Connect usb c monitor and charge at the same time

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Connect usb c monitor and charge at the same time

Hi all,

i have a 2017 MacBook and I’ve purchased an ASUS MB16AC usb c portable monitor, the monitor works great when connected but when the battery goes and I need to charge the MacBook I can’t use the monitor as there’s only one usb c socket.

is there a solution to this? I.e a usb c hub that allows usb c output to the macbook to multiple usb c input including supporting a power adapter to charge the laptop at the same time? I can’t seem to find one anywhere?

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Posted on Aug 7, 2019 12:40 PM

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Answer 1

nkatzen

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66 points

Aug 7, 2019 4:58 PM in response to brendanfromsheffield

This does not seem to be an issue with your Macbook. I would recommend you check out Apple's accessory page for a USB-C hub for your Mac. The ones that Apple sell are usually the highest quality and most reliable. This will allow you to plug in multiple cables to your computer while only using one USB-C port.

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Answer 2

Johnb-one

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Aug 11, 2019 4:10 PM in response to brendanfromsheffield

Maybe I can help you. Yes, you do need multiple Usb-C sockets. and yes, usb-c will give you usb 3, hdmi as well .. Hubs with more than 2 usb-c sockets do not exist, YET. --so I've read. The chips to make this happen might be available in 2020. For now, try this: it has 2 usb-c sockets. unfortunately, it's $250.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ2ATGK/?th=1

jb

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Answer 3

Lanny

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Aug 11, 2019 4:39 PM in response to brendanfromsheffield

As almost all external USB3 devices use some form of USB-A plugs, i.e., external drives, there is no real market for hubs with multiple USB-C plugs. Then you would need additional USB-C to USB-A adapters to be able to use your external devices.

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Answer 4

Aug 8, 2019 3:12 AM in response to nkatzen

Problem is usb c hubs tend to provide usb 3 / hdmi etc what I need is one that provides multiple usb c sockets

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Connect usb c monitor and charge at the same time

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