M1-compatible USB hub?

Hi:

I'm in need of an M1-compatible USB-C hub with at least 4 USB-3 ports. Any (proven) solutions?


Thanks!

Michael


MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Aug 18, 2021 1:02 PM

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Aug 19, 2021 6:08 AM in response to cmaj7flat5

You don't want an unpowered hub. If the connected peripherals draw more power than the Mac's port can handle, you'll get a message from the OS there's too much power being drawn and it will refuse to attempt connecting all of the devices on the hub. If the draw is high enough, the OS will disable the port to prevent damage to the circuitry.


It's not the prettiest (though what hub is really all that good looking?), but we have one of these attached to each or our 2018 Mac Minis.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DW646GY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Lots of ports for peripherals (blue) and four (red) charging, non data ports.



Aug 18, 2021 2:25 PM in response to cmaj7flat5

There are few to choose from.


For myself, I have few criteria --

  1. No bus powered hub -- the hub needs to have its own power source to provide extra juice for various USB devices.
  2. I also like to have the hub can also charge my MacBook Air - so 1 connection for all.


OWC carries various hubs with good reputation, however, I went with Thunderbolt Hub instead, due to its different ports (such as another TB3, ethernet, card reader ...etc).

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