniHDMI, microHDMI, Displayport, mini Displayport, DVI, Dual-link DVI, VGA), at least 12 different connectors for data transfer (USB-A, USB-B, USB micro B, USB C, mini USB, micro USB, Thunderbolt 1/2, Thunderbolt 3, 4-pin FW400, 6-pin FW 400, FW 800, Ethernet) and literally an innumerable amount of proprietary charging connectors for laptops the TRUE nightmare??? There are way more than that, even, but that's just off the top of my head. USB-C/TB3 can literally replace/provide the functionality of ALL of those in one universal port. That sounds like the solution, not the nightmare my friends.
When you plugin VGA you can he sure that it will work, when you plugin ethernet you can be sure that the lan will work, but with usb type c it is like dvi or hdmi - you never can be sure what is hiding behind the interface. It might charge your device, or it can kill it, it can have deliver the video or it might not. I had type-c on my laptop that was simple usb 3.0 with type c port, almost useless. Now i have usb type c which can be used to connect a dongle with hdmi and 2 usbs and it is nice to plug all stuff when brining laptop home in 1 action. But - using the external gpu is limited as it has only 2 pcie lanes. And it is annoying that you need to learn so much because of a single interface
You also have to remember what you're talking about is more than 30 years of computer technology evolving, in 2045 I'm sure USB-C will be in the same situation, having lost its position to faster and more modern interfaces. With that said, the normal type A USB port have proven remarkably resistant to change, now being 22 years old and still being able deal with most requirements. So maybe USB C will be for the foreseeable be "The one connector to rule them all"
USB C can offer the functionality of most of those... but it's a bloody mess guessing which it actually does for a given device or port. For instance, my laptop can't charge through that Apple HDMI adaptor this video rightly says to avoid.
We have to admit that the USB-SIG dropped the ball by not making the full standard mandatory to use any of it. Maybe allow different power tolerances for different classes of devices, but only one level per device class - I don't think a phone needs to charge at 20V. And Intel dropped the ball by allowing manufacturers to label ports USB-C with Thunderbolt 3 instead of simply Thunderbolt 3.
Can you use these hubs for laptops which don’t charge through USB C? Just as a USB adapter for HDMI monitors while charging the laptop via another port?
I’ve been looking at some USB-C hubs to use with my MacBook 12", to replace a cheap and worn-out little one (barely more than a splitter) that I’ve had for 3 years. I would only get the Hyper ones that supposedly flush-mount to the computer if I were just combining it with an extension cable, which I already have, to actually plug into the computer.
Hi, I am using Macbook Pro 2019 with external monitor (1080p). I am using one of the USB-C hub from FitFort. To connect to the monitor, I am using HDMI connection from the hub. But the resolution on the external monitor is not upto the mark and it looked pixelled. Not at all looking like 1080p. I did all the settings in the diplay and resolution on the setting showing 1080p. I think it is due to adaptor. Which adaptor would give me proper resolution? I saw adaptors (apple and satechi) on apple website. Is satechi is good one for the purpose?
Why would you want pass-through power? Everything except the macbook plain has two to four USB-C ports, so why not reserve one of them for charging and one of them for a data/video hub?
I love the verge the MC seems like they doesn't know how to use android devices nor other device than apple product properly i hope verge still maintain this kind of styles on the future video. I'm honestly like this styles of video, keep a good work Verge.
Actually, when I bought my Macbook Pro 15' 2018, I already knew I would have to buy an adapter so I asked at the store which ones did they had, so, there where only 2 different ones and the Apple one (that I would never buy, both because of the price and the lack of ports) so I looked on the 2 they had and because it had a SD Card reader, an Ethernet port and a HDMI plus the other ports and no loosing of a port because it has a USB-C also I went with, guessed it already, hehehe, the exact one you recommended - Satechi heheheheh, this was in March 2019 and this video I watched it today, so I completely agree with you, it's an awesome USB-C Thunderbolt so I'm actually thinking buy other one unless after I make my research I see another better for the same price.
The Satechi V2 says HDMI 4K (30HZ) but in the info on Amazon it says 60HZ? I have an LG 34" Monitor and wondering if it will work... Just got a new M1 Air. Thanks
Did you guys test or have any comments on the wireless interference on any of these? I've had bad experience with devices like the HooToo hub causing the wifi to drop when it's plugged in.
Is it possible to use the USB-C Power Input in almost any Hub as Input for other USB C devices? For example a USB C Cable to my Phone for Data Transfer?
Not a nightmare, awesome flexibility and speed. A his or dongle may be useful for the transition. And dude, aluminum is better than plastic to dissipate heat, it's a conductor, not an insulator.
I have problems with the satechi. If i have my ethernet cable in it and also the power. and i remove the cable from my mac, its sending a lot of network traffic to the switch. After a while the network becomes very slowish ( and that is without my laptop attached! ). Satechi said that it was a known problem and that was it :/ so far the customer support.
hi, will this hub power 2 external usb-a hard drives?, or one external drive and an audio interface i.e. higher juice usb a connections? is there a usb c hub that will power multiple usb c hubs in a portable form factor?
do i need an external power supply to use it with my macbook? Can I just plug it into my macbook and then be able to use other ports in the hub?-without powering the hub from a different source?
Just yesterday, I was wondering what happened to "This is my Next" series as it has influenced a lot of my buying decisions. Thanks for bringing it back!!!!
My laptop has a TB3 port. I am going to use a type C hub for 3 or 4 portable harddrive. Does it need additional power? The TB3 port also supplies power, isn't?
You skipped the Micar 8-in-1 usb-c hub. I used it and it's awesome. Slimmer than all your samples too. Does get as hot as a power adapter so I guess this not a real issue. Check it out.
Can you connect the the USB C cable that is attached to the tail end of this hub to a monitor that has USB C input? Laptop HDMI output connect to the hub.
Love this series! It would be great if you guys could add links to these products in the description. Links could be to each product's website or Amazon.
I still use an old laptop, and it's 4 usb ports are barely enough for me (mouse, graphics tablet, external hd, smart phone, thumb drive sometimes). I can't imagine buying a modern computer with the "feature" of only two usb ports. And paying an extra $70 for more ports feels odd.
do these work for smart phones because i wanna use my google pixel as an emulation station/ nintendo switch clone on the tv as a console. will i be able to plug the phone into the c port then the tv in through an hdmi and everything should work out with my bluetooth controller??
Over 80,000 views after 1 day, for a change that came in almost 2 years ago, it says a lot about the customer still looking for the perfect option and apple not supplying it.
And here I am with my Surface Book 2. Headphone jack, 2 USB A, 1 USB C and a SD Card reader. Charges either via magnetic charger or via the USB C port. I carry a single USB c to HDMI dongle. That's it. I continue to use all my old USB A products. Mouse, thumb drives, printers, LAN dongle, hard drives etc. New stuff I buy USB-C. New MB are a nightmare for creatives. No SD card slot, a hub to handle all the transfers and display output over a single port, literally all legacy hardware is instantly unusable if the hub gives up. So you better buy quality and two of them?? Nah man, I'll have a nicely balanced port offer. 2 USB Cs would have been nice on the SB3.
Hey is there a USB-C hub witch can get enough energy for two external HDDs? I Have an MacBook with an Hoo-Too 60 watt but I can't plug in two external hard drives.
I think we will all ways need some kind of hub at least for ether net & external cards & HD's all so because thin lap tops dont have many ports of any kind that's the trad off of having a thin lap top
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Which USB-C hub are you using?
The Verge dockcase
none lol
A Satechi! But not the one shown in the video.
The Satechi one, the one that was reviewed first
hootoo
Pleaaaase stop using burned in forced letterboxing. Just edit and output in the aspect ratio that you want your image to be, without any built-in black bars. Now I'm watching a full black frame around the video; bars left, top, right, and bottom, as if the video is just too small for TH-cam. I'd prefer if you just output 16:9 videos by the way. It's a tech video, not a Sergio Leone movie. But if you insist on the wide aspect ratio, DON'T bake in the bars, thank you.
skeej zoom to fill
Lol Sergio Leone
😢😢😢😢😢
I'd prefer any video without the black bars too. Zoom to fill is a great feature on TH-cam nowadays and you might love it. Try it out bud!
@@ItsJustGilly is that feature available on youtube for (desktop computer) browsers?
edited to be 21:9 but uploaded in 16:9
verge c'mon
you're a tech-centric media outlet
how could you
That's very likely due to TH-cam's recommendation cards at the end being disabled on videos that aren't 16:9. We've had the same problem and for now, there's no solution other than letterboxing :/
@@leolabs_org Its literally not due to that. People simple usually have a 16:9 monitor so 21:9 does not make sense for the majority of people. Kards or no kards.
Maybe they do this for some reason. In fact, lower height means lower bitrate. It's youtube fault
I know right, I now have black bars all around the perfect aspect ratio video on my ultrawide 😡😡😡
@@SaucyNetworkEntertainment so why letterbox top and bottom?
For the most part, getting the right cables will eliminate the need of a HUB. But a HUB is still useful for expanding the number of total ports, and for improvising. And in some cases, like a Ethernet and HDMI, the right cable doesn’t exist, so then it’s either dongle or HUB. Satechi has another irritating design flaw in v1. The MicroSD slot swallows the whole MicroSD card completely. You’ll need long nails to get it in and out of the port. I hear they’ve since updated the design in v2.
cuckoomusic good to know! thx
USB C to HDMI cables do exist
SD cards aren't going anywhere, they're used by all DSLR/mirrorless cameras so are they're vital for photographers, and even the latest cameras by Sony have dual full-size SD, no microSD or anything else in sight. If we were going to think ahead to the world where just about everything is USB-C, my laptop would need USB-C ports, a headphone jack and a full-size SD card slot. That would be perfect.
Aditya manufacturers are removing features..
Its not just the laptops, but also applies to phones and tablets.
A lot of DSLR also still use CF but I don't see people arguing about getting those back.
Seriously! I get trying to replace the cables but USB-C will NEVER replace SD cards. They’re totally different things. There should at least be a slot!
Aditya As a Dell XPS 13 (2015) owner I was so annoyed when the new XPS 13 came out with only a microSD slot. It's meant to be a pro laptop, but manufacturers seem to be confusing "pro" with the devices being status symbols or fashion pieces where form goes over function. Professional means professional, whether that's photo/video, 3D modelling, audio, engineering etc. Not "professional video watcher that just needs to open Word sometimes".
Thank you! pros generally use compact flash or CFAST cards. they usually need adapters anyway, might as well get one of those if you are a pro
I have the Hyperdrive, and it has two USB-C attachment points instead of just one like you showed on the video. Also, I work on a desk, not on my lap, so I never felt like it was flimsy. Also, it’s not a dongle-I could leave it attached to my MacBook when I slide it in to my bag. It feels like it’s a part of the laptop.
Thanks for bringing this series back! Another suggestion: HyperDrive PRO 8-in-2 Hub for USB-C. It allows pass through charging, yet uses 2 USB-C ports for added security. No flimsiness and adds 4K MiniDisplay port!
I've purchased the Saitechi USB V2 hub on a recommendation from you guys - It sure is a great USB C dock! And suprisingly small one too. I like the aluminum finish which gives it that premium feeling. Though it costs me 800 DKK (about 130 Dollars), it's still cheaper and smaller than most of the docks from the laptop manufactors.
I've needed a USB dock with a lot of ports since my Lenovo X1 Gen 3 tablet only has USB C Thunderbolt ports, and i needed the Ethernet and 3x USB A ports for my gamestreaming with keyboard, mouse and a gaming headset.
Great video, thanks Verge!
I’m constantly plugging in to various different TVs for presentations and after owning a few of these, the official Apple adaptor is the only one that worked on every TV (using HDMI) I plugged in to.
Do you have a video about the opposite....I have amid 2015 MacBook pro with no usb-c. How can I get a usb-Voortrekker? What are my options? Thanks for any input.
I have three satechi adapters. They get very hot and looses sometimes LAN connection for subseconds. Not very good, If you need a stable connection. My best so far is a USB Hub from Anker 7 in 1 USB-C Hub.
I'm so glad this series is back
me too
Yes! This is my next is back!
Saying USB 3.0 to refer to Type-A connectors isn’t quite right. A USB Type-C port can also be USB 3.0 compatible.
USB Type-C, USB Type-A. Ezpz
I mocked the new MacBooks when they removed all these ports. But honestly, now I think it kind-of makes sense to move all these features into a separate peripheral. Since most people will only use them sometimes. And professionals have a variety of different requirements.
I feel like the ones like the hyperdrive solo are purely meant for when you’re at a desk for example, because when the laptop is on your lap then the hub as the freedom to be pushed down. However when you’re at a a desk it cannot, great video tho 🙏🙏
Thanks for the info! Heads up that the HooToo is currently (as of mid-February '21) out of stock on Amazon, for those of you who like that one.
I’m surprised the Juiced Systems USB-C hub wasn’t on here.. same number of ports, same 4K/30 limitation... even the design is the same. Their hubs even have matching finishes to pair nicely with the different color MacBooks. Love the series, tho. Happy it’s back!
Now the Satechi is up to $99. The Aukey 8 in 1 has new been re-designed to correct every issue he mentions and just $33 on Amazon now. Much different decision now.
Are any of these compatable with the 2020 iPad Pro?
Hi. Maybe you know the difference between a hub with 220 power supply through the power supply unit and without it it does not work (not one connector) and those without power supply can be attached to the laptop, but you can optionally charge it through tiapsi ???? them, with a power of 200-600 euros, and without it 30-100 euros. I suggested that through the first infa comes from flash drives faster, if 3 immediately and for example 2 monitors 4k and everything pulls and in simple ones something will slow down or 4k worse or speed ... no other explanation ?????
The Vava USB-C Hub 9-in-1 is almost exactly the save as the Satechi (same ports, same port placement, similar (same?) capabilities, very similar design) for $20 less at the time of posting. It has good reviews on Amazon, and while I haven’t used it much, I’ve been impressed so far. There’s two notable downsides; the ethernet port has a moveable part that could conceivably break with a little too much force or just with a lot of wear and tear, so it may not be ideal for people who plan to use that really frequently; and it doesn’t seem to be able to draw enough power from my Macbook Air to power three USB devices at once without also being plugged in via the passthrough power supply (not sure if other hubs have similar issues on that count). Not dealbreakers, but worth keeping in mind.
I have a fully upgraded MacBook Pro Mid-2012 & I want to buy the Sony ZV E-10 camera but my question is can you still edit photos from the Sony Camera to My 2012 MacBook Pro? If so which USB Hub should I get that will be fully compatible with my MacBook Pro?
Dongles and hubs...two things the tech world would be better without.
4:35 steer clear of the Hyperdrive Solo. It works, when it stays connected--and it will, if you never move your laptop, but it's the reason I'm watching this video now. The Satechi looks like the deal for me. Not worries about the low charging rate. There's three other ports on my MacBook Retina for that.
So glad this series is back
So if I plug in a microphone via USB C HUB will the CPU be able to use the microphone still?
I’m going to buy macbook 2020 in 8 months but right now I’m using macbook air 2015. Can I use usb c hubs with old macbook somehow?
Would you say this video is still current to date or do you have better technology available around the same price points?
Got a great USB-C hub off Aliexpress, great variety and pricing - you are sure to find something that suits your use case without burning a hole in your pocket (Specially since Dongles are so easily misplaced! )
I'm using one I got off Amazon, with 3 USB Type A, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI (4K 30hrz), SD and micro SD card slots and USB C Power deliver port. Only had it for about a month, but so far, it's been great! And it was on sale and still is for $30.
I just need one for my blue yeti mic and elgato I don’t care about charging so what’s the best for blue yeti mic and elgato?
I've had the Satechi Hub for a couple of months and it works wonderfully!
I have an older laptop which have concerns for inserting and removing devices with its ports. I like the SATACHI HUB but is their a USB adapter to the USB C connector available?
The best usb-c hub is vention 9in1. It's so cheap ($40) and it's so good. It has 4k hdmi port, gigabit ethernet, (3) USB 3.0, SD/TF Card slot, audio port, and 100w USB-C PD.
i have the mac air 2015; can an external drive or disc drive be attached and work without performance issues? since the new MacBooks no longer has regular usb/SD card peripherals; im planning to buy the mac air M1
I have an Aukey USB C hub. It has high pitched whining. I was just wondering if this normal for a USB C hub?
For me the ideal would have a micro sd slot and sd card slot, an ability to let you carge, have more than 4 usb ports, have a hdmi cable port, and let you charge. I know usb C is a recent thing but man I need to plug in lots. I need 1 adapter pluges into another to make my setup work how I want L0L. If only I could just use one. I have not seen what I described as my dream adapter yet and I looked many times.
The HooToo adapter is great for the price point. For those interested, be warned that it doesn't run 4k at 60hz over the HDMI it offers.
Thank you for keeping it as short as you could
Bought a WAVLINK 13-in-1 (from Newegg) for about $80 a few months back. 2xUSB 2.0, 3xUSB3.0, 1xUSB-C(PD), 1xSD, 1xMicroSD, 1xDisplayPort, 2xHDMI, 1xEthernet, 1x9mmAudio. Solid performance except that it gets so hot sometimes that it's uncomfortable to rest my hand on it. I think maybe it gets so hot that my wireless mouse receiver is affected; since the signal seems to weaken with time.
2015 macbook pro with TB2. If I use adapter tb2 to tb2, can I use the USB C hub without a catch?
Why couldn't you put the links for the hubs in the description? It would be an easier way to find out more details about each one
HI, what you suggest for an iPad pro 2018 that supports hdmi etc . thanks in advance!
All these hubs only allow 60W passthrough. New MacBook Pro 16" has a 100W battery. If you are editing videos or mixing music, it is not going to keep your laptop charged. Do you recommend any hubs that can handle the appropriate charge needed?
yeah so im now running in old school mode... Do you have a similar video for mini port display hubs?
so happy that this series is back😭❤️
Does your hub count as a powered hub if you plug your laptop charger in it?
The HooToo link isn't working, trying to figure out which USB hub for my Mac Mini M1. Doesn't even show up on the search, maybe company went belly up.
May a TV play video form the HDMI port if I plug in a USB Flash Drive with mp4 files ?
"Let's face it. USB-C is a nightmare". LOL what??? Isn't having at least 8 separate connectors for video (HDMI, miniHDMI, microHDMI, Displayport, mini Displayport, DVI, Dual-link DVI, VGA), at least 12 different connectors for data transfer (USB-A, USB-B, USB micro B, USB C, mini USB, micro USB, Thunderbolt 1/2, Thunderbolt 3, 4-pin FW400, 6-pin FW 400, FW 800, Ethernet) and literally an innumerable amount of proprietary charging connectors for laptops the TRUE nightmare??? There are way more than that, even, but that's just off the top of my head. USB-C/TB3 can literally replace/provide the functionality of ALL of those in one universal port. That sounds like the solution, not the nightmare my friends.
Amen
When you plugin VGA you can he sure that it will work, when you plugin ethernet you can be sure that the lan will work, but with usb type c it is like dvi or hdmi - you never can be sure what is hiding behind the interface. It might charge your device, or it can kill it, it can have deliver the video or it might not. I had type-c on my laptop that was simple usb 3.0 with type c port, almost useless. Now i have usb type c which can be used to connect a dongle with hdmi and 2 usbs and it is nice to plug all stuff when brining laptop home in 1 action. But - using the external gpu is limited as it has only 2 pcie lanes. And it is annoying that you need to learn so much because of a single interface
You also have to remember what you're talking about is more than 30 years of computer technology evolving, in 2045 I'm sure USB-C will be in the same situation, having lost its position to faster and more modern interfaces. With that said, the normal type A USB port have proven remarkably resistant to change, now being 22 years old and still being able deal with most requirements. So maybe USB C will be for the foreseeable be "The one connector to rule them all"
USB C can offer the functionality of most of those... but it's a bloody mess guessing which it actually does for a given device or port. For instance, my laptop can't charge through that Apple HDMI adaptor this video rightly says to avoid.
We have to admit that the USB-SIG dropped the ball by not making the full standard mandatory to use any of it. Maybe allow different power tolerances for different classes of devices, but only one level per device class - I don't think a phone needs to charge at 20V. And Intel dropped the ball by allowing manufacturers to label ports USB-C with Thunderbolt 3 instead of simply Thunderbolt 3.
Can you use these hubs for laptops which don’t charge through USB C? Just as a USB adapter for HDMI monitors while charging the laptop via another port?
Most important question: what watch/band are you wearing? It's a flieger type : but I can't make out the brand.
I have a question I got a USB hub and I connect two HDD’s and they both disconnect and connect constantly
I’ve been looking at some USB-C hubs to use with my MacBook 12", to replace a cheap and worn-out little one (barely more than a splitter) that I’ve had for 3 years. I would only get the Hyper ones that supposedly flush-mount to the computer if I were just combining it with an extension cable, which I already have, to actually plug into the computer.
That clip on hub is a bit dodgy , i would be worried that it would snap off leaving a bit still in the laptop port to be extracted by other means .
Hi, I am using Macbook Pro 2019 with external monitor (1080p). I am using one of the USB-C hub from FitFort. To connect to the monitor, I am using HDMI connection from the hub. But the resolution on the external monitor is not upto the mark and it looked pixelled. Not at all looking like 1080p. I did all the settings in the diplay and resolution on the setting showing 1080p. I think it is due to adaptor. Which adaptor would give me proper resolution? I saw adaptors (apple and satechi) on apple website. Is satechi is good one for the purpose?
Why would you want pass-through power? Everything except the macbook plain has two to four USB-C ports, so why not reserve one of them for charging and one of them for a data/video hub?
I love the verge the MC seems like they doesn't know how to use android devices nor other device than apple product properly i hope verge still maintain this kind of styles on the future video. I'm honestly like this styles of video, keep a good work Verge.
I had the hyper drive solo, but it stopped working after a few months. So I kept it simple and got the Apple usb c adapter, no hubs.
Actually, when I bought my Macbook Pro 15' 2018, I already knew I would have to buy an adapter so I asked at the store which ones did they had, so, there where only 2 different ones and the Apple one (that I would never buy, both because of the price and the lack of ports) so I looked on the 2 they had and because it had a SD Card reader, an Ethernet port and a HDMI plus the other ports and no loosing of a port because it has a USB-C also I went with, guessed it already, hehehe, the exact one you recommended - Satechi heheheheh, this was in March 2019 and this video I watched it today, so I completely agree with you, it's an awesome USB-C Thunderbolt so I'm actually thinking buy other one unless after I make my research I see another better for the same price.
The Satechi V2 says HDMI 4K (30HZ) but in the info on Amazon it says 60HZ? I have an LG 34" Monitor and wondering if it will work... Just got a new M1 Air. Thanks
Did you guys test or have any comments on the wireless interference on any of these? I've had bad experience with devices like the HooToo hub causing the wifi to drop when it's plugged in.
What do you think of using '2 USB Microphone' connect to the ipad pro with this ports..?
Hi i have this dock but the usb cable broke can I use another one and just connect it to the usb A port
Is it possible to use the USB-C Power Input in almost any Hub as Input for other USB C devices? For example a USB C Cable to my Phone for Data Transfer?
Not a nightmare, awesome flexibility and speed. A his or dongle may be useful for the transition. And dude, aluminum is better than plastic to dissipate heat, it's a conductor, not an insulator.
I actually have the HooToo that you featured in Space Gray. It works great. I don't mind the glowing logo. I just plug it in upside down.
I have problems with the satechi. If i have my ethernet cable in it and also the power. and i remove the cable from my mac, its sending a lot of network traffic to the switch. After a while the network becomes very slowish ( and that is without my laptop attached! ). Satechi said that it was a known problem and that was it :/ so far the customer support.
hi, will this hub power 2 external usb-a hard drives?, or one external drive and an audio interface i.e. higher juice usb a connections? is there a usb c hub that will power multiple usb c hubs in a portable form factor?
Which one works with the Nintendo switch that has hdmi, usb-c and Ethernet?
thank you verge
Stupid question but could this work effectively with the USB car port?
do i need an external power supply to use it with my macbook? Can I just plug it into my macbook and then be able to use other ports in the hub?-without powering the hub from a different source?
Finally! Love this series.
Just yesterday, I was wondering what happened to "This is my Next" series as it has influenced a lot of my buying decisions. Thanks for bringing it back!!!!
My laptop has a TB3 port. I am going to use a type C hub for 3 or 4 portable harddrive. Does it need additional power? The TB3 port also supplies power, isn't?
This is a killer video man. I watched tons of these kinds of reviews, and yours was the first one that was super helpful :)
You skipped the Micar 8-in-1 usb-c hub. I used it and it's awesome. Slimmer than all your samples too. Does get as hot as a power adapter so I guess this not a real issue. Check it out.
Which would you say is better Hootoo or Aukey?
I'm hunting a hub with TWO HDMI ports, ethernet & pass through charging ( plus all the other obvious bits) any recommendations?
Can you connect the the USB C cable that is attached to the tail end of this hub to a monitor that has USB C input? Laptop HDMI output connect to the hub.
Whats the quality of the audio output? Will it passthough 24bit 96Khz Audio??????
Did you test the speeds with any of these and see if they keep up and not bottleneck?
Love this series! It would be great if you guys could add links to these products in the description. Links could be to each product's website or Amazon.
I still use an old laptop, and it's 4 usb ports are barely enough for me (mouse, graphics tablet, external hd, smart phone, thumb drive sometimes).
I can't imagine buying a modern computer with the "feature" of only two usb ports. And paying an extra $70 for more ports feels odd.
do these work for smart phones because i wanna use my google pixel as an emulation station/ nintendo switch clone on the tv as a console. will i be able to plug the phone into the c port then the tv in through an hdmi and everything should work out with my bluetooth controller??
Which ones are good for the switch?
Should have tested out the VAVA Usb-C hub. Same ports as the Satechi but faster charging for a lower price.
I hope you guys make a thunderbolt version since ipad pro has it now
Do you know of any USB-C hubs with a usb-c input to be able to plug a usb-c-touchscreen (usb-c input not only for power but data as well)?
What's the best for the iPad pro 12.9 can some reply please?
Can we connect keyboard and mouse on these usb
Over 80,000 views after 1 day, for a change that came in almost 2 years ago, it says a lot about the customer still looking for the perfect option and apple not supplying it.
And here I am with my Surface Book 2. Headphone jack, 2 USB A, 1 USB C and a SD Card reader. Charges either via magnetic charger or via the USB C port. I carry a single USB c to HDMI dongle. That's it. I continue to use all my old USB A products. Mouse, thumb drives, printers, LAN dongle, hard drives etc. New stuff I buy USB-C. New MB are a nightmare for creatives. No SD card slot, a hub to handle all the transfers and display output over a single port, literally all legacy hardware is instantly unusable if the hub gives up. So you better buy quality and two of them?? Nah man, I'll have a nicely balanced port offer. 2 USB Cs would have been nice on the SB3.
Hey is there a USB-C hub witch can get enough energy for two external HDDs? I Have an MacBook with an Hoo-Too 60 watt but I can't plug in two external hard drives.
I think we will all ways need some kind of hub at least for ether net & external cards & HD's all so because thin lap tops dont have many ports of any kind that's the trad off of having a thin lap top
Is there a way to get a usb dock like this but for USB 2 ports because my msi ge72 apache laptop doesn't have thunderbolt ports or USB 3 at all
Nice video. Did you try the speeds of these hub
16:9 video with black bars on a tech channel 👍