USB C Hub that supports charging

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USB C Hub that supports charging

Hi: I have a 2022 MacBook Pro running OS 12.6. I'd like recommendations for a USB C hub that gives me 4 extra USB C ports: to plug in/charge the new iPhone as my current phone is 5 years old, plug in an iPad Pro to charge/use, and in general extend the range of devices I can attach to a computer that has only 2 native USB C ports.

There are so many ports out there its difficult to know what to purchase, what is compatible, etc.

Thanks in advance to the community for its assistance!

Michael

MacBook Pro (M2, 2022)

Posted on Sep 10, 2023 12:42 PM

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VikingOSX

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Sep 10, 2023 12:46 PM in response to bdpowell

Check out Startech for USB-C charging hubs.

I have a bus-powered (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Startech hub that plugs into the TB3 port of my 2020 iMac and provides 2 USB-A and 2 USB-C ports with pass through charging.

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bdpowell Author

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Sep 10, 2023 5:08 PM in response to bdpowell

By the way, any idea why the ratings on amazon are so poor? https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-4-Port-USB-C-Ports-10Gbps/dp/B0B7KM1RKV/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

You've had no issues with yours?

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Sep 10, 2023 6:04 PM in response to bdpowell

I purchased mine directly from Startech and it just reliably works in the 18 months that I have had it. No complaints. Built like a tank. Six years ago, I ordered a 3.5 in tool less drive enclosure directly from StarTech for use in Time Machine backups and it too has been totally reliable.

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bdpowell Author

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Sep 10, 2023 6:36 PM in response to VikingOSX

They’ve got this one https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-4-Port-USB-C-Ports-10Gbps/dp/B0B7KM1RKV/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 on Amazon for almost $20 less than direct from Startech……I see no particular issue in buying that way. And the review sample size on Amazon is so **** small.

MS

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Sep 10, 2023 1:06 PM in response to bdpowell

From that link that I provided, Startech offers a portable USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 hub with four USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports and 100 w pass through power delivery. You won't find a better built hub.

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