For my Retina 12" MacBook I would like a simple USB C hub that has 2 - 4 USB C ports on it; no USB A ports. An HDMI port would be okay but not necessary. I thought it would be easy to find, but after going through page after page on Amazon, I can't find anything other than hubs loaded with ports I don't need or want. Any recommendations?
MacBook, macOS 10.13
Most USB peripherals have USB-A or USB-B inputs, so there's not much demand for a USB-C hub.
If you've read details among the article links posted above
there are a few valid items to consider. ~ And the upside to
getting something superior past today's need; most can be
be still useful in the future. Even with older or newer gear!
Your SSDs need power and data. Look up USB-C specs.
For what you've got, a few listed there; some dual duty.
(A better portable mac such as macbook/pro, even older;
has more going for it than your later build macbook 12")
Some of docks near $40-$55. are about $9 for same, from amazon.
If you are handy with tools, you may try building your own! LOL
In any event, as a fellow mac-user with 'no irons in the fire.' Given
informed choices, I'm not on commission nor selling anything; not
on anyone's payroll. Just me and my 4 old Macs at 3AM in AK!
Sometimes a call to customer support at OWC can be helpful.
Even if you aren't buying from them. ~ That's why they're good.
OWC's 10-port/12-port docks w/ extra power, etc are future-proof.
• What's the Difference Between Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C
This covers most info to discern between these port shapes.
Thanks for your reply. I have no need for Thunderbolt. My peripherals are 2 Samsung T5 external SSDs with USB C 3.2 connectors. I just want a hub with two or more USB C ports. I am amazed that such a thing doesn't seem to exist.
I have 3 external USB3 drives. They all came with USB-A to USB3 cables. I have 1 USB2 external DAC. It came with a USB-A to USB-B cable. I have two digital cameras. They came with USB-A to USB-B cables. My iPhones came with USB-A to Lightning cables. So far, at no point have needed a USB-C to USB-C cable.
Yes, I have those cables as well, and I have an adaptor. I occasionally have problems with that adaptor so I decided it might be better to simply get a USB C hub since I only use USB C peripherals. Evidently, I'm the only person on earth with that situation.
Thanks again for taking the time to answer so thoroughly.
I LOVE my MacBook Retina. Best laptop I've ever had. Perfect for my purposes. Ideally, I need a USB C hub with 2 USB C ports and one USB C charging port. I would then be happy. Evidently it doesn't exist. Too bad.
Thanks for your reply. I find it hard to believe that there are so few people in the world with multiple USB C peripherals.
There are some things to know about USB-C, USB3.1, Thunderbolt 3 ~ that matter.
• USB-C vs. Thunderbolt 3: A Quick Guide & Look to the Future - blog.macsales
• Best Hubs for the 12-inch MacBook in 2020 | iMore
https://www.imore.com/best-hubs-12-macbook
• Best USB-C hubs in 2020: Satechi, OWC, Anker, & more - businessinsider
https://www.businessinsider.com/best-usb-c-hub?op=1
• What's the Difference Between Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C? - blog.macsales
• OWC USB-C Dock - Other World Computing Blog
https://blog.macsales.com/tag/owc-usb-c-dock/ (Not one simple choice; two 3.1 and one USB-C.)
USB C > USB C hub. Why can't I find any/
