This is the best USB-C hub

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[skeej_]

Pleaaaase stop using burned in forced letterboxing. Just edit and output in the aspect ratio that you want your image to be, without any built-in black bars. Now I'm watching a full black frame around the video; bars left, top, right, and bottom, as if the video is just too small for Youtube. I'd prefer if you just output 16:9 videos by the way. It's a tech video, not a Sergio Leone movie. But if you insist on the wide aspect ratio, DON'T bake in the bars, thank you.

[kittiworks]

edited to be 21:9 but uploaded in 16:9
verge c'mon
you're a tech-centric media outlet
how could you

[LashanR]

SD cards aren't going anywhere, they're used by all DSLR/mirrorless cameras so are they're vital for photographers, and even the latest cameras by Sony have dual full-size SD, no microSD or anything else in sight. If we were going to think ahead to the world where just about everything is USB-C, my laptop would need USB-C ports, a headphone jack and a full-size SD card slot. That would be perfect.

[javebjorkman]

I have the Hyperdrive, and it has two USB-C attachment points instead of just one like you showed on the video. Also, I work on a desk, not on my lap, so I never felt like it was flimsy. Also, it’s not a dongle—I could leave it attached to my MacBook when I slide it in to my bag. It feels like it’s a part of the laptop.

[truecuckoo]

For the most part, getting the right cables will eliminate the need of a HUB. But a HUB is still useful for expanding the number of total ports, and for improvising. And in some cases, like a Ethernet and HDMI, the right cable doesn’t exist, so then it’s either dongle or HUB. Satechi has another irritating design flaw in v1. The MicroSD slot swallows the whole MicroSD card completely. You’ll need long nails to get it in and out of the port. I hear they’ve since updated the design in v2.

[hostmatic]

I've purchased the Saitechi USB V2 hub on a recommendation from you guys - It sure is a great USB C dock! And suprisingly small one too. I like the aluminum finish which gives it that premium feeling. Though it costs me 800 DKK (about 130 Dollars), it's still cheaper and smaller than most of the docks from the laptop manufactors.

I've needed a USB dock with a lot of ports since my Lenovo X1 Gen 3 tablet only has USB C Thunderbolt ports, and i needed the Ethernet and 3x USB A ports for my gamestreaming with keyboard, mouse and a gaming headset.

Great video, thanks Verge!

[wutchamacallit]

Thanks for bringing this series back! Another suggestion: HyperDrive PRO 8-in-2 Hub for USB-C. It allows pass through charging, yet uses 2 USB-C ports for added security. No flimsiness and adds 4K MiniDisplay port!

[morganm]

Thanks for the info! Heads up that the HooToo is currently (as of mid-February '21) out of stock on Amazon, for those of you who like that one.

[SHAHASH]

Dongles and hubs...two things the tech world would be better without.

[iAmTheSquidThing]

I mocked the new MacBooks when they removed all these ports. But honestly, now I think it kind-of makes sense to move all these features into a separate peripheral. Since most people will only use them sometimes. And professionals have a variety of different requirements.

[drdrew]

Now the Satechi is up to $99. The Aukey 8 in 1 has new been re-designed to correct every issue he mentions and just $33 on Amazon now. Much different decision now.

[danks]

I’m constantly plugging in to various different TVs for presentations and after owning a few of these, the official Apple adaptor is the only one that worked on every TV (using HDMI) I plugged in to.

[DavidDiMuzio]

This is a killer video man. I watched tons of these kinds of reviews, and yours was the first one that was super helpful :)

[recnepSpencar]

Saying USB 3.0 to refer to Type-A connectors isn’t quite right. A USB Type-C port can also be USB 3.0 compatible.

USB Type-C, USB Type-A. Ezpz

[KeepingThisTech]

I’m surprised the Juiced Systems USB-C hub wasn’t on here.. same number of ports, same 4K/30 limitation... even the design is the same. Their hubs even have matching finishes to pair nicely with the different color MacBooks. Love the series, tho. Happy it’s back!

[yolobro]

Thank you for keeping it as short as you could

[mactastic]

I've had the Satechi Hub for a couple of months and it works wonderfully!

[jackmoggridge]

I feel like the ones like the hyperdrive solo are purely meant for when you’re at a desk for example, because when the laptop is on your lap then the hub as the freedom to be pushed down. However when you’re at a a desk it cannot, great video tho 🙏🙏

[kingsman]

That clip on hub is a bit dodgy, i would be worried that it would snap off leaving a bit still in the laptop port to be extracted by other means .

[iglesiabautistanuevajerusa]

Do you have a video about the opposite....I have amid 2015 MacBook pro with no usb-c. How can I get a usb-Voortrekker? What are my options? Thanks for any input.