Multi USB C / Thunderbolt 3 hub for Mac Book Pro 2017?

Can anyone recommend a multi USB C / Thunderbolt 3 hub to connect multiple devices to my Mac Book Pro 2017


2 ports is not enough, especially using an aftermarket universal hub that takes up both slots.


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Sep 30, 2020 7:08 AM

Reply
1 reply

Sep 30, 2020 7:12 AM in response to asa network

There aren't USB-C hubs in the way there are for USB-A. The best you can do is something like the Belkin 4-port mini-hub that gives you one extra USB-C port, but it supports only data not video.


The USB-C (really, USB 3.2/USB 4) standard does not support duplication in the way that you're used to with older, slower USB versions.


With the right devices, USB-C can be effectively daisy-chained, e.g. you connect a port on your Mac to a display that has two USB-C ports, you connect an external hard drive with two USB-C ports to the display, and you plug your new iPad Pro into the hard drive, and your Mac sees all three devices.


Apple knows that you can't just 'add more ports with a cheap hub', which is why there are both 2 TB3-port and 4 TB3-port versions of the MacBook Pro, and the 4 TB3-port versions cost more.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Multi USB C / Thunderbolt 3 hub for Mac Book Pro 2017?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.