Is the MacBook Pro with M1 providing less power to devices connected to the USB-C Ports

Jstephe wrote:

Is the MacBook Pro with M1 providing less power to devices connected to the USB-C Ports?

I have just received my MacBook Pro 13" with M1 and tried using an Anker USB-C Hub (Has Thunderbolt passthrough on 1 of 2 Connected ports), and when I attache a Thunderbolt SSD that I use in this configuration all the time on my 15" MacBook Pro, but in the new M1 I get a message "ACCESSORY NEEDS MORE POWER". This is disturbing especially now that I only have 2 ports.

Is this hub have its own power source?

If not try connecting your "Thunderbolt SSD " directly to to the Mac.

I would suspect it is a hub issue.

Hello Jstephe,

Thanks for that info and for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If we understand correctly, you are unable to use an USB-C hub with your MacBook Pro as you get a message about "Accessory Needs More Power" on your Mac. To help with this, please follow the relevant steps in this Apple resource for this situation, and then contact Apple directly if you need any further assistance.

If a Mac accessory needs more power or is using too much power

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Cheers!

It isn't a hub issue. I literally can't even plug in two SSDs directly into my M1 MacBook Pro at the same time--the Mac can't supply enough power. What the point of having two ports if you can't use them both at once? This is a total dealbreaker on an otherwise great computer.

How can they even get away with calling it a "pro" computer if it effectively only has one port?

Thanks for replying, Jeff, and that additional info. If you followed the steps in the Apple resource mentioned before and still have an issue, please contact Apple directly for further assistance.

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