Belkin USB C Hub, 11-in-1 MultiPort Adapter Dock with 4K HDMI, DP, VGA, USB-C 100W PD Pass-Through Charging, 3 USB A, Gigabit Ethernet, SD, MicroSD, 3.5mm Ports for MacBook* Pro, Air, XPS and More
| Dimensions: | 26.01 x 8.99 x 2.31 cm; 430.91 Grams |
| Model: | INC004btSGY |
| Batteries Included: | 1 A batteries required. |
| Manufacture: | Belkin Components |
This is like a life saver for my USB-C laptop. Creates ports that are essential while working from home. Using it on a daily basis.
All the testing methodology is detailed below, but most people will want the short summary, so here it is:
+ Good/expected: USB 3 ports are true USB 3 speeds. HDMI works fine and as expected, including with audio. The hub could charge my phone fine while I was using it connected to a TV.
– Bad/disappointing: For the price, I would have liked to have seen a USB C data port too.
Summary: Solid but pricey USB-C hub that does everything that it is meant to very well, but there are other unbranded hubs out there that do the same for less. You’re paying extra for the brand name which does offer a more solid guarantee of quality. 86W power delivery will comfortably charge most USB C PD enabled laptops quickly as long as you pair it with an appropriate charger. It is specifically advertised as optimised for Chromebook but I believe this just means it is certified by Google — other hubs will also work with Chromebooks and this hub will work fine (very well, in fact) with other computers and devices.
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Testing methodology:
I tested the hub’s USB 3 ports on my desktop PC using CrystalDiskBenchmark against a control of plugging everything directly into my computer. For USB speed testing, I used an 18TB USB 3.0 WD Elements HDD. Network port speed was tested by timing the transfer of a 1GB file to another computer and back again using a known good cat 8 Ethernet cable. I tested the HDMI port using my Samsung S21 FE phone, testing on different displays using two different known good HDMI cables and with peripherals and power delivery attached.
Results:
Data transfer tests (connected to PC):
– USB 3.0 speed: 227.4 MB/s ( 0.22 MB/s slower than the control)
– Network transfer speed: 21.8 seconds (3.4 seconds slower than control)
Mobile device tests (connected to phone via USB-C port):
HDMI display worked fine with both a Samsung monitor and an LG TV, transmitting display and audio with no issues. The mouse I attached worked fine (with my phone going into Samsung Dex mode and working like a computer desktop).
So far, I am quite happy with the adapter. The built quality is great. It looks and feels premium. Nice design and is small to easy carry around in the bag. Designed for Chromebook but it works with other laptops as well. A useful hub to own with high-speed ports, especially useful when traveling and needing to connect a projector to the notebook. Also, the data transfer speed was impressive.
Arrived well-packaged as shown in the attached photos.
Will recommend if price is not the issue.
Got this to expand some ports on my laptop, it does have USB-C but can’t be charged through it so haven’t tried that functionality. This does give me 2 extra USB-A ports to play with and since I’m not using the USB-C for power I can use that too (I think) but it would have been nice to see at least one other spare USB-C port. I have a LAN cable, a wireless mouse dongle and HDMI plugged into this and stored near my TV when I want to plug my laptop in to watch something on a larger screen. Makes it easier to just plug in a single USB-C although I do also have to carry the charger over but thats not down to this I guess, more my laptop.
No issues with output or connectivity. I think if I had paid the almost 70 asking price just for this purpose I would be a little annoyed with myself, even with a brand like Belkin behind it there are plenty of items that
offer more connections for a lot less.
There are countless USB-C hubs available for a wide range of prices. This is the first I’ve used marketed specifically for a Chromebook and it works flawlessly.
I have been using a cheaper adapter that has done the job but this thing is far better built.
It also works great with my iPad and my laptop so three devices are given an extra lease of life.
The biggest advantage this has is actually the length of the cable – most of the cheaper ones are on a really short cable making it difficult to arrange the desk – this has enough length to be able to tuck the adapter and the rest of the wires neatly behind the laptop.
70 at time of review
It’s Belkin, so you know you’re getting a quality bit of kit with good tech inside, but you pay for it although note this is all plastic, and at this price I would expect a metal case, so it’s fine if it’s going to spend its life more or less in one place on your desk, but if you’re carrying this around a lot then bare that in mind.
I quickly tested this on my MacBook Pro and it was happy, everything worked fine, as I expected, but the real test for me was on my iPad Pro M1. This worked flawlessly (NB some USB-C devices don’t work as you’d expect with the M1 iPad Pro, often etc HDMI doesn’t work at all). With the up and coming release of Stage Manager on iPad OS 16, this hub is going to come into a life of it’s own for me, as this will be permanently set up on my desk connected to a separate 4K screen, ethernet, plus an external hard drive now and again. Allowing me to use my main Mac for work whilst I can keep an eye on emails and social messages on the iPad Pro.
Hope my review was helpful
I really like this little hub, it’s a perfect companion for my Chromebook. I was able to power my Chromebook passing the power through the hub while at the same running an external portable monitor connected to the Chromebook via HDMI.
The hub has on it an ethernet port, a HDMI out port, 2 USB 3.0 in and a power input via USB-C.
I tend to use my Chromebook as a portable laptop and for me being able to run my Chomebook and portable monitor though one power lead is brilliant.
As soon as I plugged in the adaptor my Chrombook recognised it and whether it was connecting a USB device or HDMI lead it worked seamlessly. I think with this being marketed at Chromebook owners, a device like this is a perfect companion, as previously I could only use the USB-C port to either power the Chromebook or run a USB-C to HDMI and you are obviously have to then think how much power your Chromebook actually has.
You obviously can run the HDMI lead to any monitor through it and can power a bigger monitor externally without using the hub.
It does have a very plastic feel but the upside of this is that it is light and small so will fit in a little bag with your Chromebook. It is simple with it’s styling, just all black with belkin written on the corner of it. The USB-C lead coming from the hub is connected to it, there are no lights on the hub or anything like that to tell you it is powered on.
At 69.99 as of September 2022 I do think it is quite expensive as it is not the most exciting thing, its a hub that will power your Chromebook but it does what it does well and I think if you are going to get the most out of using it then I think it’s a well thought out and nice little device to run an external monitor, especially those of us with Chromebooks that just have one USB-C port for video and power.
I bought this because i wanted to replace my laptop charge for something more versatile. However this doesn’t come with a charger so had to buy separately. But it’s still a useful bit of kit. Good variety of ports. Behind what you can get from Lenovo if you fork out though
I needed one of these for my son’s Chromebook, keeps all cables tidy, and allowed him to use the TV as the monitor to show us his school projects. Great picture quality on our 4K TV
Ordered this for my son to use with his Chromebook. We use one of its 2 HDMI ports to connect to a monitor and it also frees up the laptop’s. It serves its purpose well and is a quality product, but there are obviously cheaper alternatives that will do the same job. Reduced by a star taking into consideration the cost.
Well having had a tablet for a while, I recently decided to look into its multi-media uses. It’s far more portable than a laptop and has an array of games for kids and adults alike. Also, with streaming apps, it’s a great source of entertainment.
This adapter makes full use of the tablet. Whilst it’s advertised as a means to maximise a Chromebook’s potential, I’ve found it’s opened the lock to the iPad’s full potential. It can now access USB devices and connect to a more secure ethernet connection. Also, it can now use old computer monitors to make them “smart”, allowing you to seamlessly stream Netflix etc, without any bordering or lagging. Without the lagging, it also makes tablet gaming on a larger monitor a possibility.
Didn’t think I would love this device this much. In itself it looks and feels fairly innocuous, being of plastic build, but the potential it unlocks is undeniable. There are no connectors included, but these cables are normally readily available around the house, HDMI cables etc.
Very happy to recommend this form of technology, and with a brand name of Belkin, you have a level of confidence.
Ho acquistato questo prodotto 11porte/1 per associarlo al MBP M1Max da 16″ che come tutta la maggior parte dei pc portatili hanno collegamenti estern USB-C o Thunderbolt3/4-USB4. Per ora devo dire che ne sono quasi totalmente soddisfatto. Tutte le porte vengono riconosciute sotto Montrey 12.x. La porta audio viene riconosciuta come USB AudioDevice e la qualit ottima, senza lag o ritardi. Le specifiche la danno anche come imput analogico ma a me a funzionato male con volumi molto bassi. la qualit comunque garantita dal dsp interno della C-MEDIA ELECTRONICS INC. Si pu passare dall’audio interno incorporato del Mac a quello esterno in modo semplice, basta selezionarlo dal men contestuale dell’audio Setting. La porta RJ45 fa il suo dovere ottima anche per trasferire alte quantit di dati via rete da un computer all’altro, usando connessioni da 1Gbit (l’hanno tutti i Mac da circa 23 anni). Le uscite HDMI e DP si fermano a 60Hz a 4K ma consigli di utilizzare quest’ultima in quanto migliore. Le porte USB-c e USB2 funzionano bene, ne avrei preferito un paio in pi come anche una ripetizione della stessa porta USB-c del Mac senza costringermi ad usare quelle integrate. Il case sembra in alluminio con parti gommate; riscalda leggermente durante il funzionamento. Il consumo di circa 15 avviene anche con il Mac scollegato dalla rete elettrica, quindi assorbe potenza dalla batteria del Mac riducendo l’autonomia dell’intero sistema ma possibile alimentarlo direttamente tramite la presa USBc integrata con erogazione massima di circa 100 watt cavo permettendo; per prendete con le pinze questa affermazione poich l’ho provato solo con l’alimentatore del Mac e un cavo certificato USB-c PD 100W.
Per il resto, a parte un riscaldamento comprensibile nei periodi afosi offre anche un rialzo comodo del portatile.
Il cavo di collegamento di circa 10/15 centimetri e non permette collocamenti diversi ma per gli M1 si pu usare la porta dx o sx.
Il prodotto ha delle gommature antiscivolo ma le avrei preferite pi morbide.
Il prezzo un p alto rispetto a prodotti sempre pi validi in commercio.
Buen producto que cumple bien con su cometido. No es una sorpresa con Belkin, aunque en este caso hay un par de cosas mejorables:
1- Cable USB-C: demasiado corto. Dependiendo de dnde tenga el puerto de carga tu porttil tendrs que modificar la configuracin de tu escritorio. Un cable de unos 20 cm ms lo hara todo ms fcil.
2 – En mi Lenovo, el puerto ethernet del dock falla con frecuencia, as que conecto el cable de internet directamente al ordenador.
Esas son las razones por las que le doy 4 estrellas y no 5.
Das Produkt ist gut, aber das Anschlusskabel ist etwas kurz.
Vielseitiger USB-C Hub in guter Qualitt. Die Verarbeitung ist sehr gut, alles ist sauber und akkurat hergestellt und macht einen wertigen Eindruck. Alle Aussparungen sind perfekt gefrst und die Ports sind allesamt passgenau und bieten einen festen und sicheren Halt. Alle Funktionen verrichten zuverlssig ihren Dienst, keine Ausflle ohne Strungen. Ich bin zufrieden.
Good packaging.
Easy to plug in and use.
Trusted brand.
Recommended to me.
It performs exceptionally well in all areas, with no lag or delays, your devices appear as soon as you plug them in, making them available instantly. The solid aluminium casing is sleek with rounded edges and matches the current line-up of Apple’s MacBooks. It has a slim form factor which makes it ideal to carry around in a tech pouch when out and about.
On the downside, It perhaps would have been nice to see an LED indicator to show the power status, a longer cable would have been convenient and perhaps a lower price point. But regardless, for those that are in need of additional ports, this is a great expansion adaptor, definitely recommended.
My score 5-5
This is an excellent hub – it is beautifully crafted and has a premium feel to it compared to cheap unbranded ones I’ve used previously.
All the ports work exactly as expected and described in the listing. Connections are secure in the ports.
You get 14cm of cable between the end of the hub and the USB-C connector, which I think is about the right length.
I’ve used it with a chromebook and a compact desktop, both of which lacked some of the ports on this hub. It’s a very handy gadget.
This is a good little device. The hub is compact, and nicely made with a brushed metal outer casing that doesn’t show fingerprint smudges. The two additional USB ports, HDMI connector and single USB-C port add much-needed functionality to my basic netbook. At 15cm, the connector cable is long enough not to put some space between the hub and the computer, without being overlength and prone to getting damaged when transported. Pass-through speed for USB-C charging is excellent.
Needed a dock when I unexpectedly needed to work at my mother’s home for an extended period of time. The dock worked great but the rubber strips on the top of the dock doesn’t work well. The laptop keeps sliding off the dock. otherwise it works great.
Does all I need it for, but the pass through charging does not work, and the connection cable could do with being slightly longer.
Connected this to my laptop to screen and works perfectly without any issue.
When plugged in, I would recommend putting your computer on a flat surface since there would a risk of damaging the type C connector if you caught it on your lap. This is due to it only having one point of connection, which will mean this is a real risk.
So far I haven’t had any issues with a USB data stick.
I got this because of these quality controls: stable output, temperature protection, anti-over-current and anti-short-circuit; Certified by CE, FCC, RoHS
Overall, it is a small, portable and very useful device that has allowed me to connect a lot more to my MacBook.
This Belkin 7-in-1 multiport adapter has the following ports; 4K HDMI 1.4, USB-C PD 3.0, 2x USB-A 3.0 BC1.2, SD 3.0 card reader, Micro SD 3.0, 3.5 mm audio in/out.
It is good quality and very easy to use- simply plug and play. This has quite a high price point compared to others on the market but I would spend more every time on a well known brand such as this as you can tell the quality difference.
I have had issues with cheaper hubs but I am very happy with the Belkin one. It feels better quality and works great. It really is plug and play and I have tried it on a Macbook Air and Surface laptop. It takes up one USB-C port and then gives you a load of extra ports. I don’t use some of the ports but the HDMI out and SD slot is a great addition as some smaller laptops don’t include them these days as they are so slim. If you use the macbook air and the older model it only has one USB-C port but this has a pass thru so you can charge at the same time. It has USB 3.0 ports so everything is super fast when transferring data. I have nothing bad to say about this, its light weight, works great and portable.
This is the swiss army pen knives of multi-ports. Ethernet, USB’s, card reader. You really get to add a lot of options to your laptop or tablet.
It also looks good as well and appears to be very well made and robust.
A complete cinch to set up. You just plug it in and away you go.
Great little device that greatly expands the usefulness of your device by adding a whole panoply of extra ports . Simply plugs and plays. All ports work well. All in all 5 stars, very useful.
I’ve had a number of these USB-C Multi Port adapters for different computers in the last few years. Usually to give me additional USB Ports, and HDMI Monitor Connection on a laptop.
However, when you buy a cheap one, the quality is often dubious, and the unit can loose connection etc.
Belkin make quality products though, and this one is no exception. Reassuringly well made, in an attractive finish.
I’d have no qualms plugging this into an expensive laptop or MacBook.
It suits my HP Envy Notebook very well.
Plug-n-Play on Windows or macOS, no issues.
Adds MicroSD 3.0, SD Card 3.0, 3.5mm Audio, 2x USB 3.0 (one with ‘Battery Charge’ BC 1.2), 1x USB-C with up to 100W power pass through, and a 4K Capable HDMI Socket for your Monitor or TV.
An excellent hub for everyday use, and / or one to have available in your carry bag.
Der USB-C Hub wird schnell und sehr gut verpackt geliefert. Der Hub macht dank des Designs, Aluminium Gehuses und Gewichts einen sehr hochwertigen Eindruck. Die Verarbeitung ist sehr gut, ohne erkennbare Mngel.
Was etwas stren mag, ist das USB-C Kabel dies ist leider fest auf der linken Seite. Mein Surface Book hat den USB-C-Anschluss jedoch auf der rechten Seite. Bei meinem Mac Book ist es korrekt. Ich habe jedoch einen USB-C auf USB-A Stecker, somit kann ich den HUB auch an der USB-A 3 Buchse nutzen. Belkin gibt zwar den Tip den Hub einfach auf den Kopf zu stellen, dann htte ich mir jedoch ein einheitliches Design beider Seiten gewnscht.
Ansonsten sind alle Anschlsse vorhanden die man so bentigt. Drei USB-Anschlsse, davon zwei mit USB 3.0, Ethernet mit bis zu 1GBit/s, Kartenleser, HDMI + DP Ausgang sowie Kopfhrer und einen USB-C PD Ladeanschluss.
Unter Windows 10 und Mac OS wird der Hub problemlos erkannt und kann ohne zustzliche Installation einer CD oder Downloadtreibern genutzt werden. Wer den USB-C-Anschluss links hat, bekommt hier einen super USB-C Hub. Auf der rechten Seiten braucht es wie gesagt einen Adapter oder eben Verlngerungskabel. Daher muss ich einen Stern abziehen. Wie gesagt wre das Design auf beiden Seiten identisch kein Problem. So sieht es dann jedoch wie “halb gewollt, aber nicht gekonnt” aus, wie man so schn sagt.
Was mich wundert, ist der VGA Anschluss. Ich habe vom Beamer bis Monitor kein Gert mehr die letzten Jahre gesehen, welche noch einen VGA Anschluss verwenden. Daher finde ich bei USB Hubs solche Anschlsse mehr als unsinnig. Fr die wenigen, die den VGA Anschluss noch bentigen, htte es auch ein beigelegter Adapter von HDMI auf VGA getan. Oder einfach ganz weglassen.
Da ich zur Zeit mehr im Homeoffice arbeite, als im Bro, war ich auf der Suche nach einer passenden Dockingstation fr mein MacBook Air (m1), um auch alle meine Peripheriegerte ansteuern zu knnen. Ich habe im Vorfeld schon einige kleine Multiadapter ausprobiert, welche mich aber immer, ab einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt, dazu gentigt haben, hin und her zu wechseln. Da mir das auf Dauer zu lstig wurde, war ich auf der Suche nach einer praktischen All-in-One-Alternative und bin dabei auf das Belkin USB-C-Hub gestoen, welches ich im Rahmen des Vine-Programms kostenfrei zum Test zur Verfgung gestellt bekam. Dieser Umstand wirkt sich nicht in der Bewertung aus.
Geliefert wurde mir das Hub in einem kleinen Karton, welcher, meiner Meinung nach, recht streng verpackt wurde. Es ist mir nicht mglich gewesen, das Hub aus dem Karton zu ziehen, ohne die Umverpackung zu beschdigen. Neben dem eigentlichen Hub, lag noch ein Kurzmanual bei .
Ausgepackt war ich zunchst angetan von der bersichtlichen Gre und dem verhltnismig geringen Gewicht, was das Gert auch fr mich direkt als portabel ausgewiesen hat. So weit so gut.
Ich nutze ein MacBook Air in 13″. Fr diese Gre ist das Hub an sich optimal, da es sich mittig unter das Notebook legen lsst. Hier ist mir allerdings aufgefallen, dass die Gummife des Notebooks hier ein Bisschen stren. Entweder kippelt es leicht, sitzt schief oder ich muss das Hub etwas weiter unter das Notebook schieben. Fllt insbesondere dann auf, wenn ich das Notebook mit einer Hlle versehen habe.
Das Hub wird via USB-C angeschlossen, was ich absolut gut finde, da ich dann fr das MacBook keinen Adapter bentige. Allerdings ist das Kabel zum Hub ein Bisschen kurz. Bei meinem 13″-Notebook reicht das Kabel vollkommen aus und sitzt auch an der richtigen Seite (links). Verwende ich aber mein 16er, bin ich – aufgrund der Kabellnge – schon gezwungen, das Hub etwas zu versetzen. Dann bin ich angewiesen auf eine externe Tastatur oder ich stelle das Hub direkt neben das Notebook. Dann entfllt aber jeglicher Winkeleffekt. Schade. Dementsprechend nutze ich das Hub ausschlielich am 13″ Air.
Die Anschlsse sind bereits auf der Produktseite beschrieben. Daher zhle ich die 11 verschiedenen Ports nicht auf und gehe im Weiteren ein auf die Ports, die ich hufig, bzw. immer in Nutzung habe.
Unheimlich gut gelst finde ich den Netzwerkanschluss. Die Stecker sitzen hier ordentlich und ohne Wackler. Auch bei etwas streng sitzenden Steckern ist das bei diesem Hub kein Gewaltakt, diese auch wieder zu entfernen. Top. Auch der Platz, an dem der Anschluss sitzt, ist – meiner Meinung nach – gut gewhlt.
Das Gleiche gilt fr den CardReader. Diesen und die USB-Anschlsse, nutze ich tglich. Selbst mit angeschlossenem RJ45- und HDMI-Kabel, komme ich immer an alle Anschlsse dran, ohne dass ich groartig basteln muss. Was allerdings nicht funktioniert, ist die blinde Bedienung des Card-Readers.
Was ich allerdings bemerkt habe, ist eine leichte Verzgerung beim Plug n Play, was USB-Festplatten oder Sticks angeht. Es braucht etwas lnger, als direkt ber das Notebook, damit diese erkannt werden. Die bertragungsgeschwindigkeit leidet aber im Endeffekt absolut nicht darunter. Auch die Verwendung des Notebooks, als Stream-Station fr Livestreams oder auch nur fr Meetings, bei Anschluss eines USB-Mixers und zeitgleich einer Kamera, brachte bei mir keine Artefakte, Strgerusche oder andere Aufflligkeiten mit sich.
Was ich bislang nie brauchte, sind der Multi-AUX-Port, sowie VGA- und Display-Port. Die Stromversorgung des Notebooks wird hier problemlos durchgeschliffen.
Alles in Allem bin ich jetzt ber mehrere Wochen sehr gut mit dem Belkin USB-C-Hub in Verbindung mit meinem MacBook Air zurecht gekommen. Allerdings wrde ich das Hub nur in Verbindung mit einem 13-14″ Notebook, aufgrund der o.g. Aufflligkeiten empfehlen. Ich bin auf jeden Fall sehr angetan von der Wahl der vorhandenen Anschlsse, da ich durch das Hub eine fast vollstndige Workstation ersetzen kann.
Ich hoffe, ich kann mit meiner Rezension weiterhelfen.
Nice product to use which has all sorts of USB ports hdmi port and even headphone 3.5mm socket.
Wir haben uns den Belkin USB-C-Hub Zum Testen bestellt, da er eine groe Erweiterung fr die meisten Laptops bietet. Die Dockingstation Belkin USB-C-Hub hat 11-in-1-Multi Port-Adapter-Dock mit 4K-HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, USB-C und 100 W zum Laden, 3x USB A, Gigabit-Ethernet, SD, Micro SD, 3,5-mm-Klinke. Das Ganze ist schon sehr umfangreich und als groe Erweiterung fr einen Laptop super geeignet. Ich komme aus dem Hardware-Bereich beruflich und die Firma Belkin ist mir natrlich ein Begriff.
Zum Einsatz kam ein Lenovo Laptop:
Das Lenovo Laptop mit USB-Typ-C Anschluss meines Sohnes, konnte ich alle Funktionen testen knnen. Alle Funktion laufen, wie von Hersteller beschrieben, da gab es nicht fast nichts zu meckern. Da ist der eine groartige Erweiterung /Zubehr. Aber Grundvoraussetzung ist natrlich auch, dass man an seinem Laptop mindestens einen Typ C USB-Anschluss hat, sonst wird es mit den Funktionen meines Erachtens sehr schwierig.
Am Laptop meines Sohns haben wir den Belkin angeschlossen um den HDMI und den Display -Port Anschluss zu testen und mit einem Monitor verbunden und es hat auf Anhieb auch gleich funktioniert, super Bild, finde ich. Er macht, was er soll unter Lenovo Laptop. Den VGA Anschluss konnten wir leider nicht testen, da ich keine Mglichkeit mehr dazu habe an unseren Monitoren. Aber man kann davon ausgehen, dass der auch funktioniert.
Test am PC:
Gleich vorab kann, aber kann nicht nur an Windows 10 Pro liegen, sondern an der Hardware, die beim mir am AMD Ryzen 3900X mit USB-Typ-C Einschluss verbaut ist.
Ich habe den 11 in 1 noch mal unter Windows 10 PC einen USB-Typ-C Anschluss, an der Front und hinteren Anschluss getestet.
Hierzu bin ich mal gespannt an die Sache als IT-Techniker ran gegangen. Ob das meine Windows 10 Hardware auch leisten kann? Den HDMI Anschluss unter Windows10 nicht konnte ich nicht testen. Das hat Windows, nicht mit machen wollen, (hat gestreikt). Schade eigentlich.
Alle USB 3.0 haben 1A funktioniert und waren sehr schnell, wie es auch seinen sollen. Der USB-Typ-C Anschluss ist nicht fr den Datenverkehr geeignet, sondern dient als zustzlicher Anschluss fr einen 65 Watt Netzteil, was ich allerdings wieder sehr schade finde. Die USB-Typ-C Buchse dient als: Pass through charging”, zu Deutsch, als Durchgangsladung bersetzt. Soll laut Hersteller nur funktionieren, wenn man am Typ C Anschluss hinten ein zustzliches Netzteil mindestens 65 Watt anschliet? Das Netzteil ist nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten. Aus diesem Grund konnten wir das auch nicht testen, da ich derzeitig so ein Netz sei nicht zur Verfgung. Die Datenbertragung ist, bei Kartenlesern ist ca. 79 Mbit auch in Ordnung, kommt ja auch ein bisschen immer auf die Speicherkarten an.
Noch kurz zur Dockingstation ist zu sagen:
Das oberste Teil des Gehuses, besteht meiner Meinung nach Hause gebrsteten grauen Aluminium, das Unterteil ist aus schwarzem Kunststoff, fr mich sehr hochwertig verbaut. Das abgehende Anschlusskabel mit dem Typ C Stecker ist in Schwarz gehalten und sehr stabil mit Kunststoff ummantelt. Der Typ C Stecker ist in Silber gehalten und nicht vergoldet. Das Kabel zum Anschluss an einem Laptop mit einer Lnge von zirka 18 Zentimetern ist ausreichend lang genug, vorausgesetzt man hat den USB-Typ-C Steckplatz /Anschluss an der rechten Seite des Laptops. Sonst wird zu kurz.
Optisch und Farblich sehr schn gemacht. Steckpltze hinten sind gut aufgeteilt und gut zu erreichen. Den 11 in 1 Adapter finde ich, sehr funktional, mit zgiger Datenbertragung. Netzwerkadapter an der Docking-Station verfgt ber 1000 MBit Anschluss, der auch einwandfrei funktioniert.
Die kleine Bedienungsanleitung ist mehrsprachig gemacht, aber grten Teil in Englisch und sehr drftig gestaltet. Hier msste der Hersteller dringend Nacharbeit.
Meine gesamte Wertung: die Verarbeitung kann man als sehr hochwertig bezeichnen. Die Bedienungsanleitung ist mangelhaft. Da konnte ich auch keine bessere auf der Herstellerseite finden. Da muss ich mich leider drber mokieren, das htte man ausfhrlicher und besser machen knnen. Und htte ich so nicht erwartet. Diese Funktionen sind mit dem richtigen Laptop alle gewhrleistet, wie das bei uns der Fall war. Voraussetzung ist das richtige Laptop und den dementsprechenden USB-Typ-C Anschluss.
Dadurch dass man die Dockingstation unter seinem Laptop noch benutzen kann, hat man eine leichte Erhhung. So ist es sehr praktisch. Unter dem Gehuse und so wie was auf dem oberen Teil des Gehuses sind 2 Schaumstoff Pads angebracht, die das Verrutschen der Dockingstation unten, wie das Laptop was obendrauf liegt. Verhindern soll. Das funktioniert in der Praxis auch gut. Den Preis finde ich doch ein wenig leicht hoch angesetzt?
Hier gebe ich der Dockingstation 4 Sterneaber eine Kaufempfehlung wegen der wertigen Verarbeitung Und vielseitigen Einsatzmglichkeiten.
Ich verwende in meinem Homeoffice zusammen mit meinem Spin5 verschiedene Endgerte. So z.B. einen zustzlichen Monitor mit VGA Anschluss zusammen mit einen USB-C auf VGA Umsetzer, eine externe Tastatur, eine Maus, ein Netzteil, einen Ethernet/USB Adapter, eine Webcam und ein Headset. Man sieht schon, dass die USB Anschlsse nicht mehr ausreichen und ich zustzlich einen USB Hub verwenden muss. Will ich mit dem Spin 5 jetzt den Platz wechseln, muss ich erst alles abstecken und spter wieder alles anstecken. Jetzt bin ich auf diesen 11-in-1 MultiPort-Adapter von Belkin gestoen. Er wurde in einer ansprechenden Papp-Schachtel geliefert. Im Lieferumfang ist der Adapter, eine CE Konformittserklrung und eine kleine Beschreibung. Belkin ist mir schon seit vielem Jahren bekannt und ich hatte schon den einen und anderen Adapter von Belkin. Mit diesem Multi-Port Adapter schliee ich nur noch einen USB-C Stecker am Notebook an. Das war es auch schon. Alle anderen Gerte und hier vor allem der LAN Stecker und der VGA Stecker werden an dem Adapter angeschlossen. Der Anschluss eines zweiten Monitors ber DisplayPort oder HDMI ist kein Problem. Zustzlich kann ich jetzt auch ein PD Ladegert anschlieen, ber welches das Notebook noch schneller geladen werden kann. Das ist schon toll, was alles an einen modernen USB-C Anschluss gleichzeitig ber diesen USB-Hub angeschlossen werden kann. Der Preis ist etwas hoch aber in Anbetracht der Anschlumglichkeiten noch fair, vor allem, wenn man bedenkt welche Adapter man einspart. Zuerst war ich skeptisch, ob alles funktionieren wird. Umso berraschter war ich ber das Ergebnis. Fr mich erfllt der USB Hub von Belkin alle meine Erwartungen. Ich kann ihn uneingeschrnkt weiterempfehlen und gebe 5 Sterne. Der einzige Mangel ist eigentlich das viel zu kurze USB-C Anschluss-Kabel. Da das Notebook bei mir vorrangig auf einem Notebookstnder steht, strt das kurze Kabel etwas. Ohne Stnder ist das aber kein Problem. Vor allem wenn mein Notebook auf dem Adapter von Belkin liegt, reicht die Lnge vllig aus. Mein letzter MultiPort-Adapter von einem No-Name Hersteller ging relativ schnell kaputt und wurde immer ziemlich warm. Beim Belkin Adapter konnte ich noch keine hohen Temperaturen feststellen. Sollte es noch unerwartete Problemen geben, werde ich hier wieder ein Update geben.
Der Belkin USB-C-Hub (in der “11-in-1-MultiPort-Adapter-Dock”-Ausfhrung) ist ein durchaus ntzliches Gert fr bestimmte Notebooks. Die Vorteile liegen auf der Hand: Die Docking-Station wird verkabelt (Maus, Tastatur, Bildschirm(e), Netzwerk, externer Datentrger) und liegt betriebsbereit auf dem Schreibtisch. Wenn das Notebook gebraucht wird, wird die Docking-Station per USB-C angeschlossen und alles luft. Kein Kabelsalat am Notebook selbst, ein deutlicher Gewinn an Komfort und Ordnung. So die Theorie.
Die Ausstattung des 11-in-1-Gerts ist in meinen Augen durchaus gut und sinnvoll. 3 USB-Ports, davon einer jedoch “nur” USB 2.0 und zwei mal 3.0. Das ist deswegen sinnvoll, weil, wenn ich eine Tastatur anschliee, bentige ich einfach kein USB 3. Ein Gigabit-LAN-Port, der (bei mir) einwandfrei und zuverlssig funktioniert. Drei Mglichkeiten, einen Bildschirm anzuschlieen: Display-Port, HDMI und (hurra!) ein 13-Poliger VGA-Anschluss (mein “Heimbro-Bildschirm” hat nmlich “nur” VGA und DVI… und ja, er ist schon lter… Der Anschluss hier funktioniert aber hervorragend!). Was will man mehr? Ach ja, da war ja noch was: Kartenleser fr SD / micro-SD-Karten (SD funktioniert gut, micro-SD (noch) nicht ausprobiert) sowie ein 3,5mm Audio-Ein- und Ausgang. Alles, was ich brauche, wenngleich es noch einer oder zwei USB-Ports mehr htten sein drfen. Bisher luft die Docking-Station jedenfalls gut, Strungen oder z.B. zu groe Hitzeentwicklung konnte ich bisher noch nicht feststellen.
In der Praxis habe ich nun diesen Dock einige Wochen testen knnen, mit einem HP Omen 17-Notebook. Das ist -glaube ich- nicht ganz die Konfiguration, die sich der Hersteller fr diese Docking-Station so vorgestellt hat. In der Produktbeschreibung geht es eher um Mck-Bucks oder halt Notebooks fr den eher mobilen Einsatz (mit sehr wenigen Ports und Bildschirmdiagonalen so zwischen 11 und 13 Zoll…). Nutzt man das Gert mit einem 17-Zoll-Notebook, dann reicht die Breite nicht, um unter dem gesamten Notebook unterzuliegen (das Notebook hat keinen stabilen Stand mehr!) – oder das USB-Kabel ist schlicht zu kurz. Ich tendiere hier eher zur zweiten Antwort. Schlimm ist’s, wenn das Notebook auf einem Notebook-Stnder stehen soll, dann ist das Kabel USB-C-Kabel (bei mir) definitiv zu kurz, weil die Docking-Station nicht mit auf den Notebook-Stnder passt (da gibt es ja die unterschiedlichsten Modelle…).
Ein zweites “Problem” ist, dass die Docking-Station halt nur mit einem USB-C-Kabel angestpselt ist. Das ist dann sinnvoll, wenn das Notebook einen sicheren Stand hat und/oder man eine extern angeschlossene Tastatur nutzt und nicht bermig am Gert herumfuchtelt. Der USB-C-Stecker sitzt leider nicht so bermig fest, wie z.B. ein USB-A-Stecker, aber das liegt eher in der Natur der Sache und deswegen werte ich hier auch dafr nicht ab, aber erwhnen wollte ich es schon. (Habe das Problem bei der Arbeit und einem Lenovo-Notebook, das ber USB-C mit Strom, Netzwerk, Bildschirm, etc. pp. verbunden ist – hier ist die Steckverbindung zum Notebook ber USB-C die Achillesferse der ganzen Konstruktion…)
Fazit: Eine durchaus gute Docking-Station, sofern das Umfeld passt: Ist das Notebook nicht zu gro? (Fr 17-Zller m.E. eher weniger geeignet!) Steht das Notebook auf einem Notebook-Stnder, und passt die Docking-Station auch noch mit da drauf? Technisch jedenfalls funktioniert dieses Belkin (11-in-1)-Gert bei mir einwandfrei. Grter Kritikpunkt ist das meines Erachtens viel zu kurze USB-Kabel, ansonsten kann man es durchaus empfehlen. Insgesamt zwar knappe aber dann doch vier Sterne von mir.
Wer oft sein Laptop im Office ansteckt absteckt mitnimmt etc braucht definitiv so ein Zubehr. Alle Gerte werden angesteckt und nur noch ein Kabel Usb C an den Laptop, das wars. Das abstecken geht natrlich genauso schnell mit nur einem Kabel. Einfacher geht es nicht
Das Gert ist 1A verarbeite
Aprs 4 mois d’utilisation, RAS, le produit fonctionne trs bien.
Seul bmol est le cable que je trouve trop court, surtout quand je branche beaucoup de priphriques au docks et que je veux l’loigner un peu du laptop et du second cran pour ne pas avoir beaucoup de cables cot.
En tout cas c’est un bon produit, je recommande.
Meinen Home-Office Arbeitsplatz habe ich inzwischen sehr komfortabel und ergonomisch gestaltet. Dazu gehrte auch, dass ich das von meinem Arbeitgeber fr das HP Elitebook gelieferte Minidock recht frh gegen ein Belkin Express Dock HD getauscht habe. Das hat den Vorteil, einerseits ber noch mehr Anschlsse zu verfgen, andererseits geht von dort nur ein USB-Kabel zum Notebook. Beim Minidock musste man das Netzteil separat anschlieen. Das Belkin Dock hatte ich unter dem Tisch platziert, damit man die vielen Kabel nicht sieht. Das wiederum hatte den Nachteil, dass man nicht so bequem an die Anschlsse kam.
Das 11-in-1-MultiPort-Adapter-Dock hat sogar noch mehr Anschlsse, wobei ich meine, dass man auf den antiquierten VGA-Anschluss noch gerne htte verzichten knnen. Das Dock ist so flach, dass man das Notebook drauf stellen kann. Jetzt sieht man auf dem Schreibtisch zwar ein paar Kabel mehr, aber auch nur, wenn das Notebook zugeklappt ist. Auerdem steht das Dock am Rande des Schreibtisches; die Kabel verschwinden praktisch nach ein paar Zentimetern unter dem Tisch.
Das 11-in-1-Dock ist zwar preiswerter als das Express Dock HD, es ist aber kein Netzteil im Preis enthalten. Ich habe fr wenig Geld dieses hier gekauft: Bromae 65W USB-C Netzteil
Hlt man das Belkin Dock das erste Mal in den Hnden, glaubt man seinen Augen kaum. Das USB-C-Kabel zum Anschluss an das Notebook ist nur knapp 20 cm lang und fest auf der linken Seite angeschlagen! Mindestens die Hlfte aller Notebook-Besitzer schauen damit in die Rhre. Bei meinem Elitebook und bei meinem privaten Surface Pro 7 ist die USB-C-Buchse jeweils auf der rechten Gehuseseite. Bis da hin reicht das Kabel aber nicht. Diesen Unsinn hat wohl auch Belkin erkannt und gibt in der Anleitung kleinlaut den Hinweis, dass man das Dock dann dennoch nutzen knne, wenn man es um 180 dreht, also mit der Unterseite nach oben. Das sieht genau solange nicht beknackt aus, wie das Notebook drauf liegt und das Dock somit verdeckt. Und htte mein privates Notebook den Anschluss links, msste ich das Dock stndig drehen, was wegen der vielen Anschlsse auch nicht so ohne Weiteres geht. Ich habe mir hiermit geholfen: Belkertech USB-C Verlngerung . Achtung: Die USB-C-Buchse des Kabels funktioniert nur in einer Ausrichtung!
Hat man erst mal alles dazu gekauft, was hier fehlt, und alles korrekt verkabelt, hat man ein super designtes Dock mit solidem Metallgehuse. Alle Anschlsse funktionieren einwandfrei! Das Dock ist fr den Dauerbetrieb geeignet. Es erwrmt sich im Betrieb, wird aber nicht bermig hei. Ich bin sehr zufrieden, wrde Belkin aber dringend raten, entweder das kurze Kabel abnehmbar und gleichermaen rechts wie links anschliebar zu machen oder ein Verlngerungskabel, wie ich es mir besorgt habe, gleich bei zu legen.
Questo hub 11in1 della Belkin un prodotto costruito in modo fantastico, caratteristica che contraddistingue i prodotti di questo brand da sempre.
Dal punto di vista funzionale non manca nulla o quasi, sono presenti porte e connessioni di ogni genere, inserite in una struttura di alluminio pronta a svolgere la funzione di rialzo per il proprio notebook, in modo da favorire la circolazione dell’aria espulsa dalle ventole nel fondo del computer e allo stesso tempo ottenere una posizione di scrittura sulla tastiera pi comoda.
Non ho mai avuto problemi durante l’utilizzo con nessuna delle connessioni messe a disposizione, il prodotto si riscalda leggermente durante l’utilizzo ma nulla di eccessivo.
Il costo del prodotto non irrisorio, ma per le connessioni messe a disposizione e la qualit generale del prodotto non lo ritengo eccessivo.
So – 11 ports! That sounds like a lot! It *IS* a lot! but since one of them is micro-SD and one is DisplayPort, one is USB-C in (and there’s only that one USB-C port) and one is VGA (I mean who still uses *that*?) then you can see that actually this is basically a 7-in-1 hub at best for most people. 8-in-1 if you care about the micro-SD card slot… 😐
But, since it has HDMI (and for my single 32″ 4K monitor it works perfectly, as I expected) and USB-A type 3 x 2 and USB-A type 2 x 1 plus an audio out and gigabit ethernet then is that really ok?
Let’s start with gigabit ethernet, since that is fundamental to the reason I bought this. Let’s face it – wired ethernet is still superior to wireless if you can get it. But so many USB-hubs with ethernet will (trust me, they really will) just fail to initialise when the laptop wakes up. I have drawer full of them – good names too, including Anker. All pants at waking up after a snooze (I sympathise but they do only have this one job). Belkin, OTOH, make the official Apple adapter and they really will wake up when the computer does – especially on Mac – and that matters a lot to me. Performance of the network is solid gigabit ethernet, no issues at all.
USB-A (type 2 or 3) works as you’d expect. I have a much longer 7-port USB hub plugged into one USB3 port and a backup disc plugged into the other and both are flawless. USB-2 is for the odd time I need a wireless mouse or odd random accessory. So far so good.
HDMI is as described on the product page – I am TOLD it doesn’t support dual monitors on Mac with extended desktop using HDMI and DisplayPort but I can’t comment because I haven’t tried. A single massive 4k monitor is more than enough and works perfectly.
VGA? *shrug* never used it, likely never will.
SD card slots both work well though I think they are “upside down” – YMMV but it’s a small thing to me.
Audio socket. Hmm, now you’re asking. It doesn’t show up as an audio output source on Mac volume control, doesn’t “just work” by taking internal audio if you plug in headphones. Not really sure how it’s supposed to work, actually. In the system report it shows as Unknown USB Audio Device / Unknown manufacturer and that’s it. 🙁 Looks like that needs some more work.
(Yes, the MacBook Pro does have an audio socket anyway (and that supports digital connections if you have the right sort of amp) but if you use it with analogue connections it hums significantly when plugged into my amplifier on the same mains ring (so it’s not an earth loop ok). I was hoping this device would sidestep the issue and allow me to escape the lag on bluetooth but sadly that is not the case.)
So, overall, this is probably more like a 6-in-1 adapter but those 6 (or 7) ports work flawlessly and are all I really wanted anyway. If you wanted USB-C out, audio out and multi-monitor support then try it on Windows or find a different product. For now, this is staying on my desktop setup – the single cable connect is great and it does what I need it to.
Ottimo il supporto al 4K, anche se avrei preferito fosse a 60 Hz e non a 30 Hz, anche solo per utilizzi di photo editing e video editing, i 30 frame risultano un p limitanti.
Ovviamente non lo considero per soluzioni gaming (anche se il FHD a 60 Hz dubito che nel 2021 chi gioca “ancora” in FHD si accontenti dei soli 60 FPS su soluzione anche multi-screen).
Per quanto mi riguarda non ho avuto modo di testare la porta VGA, ma la trovo un’aggiunta considerevole in quanto rende l’ HUB fruibile a tutti quegli utenti che hanno (per loro fortuna) ancora in attivit i loro datati portatili.
Il marche bien pour un PC basique, mais pour un laptop Gamer, l’cran ne passe pas.
Attention, il faut acheter une alimentation en plus (comptez entre 50-70). Le nombre de prise USB est trop juste (il n’y en a que trois) et c’est peu. TB d’avoir un VGA pour mettre un deuxime cran de rcup.
Est genial para trabajar con el porttil en casa, solo llegas y lo conectas y ya tienes monitores, ratones, conexin de red El precio es demasiado elevado para lo que es, pagas la marca.
Est construido por completo de metal, todo de nota de muy buena calidad, echo en falta que el cable tipo c sea trenzado, pero an as se nota resistente por lo que no hay ningn problema.
En mi caso lo he probado con un Dell XPS, solo lo conecto y listo, tengo conectado un teclado, ratn, monitor y un cable rj45, todo funciona al mismo tiempo sin problemas, siendo el monitor 1080p.
Adems, el formato me parece muy acertado, permite usarlo como base para el porttil para que le entre un poco ms de aire adems de inclinarlo lo suficiente como para que sea ms agradable escribir. Es un buen producto, pero el precio de 120 euros de ahora me parece un poco alto.
Quick, simple review for a quick, simple hub. My experiences with it have been positive – I use it with my work Macbook Pro – a brand-new 16″ i7 so not exactly light on power requirements – and with the official Apple charger.
It works. Everything I’ve connected works, the card reader is good, nothing has failed or dropped out yet. Disc speed for my external SSD is slightly reduced but still faster than I’m used to from my last machine, and the only downsides are no USB-C passthrough (work uses USB-C to displayport on some monitors) and the hub gets warm passing power to the Mac.
Main downside is price. Despite Belkin’s name and reputation we get issued with cheaper generic hubs/card readers – and they work just as well in my experience.
I’ve also used this as a card reader for my 2021 iPad Pro – works fine. Overkill for that!
But this is nicely finished and support is from an established firm. So, loses a star for value (it’s not that much more than competing hubs), but it does what it says, and in my experience does it reliably and without fuss.
Il programma Vine permette di ricevere, per visionare e provare, prodotti di varia tipologia per poi pubblicare, entro trenta giorni una recensione, ovviamente personale, e per questo se ne trovano di discordanti su di essi. Tali recensioni possono aiutare a scegliere il prodotto e io spero di aiutarvi con le mie considerazioni che torno ad aggiornare quando emergono difetti durante l’utilizzo dell’oggetto.
CONFEZIONE: Il dispositivo viene consegnato in una scatola di cartone molto curata, con logo Belkin ed esternamente l’immagine del prodotto e le principali caratteristiche tecniche.
All’interno l’adattatore multiporta 11 in 1, un piccolo depliant di istruzioni e la garanzia.
COME E’ FATTO: L’adattatore in metallo (lunghezza cm. 26, larghezza cm. 9, spessore da cm. 0,5 min a cm. 1,5 max) grigio satinato con il marchio Belkin in evidenza sulla parte superiore. Alla base due inserti gommosi antiscivolo a tutta larghezza e sulla parte superiore un inserto, anch’esso gommoso a tutta lunghezza, per appoggiarvi sopra il laptop. L’inclinazione del dispositivo multiporta, facilit anche il corretto posizionamento del laptop/notebook e, al contempo, permette di sfruttare al meglio il dispositivo senza occupare spazio.
L’adattatore, nella parte sinistra, ha un cavo di ingresso lungo complessivamente cm. 19 che termina con un connettore USB/type C (anch’esso logato Belkin). Sotto la base sono serigrafati i vari marchi di garanzia e il marchio CE. Nella zona a maggior spessore, sono alloggiati i seguenti ingressi:
* ingresso/uscita audio per jack da 3,5 mm.;
* porta VGA;
* lettore schede SD 3.0;
* lettore schede micro SD 3.0;
* porta gigabit ethernet;
* due porte USB-A 3.0;
* una porta USB-A 2.0;
* display port 1.2 4K;
* HDMI 1.4 4K;
* porta USB-C PD (power delivery) 3.0 da 100 Watt (al lordo del 15 watt che servono per l’adattatore).
A COSA SERVE: Questo adattatore serve per connettersi, tramite il proprio cavo con connettore USB-C 3.0, alla porta USB-C 3.0 del nostro notebook per sfruttare tutti gli ingressi di cui dispone e aggiuntivi a quelli del nostro notebook. Tramite la porta VGA(Video Graphics Array), ad esempio, si possono utilizzati connettere vecchi monitor video dotati di tale standard, peraltro ormai obsoleto. Inoltre si possono sfruttare al meglio sia la porta HDMI 1.4 4K per connettere una TV o un monitor aggiuntivo, cos come l’ingresso display port, standard nato per sostituire sia VGA, sia DVI. L’abbondanza di porte USB-A 3.0 e USB-A 2.0 (tre in totale) permette di utilizzare i nostri dispositivi al meglio.
Molto interessante la porta gigabit ethernet che pu essere proficuamente utilizzata anche su notebook che non hanno la porta ethernet. Infatti con la porta gigabit ethernet potremo sfruttare la maggior velocit e la minor latenza della rete cablata, in sostituzione della connessione wireless pi lenta e certamente meno stabile, senza ulteriori dispositivi, ma solo utilizzando la velocit della porta USB-C del nostro notebook collegato all’adattatore. In tal modo potremo utilizzare al meglio tale opportunit per il gaming, lo streaming o le videochiamate. Inoltre i due lettori SD e micro SD assicurano letture velocissime dei supporti nei due formati. L’ingresso USB-C 3.0 PD permette l’alimentazione passante fino a 85 W (decurtando i 15W necessari all’adattatore) con ci eliminando la necessit di dover scegliere tra le porte di espansione e quelle di alimentazione. Inoltre lo standard Power Delivery (PD) individua le esigenze di potenza del dispositivo e regola il flusso di energia in base a tali esigenze.
COSA NE PENSO: Questo adattatore di Belkin, azienda leader di settore, qualitativamente inappuntabile molto solido, completo con i molteplici ingressi di cui dotato e tecnologicamente avanzato.
Inoltre posizionato sotto il notebook permette di non occupare spazio dando peraltro la giusta inclinazione ergonomica per lavorare al meglio.
Prezzo 129,00 (agosto 2021) non certamente economico, ma brand, qualit e tecnologia sono ben presenti.
Docking station veramente di alta qualit.
Costa un po’, ma la migliore che trovate sul mercato.
Bella, materiali studiati nei minimi dettagli.
Offre VGA, usb-A, usb-c, hdmi, display port, uscita cuffie, tutto con un solo cavo da connettere all’usb-c.
Dotata di piedini inferiori anti-scivolo, il pc si inclina quel tanto da risultare pi comodo da utilizzare, oltre a migliorarne l’aerazione in quanto si crea spazio tra la superficie di appoggio ed il pc.
Perfetta!
Si adatta perfettamente al mio Mac Book Pro M1 espandendo in modo soddisfacente le due sole porte a disposizione.
Prodotto davvero bello realizzato bene, se non fosse per il logo del produttore si scambierebbe per un prodotto della mela morsicata. Finitura in alluminio bellissima. un prodotto completo, dotato di tutte le porte di cui puoi aver bisogno, ideale per i Mac che hanno completamente eliminato le vecchie porte USB corredando i suoi ultimi laptop solo con porte USB-C. Grazie a questo HUB puoi avere tutto pi in ordine, funziona anche da rialzo per il laptop per permettergli una migliore areazione.
Qualit ottima potrebbe essere l’hub definitivo dei possessori di Mac Book ma purtroppo non cos, infatti unica nota dolente, non compatibile con Mac Book M1 quindi presumo non sar compatibile con il Mac book 2021 che uscir a Settembre e dato che prevedo di cambiare il mio vecchi Mac mi trover un hub inutile.
Nulla da dire in termini di qualit e funzionalit di questo adattatore multipresa; va davvero benone ed avendo un’unica presa di tipo C, lo si pu definire universale.
L’ho provato infatti in abbinata a tutti i computer che ho in casa e devo dire che per il momento non ho avuto alcun problema di compatibilit.
Rispetto ad un classico HUB (o doungle) trovo questa multipresa sicuramente molto pi elegante e pulita; diciamo che sulla scrivania fa sicuramente molta pi bella figura rispetto ah un hub normale.
Le prese a disposizione sono molte e di fatto tutte quelle che si hanno bisogno. Non ho sentito la mancanza di nulla e nell’utilizzo quotidiano questo fa davvero la differenza. Nel dettaglio troviamo:
– Ingresso e uscita audio per le cuffie
– Uscita VGA
– Lettore di schede micro sd e sd
– Presa ethernet
– 2 prese USB 3.0 e 1 USB 2.0 (tutte di tipo A)
– Display port
– HDMI standard
– Type C
Insomma, davvero tutto quello che si pu immaginare.
L’unica cosa “negativa” di questo hub riguarda il prezzo. Ad oggi (Agosto 2021) si trova intorno ai 130, che per un prodotto del genere lo trovo un po’ proibitivo.
Certo parliamo di un prodotto di qualit davvero ottima e completo, ma 130 sono davvero parecchi
Grazie per l’attenzione
Riccardo
Hub multiporta veramente ben realizzato, dalla qualit costruttiva tipica di un brand come belkin. Di questa tipologia di prodotti sul martketplace di Amazon se ne trovano tantissimi, sopratutto di brand poco noti venduti a prezzi decisamente bassi ma con una qualit costruttiva veramente discutibile, con gli ingressi (soprattutto quelli video) che a volte non funzionano come dovrebbero, offrendo una scarsa qualit video.
Ho avuto modo di testare l’hub top di gamma della belkin, con 11 porte di ingresso. Il dispositivo si collega alla porta usb-c del proprio computer: una tipologia di ingresso ormai diffusa su tutti i notebook, pc desktop e Mac. Si alimenta direttamente tramite la porta usb-c potendo sfruttare fino a 100 watt di potenza!
L’hub 11 in 1 offre i seguenti ingressi:
– jack da 3,5 mm per cuffie e microfono
– VGA
– SD
– Micro SD
– ETHERNET fino a 5gbps
– 2 x USB 3.0
– 1 USB 2.0
– DisplayPort 1.2
– HDMI 1.4 (massimo 120 hz)
– Usb-c
Essendo hdmi 1.4 non possibile sfruttare oltre i 120hz. Ma a ci viene in aiuto l’ingresso DP.
I materiali di cui si compone l’hub sono ottimo, parliamo infatti di alluminio satinato. Al tatto sembra tutto ben assemblato. Il dispositivo non ha bisogno di essere collegato all’alimentazione per funzionare, ma come gi specificato basta collegarlo alla porta usb-c del proprio pc/Mac.
L’unico aspetto scomodo, direi veramente scomodo, la linghezza del cavo usb-c che non supera i 10 cm. Peccato!
Completsima y elegante Base Dock con 11 puertos de conexin, perfecta para MacBook. No solo por su esttica y diseo, sino porque parece un producto Mac y su diseo con agarres y elevacin del porttil lo hacen perfecto para tenerlo en la mesa de casa, en el punto en el que ponemos nuestro mac.
No me parece dado sus dimensiones para llevarlo en la mochila del porttil, pero si para estar en casa en la mesa. Aun as tampoco pesa demasiado si hay que llevarlo.
Respecto a su conectividad es de lo mas completa, empezando por dos puertos USB A 3.0 que vienen en color interior azul para diferenciarlos del puerto USB A 2.0 que tambin incluye.
Tenemos un conector RJ45 (para cable de red Ethernet) de hasta 1Gbps. Una de las mejores velocidades.
Para la pantalla adicional, tenemos conector VGA (para mi me sobra) , un conector display port 1.2 que nos permite emitir en 4k y un HDMI 1.4 que tambin permite 4k. Ambos conectores trasmiten video y sonido.
Incluye tambin lector de tarjetas SD y MicroSd 3.0. Por ltimo incluye un conector Jack de 3,5 mm de entrada y salida
Para la carga incluye un puerto usbc passthrough el cual permite cargar el porttil a la vez que dar energa a la circuitera del dock. Se recomienda utilizar un cargador no incluido de mas de 65W ya que 50W de potencia pasaran a nuestro porttil, dejando unos 15 Watios para el Dock.
En general una base perfecta, con muy buena calidad, y que funciona sin ninguna clase de problema, todo ello con la calidad de Belkin, perfecta para la calidad de nuestro Mac.
Ho deciso di dare 4 stelle a questa basetta soltanto per il prezzo davvero elevato, ma devo dire che il prodotto davvero ottimo, a tutte le porte che servono ed anche di pi, funziona in maniera molto veloce inoltre davvero comodo anche come rialzo per mantenere pi fresco il computer portatile a cui collegato. Lo utilizzo durante lo smart working per collegarmi ad un monitor esterno, una stampante, mouse e tastiera ed altri accessori. Ormai la trovo davvero indispensabile.
Se trata de Belkin INC004btSGY – Base Dock USB-C (multipuerto con HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA y USB-C 4 K, Carga passthrough PD de 100 W, 3 USB-A, 1 Gigabit Ethernet) – No Compatible con M1 Macbook 2020
Nuestra experiencia:
1. Muy buena calidad
2. Muchos puertos, con 11 conexiones.
3. Funcionamiento correcto.
Partiamo dalla prima cosa che si nota: il prezzo. Al momento della recensione questo hub costa 130 euro, un prezzo per nulla contenuto. Tuttavia ritengo che ne valga la spesa.
L’hub di alta qualit e completamente in metallo, questo permette di dissipare correttamente il calore che genera. Esso infatti rimane normalmente solamente tiepido e si scalda solamente quando si ricarica il computer. Questo importante perch stando sotto al computer come rialzo (cosa molto comoda sia per occupare meno posto nella scrivania sia per rendere pi comodo il computer quando si scrive) importante che non scaldi lui stesso il computer.
Questo hub permette di espandere una porta Tipe C con 11 prese, tra cui 3 usb, una Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort e un’altra type C che abilitata alla ricarica. Questo permette di ricaricare il computer tramite la porta type C anche mentre in utilizzo (chiaramente solo se il computer supporta questo tipo di ricarica). A differenza di tutti gli altri hub che ho provato, quando si collega l’alimentatore all’hub questo non disattiva momentaneamente tutte le altre prese. Pu sembrare cosa da poco ma se in quel momento state utilizzando un dispositivo esterno o trasferendo dati su un Hard Disk perderete la connessione rischiando di perdere file.
L’unico aspetto negativo che ho trovato, motivo per il quale non ho dato 5 stelle, che consuma sempre un minimo di batteria. Ho notato che da quando lo utilizzo la batteria del computer si scarica un po’ pi velocemente del solito. L’ho notato perch lasciandolo una notte collegato in sospensione la batteria era calata di un 10% pi del normale e per me questo pu essere un limite se non si tiene il portatile collegato alla corrente quando si usa questo supporto.
Per concludere se siete alla ricerca di un hub USB-C e siete abituati a tenere il computer collegato alla corrente questo veramente consigliato. Se invece non siete abituati a tenere il computer in carica potreste notare un maggiore consumo di batteria (che comunque non esagerato), ma bastano pochi minuti di ricarica per recuperare la batteria persa.
En mi caso lo he probado con un Asus con Thunderbolt para poder aprovechar el mximo del dock y me ha resultado muy cmodo sobre todo como centro al llegar a casa, para poder conectar todo solo con un cable.
El dock es bastante grande y est hecho por completo de metal, con bandas de goma tanto en la parte inferior como superior. Tiene forma de cua para poder poner el porttil de forma cmoda encima.
Su uso es muy sencillo, lo conectas al puerto y listo para funcionar, en mi caso lo uso para conectar un monitor, cable de red, teclado y ratn nada ms llegar a casa, al tener soporte adems podemos usar el porttil como segundo monitor.
El funcionamiento es simplemente el esperado, siempre que tu porttil y la salida sea compatible con todas las funciones, hay que comprobarlo antes en la web del fabricante. El precio es muy alto, pero es lo que pasa siempre con belkin, productos de buena calidad a un precio elevado.
Me ha encantado este dock de Belkin. Nunca haba visto que desde un mismo ordenador usando un Dock se pudiese compartir la imgen en otros monitores. Haba visto, que por ejemplo mi Oneplus 9 Pro saca vdeo a travs de su USB-C, pero no me imaginaba que esto tambin pudiese ser desde un ordenador hacia diferentes monitores. Increble.
Adems de esto, es un dock con el cual, con una sola conexin USB-C, puedes sacar multitud de ellas, en esta ocasin, 11 diferentes, contando con bastantes puertos USB, un USB-C que adems carga a 100W, una autntica burrada, puerto ethernet, SD y micro SD, VGA, Jack de 3,5mm y HDMI. Todo en un mismo dock.
He usado absolutamente todas las conexiones, para probar cual es el rendimiento, excepto la de VGA, y funciona a la perfeccin an con todas sus conexiones en uso.
Es un autntica pasada. Muy recomendable.
In my experience, you get what you pay for and Belkin, although consistently more expensive that some of the cheap generic copies always seems to come up trumps.
I got the 4 in 1 multi port adapter predominantly to be able to connect my iPad Pro to the TV when on holiday to watch Netflix and Prime Video movies. I did get a cheaper one a few months ago but it would not fit into the USB-C post of the iPad with the case on which was a complete waste of time as we never take the iPad out of the Logitech Keyboard case.
The Belkin 4 in 1 comes well presented in a branded cardboard box. The USB-C short lead neatly clips into the iPad with the case on – not even tight – and on connecting an HDMI cable to the Belkin and the other end to the TV, it instantly mirrors the iPad screen on the TV. It DOES allow you to play Netflix and Prime through it (some early models were blocked by the streaming services) and gives proper HD quality on a big screen.
It’s completely 100% fit for the purpose for which it was intended.
The USB-C port allow pass through charging so you’ll never run out of battery again.
We’re in Devon at the moment in a cottage and we watched a family movie last night. No more Firesticks for me. No more connecting my laptop. The Belkin is the solution we have been looking for.
It is expensive – around 50 on Amazon but I think it’s well worth investing in quality peripherals for the iPad which cost an arm and a leg.
Recommended
Antes de nada, hay que tener en cuenta es que el porttil tiene que ser compatible con las salidas de video a travs del puerto USB-C (Modo Alt) para poder usar los puertos DisplayPort, HDMI y VGA.
Ya nada ms cogerlo se nota que es un producto de muy buena calidad, los acabados son perfectos y el cuerpo es entero de aluminio. La longitud del cable para mi porttil ha sido perfecta, puede que a alguien se le quede corto dependiendo de dnde tenga el puerto USB-C. El cable entero, con conector incluido, mide 19.5cm.
En cuanto a funcionalidad no he tenido el ms mnimo problema, todos los puertos funcionan como deben. Algunos los he probado ms que otros porque son los que uso siempre, en concreto, los puertos USB-A 3.0 y el 2.0, Ethernet, salida DisplayPort, auriculares, el puerto de carga USB-C y el lector de tarjetas. Los puertos VGA y HDMI funcionan sin problemas, aunque slo lo prob para comprobar si funcionan.
Lo que ms me ha gustado es la posibilidad de usarlo de base porque, adems, la altura a la que queda el porttil me ha parecido perfecta. Lo bueno es que, al levantarlo un poco de la mesa, tambin se consigue una buena refrigeracin del porttil. Es muy estable y antideslizante, es cmodo de usar. Mi porttil es de 15.6″
El lector de tarjetas, aunque funciona perfectamente, podran haberlo hecho de los que se insertan y sacan haciendo un clic, estos son de los que se insertan y extraen de manera manual (empujando para insertar y tirando para extraer).
Lo bueno de este tipo de adaptadores es que enchufas todo en l y cuando te quieres llevar el porttil slo tienes que desconectar un cable, el del USB-C del propio adaptador. Ocurre igual cuando lo vuelves a dejar en la mesa, basta con conectar un cable.
En definitiva, con un solo adaptador se consiguen todas las conexiones ms importantes y, adems, sirve para elevar y refrigerar el porttil. El mejor que he probado.
–Construccin slida. Me gusta el diseo. Al generar un plano inclinado sobre el que apoyar el porttil, me facilita la escritura en el mismo, y quedan todos los puertos ordenados en la parte posterior del porttil. Otros modelos quedan a un lado, y all todos los cables, que segn seas zurdo o diestro te pueden molestar. En la parte superior del dispositivo tenemos una franja de goma, para evitar el deslizamiento del porttil.
–Mltiples puertos: Jack, VGA, SD, microSD, RJ45, USB-A 3.0 y 2.0, DP, HDMI, USBC PD, por lo que puedes seguir usando el porttil mientras lo cargas.
Hay otra cosa importante, que debes tener en cuenta. El cable de conexin USB-C. Tiene dos peros. Uno, es muy corto, unos 12 cm, y el otro, es que va a quedar el lado izquierdo de tu porttil. As que antes de comprarlo, comprueba que tienes un puerto USB C, en el lado izquierdo del porttil, y que con un cable de 12 cm va a quedar bien. En el caso de que el conector en tu porttil, est por ejemplo en el lado derecho, no quedara bien. Es el nico aspecto, que creo que puede estropear la experiencia con este dispositivo.
Cada vez ms nos estamos quedando sin conexiones en los porttiles y ms an si hablamos de la familia de los Mac. Con esta base doc de Belkin solucionamos el problema de una ya que pasamos de tener solo conexin USB-C (4 en el mejor de los casos en el MacBook Pro de mayor gama) a 11 conexiones de todo tipo.
Est fabricado en aluminio del mismo color que el Macbook Space grey as que si tienes ese color de Mac no te va a desentonar nada de nada.
Se conecta con un pequeo cable de plstico duro pero flexible y resistente pero con USB-C metlico. Tanto la parte superior como la inferior tiene unos soportes de silicona antideslizantes para que no se resbale el porttil. Eso s, no olvides de quitar el protector de plstico para que haga bien esa funcin.
Al colocar encima el porttil, se crea un inclinacin que para escribir resulta muy cmoda para las manos y adems se produce un espacio para que haya ventilacin y evitar el calentamiento del dispositivo.
En las conexiones tenemos:
– Toma de auriculares jack
– VGA
– Tarjetas SD y Micro SD
– Ethernet
– 2 USB 3.0
– 1 USB convencional
– 1 DisplayPort
– 1 HDMI
– USB-C cargador
En resumen, un producto de muy buena calidad, altas prestaciones y perfecto para ampliar la conectividad de tu Mac, sobre todo si tienes la versin con dos USB-C. Sobretodo resulta muy cmo de colocar y usar ya que est debajo del dispositivo y ni te enteras de que lo tienes. Totalmente recomendable.
Est base multipuerto de la marca belkin destaca por la calidad de sus materiales y de su funcionamiento.
En mi porttil tengo bastante falta de puertos y con este hub 11 en 1 y solucionado todos los problemas gracias a tener un puerto USB C. Los puertos de los que dispone son:
-entrada o salida de audio de 3,5 mm
-puerto VGA
-lector de tarjetas SD 3.0 y lector de tarjetas micro SD 3.0
-puerto gigabit Ethernet
-dos puertos USB tipo a 2.0
-un puerto USB tipo a 3.0
-un puerto DisplayPort 1.2 4k
-un puerto HDMI 1.4 4k
-un puerto USB tipo C con power delivery de 100 W
La verdad es que ms completo no puede venir y la transmisin de datos es increblemente rpidas.
En general el funcionamiento ha sido correcto en todos los sentidos pero me ha sorprendido el puerto gigabit Ethernet ya que las verdades de transmisin de datos han sido muy buenas y los puertos tanto HDMI como DisplayPort por su calidad de vdeo al llegar a resoluciones de hasta 4K a 30 fps. (Lgicamente necesitamos un ordenador que se engancha capaz de reproducir estas resoluciones para que el hub lo admita)
Haba probado otro tipo de hubs anteriormente pero de marcas poco fiables y el puerto VGA era de los que siempre me fallaba en cambio en cuanto he utilizado una marca de calidad como es en este caso el cambio ha sido increble.
Tambin me ha gustado el diseo en cuanto a morfologa ya que lo puedo poner de base y en el puedo apoyar el porttil levantando unos centmetros y ayudando a la ventilacin por debajo. Adems de eso tiene una tira gomosa antideslizamiento la cual facilita muchsimo la ergonoma.
Un artculo el saca la versatilidad la calidad del material y la calidad de sus componentes por lo que es totalmente recomendable.
Questo Hub USB-C della Belkin si rivela un ottimo alleato soprattutto se avete computer sprovvisti di varie porte oppure anche per espandere quelle presenti.
L’hub fatto di ottimo materiale, molto resistente ma allo stesso tempo leggero e facile da portare in uno zaino o borsa del computer. La forma leggermente inclinata quindi oltre ad espandere le porte diventa un supporto che inclina leggermente il computer e quindi permette di avere una postura migliore delle mani.
Il collegamento avviene tramite cavetto porta USB-C integrato all’interno dell’HUB; il cavo corto e non risulta un impiccio sulla scrivania anche se io onestamente l’avrei preferito leggermente pi lungo, ma ovviamente dipende da dove posizionata la porta usb c sul computer che usate. Le porte disponibili in totale sono 11 e comprendono:
1 porta HDMI,
1 porta DP,
1 porta VGA,
3 porte USB-A,
1 porta Gigabit Ethernet,
Slot per schede SD e MicroSD,
1 porta audio da 3.5 mm,
1 porta USB-C PD.
Una volta attaccato l’hub le porte le avrete sul retro il che in effetti ha una logica importante: cavi di rete, video, hdmi sarebbero scomodi davanti, mentre forse qualche leggero fastidio lo avrete con le porte usb e i lettori di schede. Nella parte alta che va a contatto con il computer c’ una gomma antiscivolo cosi come nella parte bassa a contatto con la scrivania; la tenuta ottima anche durante la scrittura su computer e l’hub resta stabile nella sua posizione.
Le porte funzionano bene e grazie all’alimentazione passante fino a 100W non ci saranno problemi con nessuna periferica, nemmeno con Hard Disk esterno. Il segnale HDMI non subisce rallentamenti cosi come la connessione di rete tramite cavo RJ45 non ha variazioni di sorta rispetto alle schede di rete integrate.
I prodotti Belkin li uso da diversi anni e mi sono sempre trovato bene ed anche in questo caso ho avuto modo grazie al programma Vine di apprezzare la qualit di questo prodotto che risulta un Hub che espande all’inverosimile le disponibilit dei computer. Il prezzo di quasi 130 euro possono sembrare esagerati ma in realt pensiamo soltanto che abbiamo a disposizione un uscita VGA, una HDMI, una di rete pi tutto il resto; solo queste porte giustificano il prezzo che comunque assolutamente ottimo.
Great product. Not the cheapest of its type but works perfectly able to pass through power and still power externals. Well made and robust.
So far working well and nice to have it tucked under my macbook. Maybe a rt angle usb c on the cable would be a good idea. To give a snug fit.
Il miglior adattatore per MacBook che abbia provato fino ad ora! Gestisce ottimamente la carica e le varie periferiche! MacBook Pro m1
This offers a great variety of connections, the only knock that I have on it is that my ethernet cable easily becomes unplugged from i
We cannot fault the product, but the price is rather high compared to how many very well made products are on the market. If you want something you can rely on and don’t worry so much about the price, this one is one to get though
I have always rated Belkin as providing quality computer accessories. This hub costs about 4 times what a no name equivalent will cost – except they will likely include a card reader or two. This works OK – although I thought the ports were slightly off set – so I was a bit nervous in pushing in some cables. That seems to have sorted now – so maybe being used has striaghtened it out. It does have 100w pass through and it does offer 4K assuming you are using USB 3.1. It’s just the price!
As with everything I’ve had from Belkin, this is of good quality, has a generous range of ports and does exactly what it says without issue. My favourite part is that it’s on a cable so doesn’t have to sit flush to the device which offers some additional range of movement and also stops me worrying about the adapter getting snapped off when plugging other devices into it.
The build quality is solid, the ports are well made and the overall package is great, it’s the perfect laptop bag adapter due to is small size and it includes some of the most required ports =, which is ideal as laptop manufacturers move towards just having one or two USB-C ports.
Really happy with the adapter and can see it getting a lot of use with my laptop and MacBook.
This extremely small type-C hub containing a 4K HDMI out, 100W PD input and a couple of type-A USB 3 ports is ideal if you are constantly on the go like me. This works absolutely fine with my Surface Go 2 fed by a 45W 12V type-C car charger connected to my LiFePO4 battery with absolutely no issues. As the SG2 only pulls around 30W when charging this set-up works for me but I’ve also tried it with my LG Gram 2021 model 16 inch laptop at home using a PD 100W mains charger with absolutely no issues with the Gram charging very quickly whilst in use so no problems what so ever. The hut is extremely compact so easy to travel with and all the ports work fine with no issues so highly recommended.
I get the full speed through this and can connect a 4K tv to my iPad or Mac without any issues. I can also access external hard drives at max speed when I have a power source connected.
My only issue is the cost. I have a few of these devices that cost a fraction of the amount and still have power deliver pass through albeit not 100w. That’s why I dropped a star. Ideal for business when it needs to last longer with more uses but probably not needed for occasional use.
I don’t know what happened to this order, it seems to have got lost on its way for awhile. But all good things come to those that wait… I am told.
In the meantime, because I have two laptops with only USB-C connections, I had been using a variety of other options. This 6 in 1 adaptor has proven not only to be a great deal more convenient, but also the transfer speeds have been better than cheaper alternatives.
The single most impressive part of it, is its HDMI port, which does not create screen banding, unlike almost every other that I have tried, suffering from on occasions.
Conclusion: It is more expensive than many other products boasting the same features, but is not only worth the higher price, but was also in this instance worth the wait.
It does the job but wireless mouse is laggy and a pain to use. Wired USB mouse works perfectly. Everything else is great about this.
Le fait de le mettre sous l’ordinateur est rellement trs pratique en terme de place.
L’ensemble des ports fonctionnent trs bien.
J’ai un PC portable Dell XPS et a fonctionne parfaitement depuis 6 mois.
pratique car permet de poser mon macbook ou ordinateur et d’avoir tout les cran et priphrique connect grce a un seul cable
The only thing I don’t like about this the dock is the short cord that mandates the laptop have a port on the left to be used. Mine does not. But that was fine. Works great.
This hub has a nice weight to it, giving it a quality feel, and is heavier than a lot of the others I have tried. The aluminium casing is very well finished off and so are the ports and cable. In terms of ports, you have:
1. 4K HDMI
2. Ethernet
3. USB-C 100W PD Port
4. 2 x USB 3.0
5. SD Card/TF Slot
The cable is quite short (15cm) and did pose me a problem for me when connecting it to my 12.4″ tablet and made positioning of it not ideal.
I connected my 32″ WQHD monitor, ethernet cable, mouse, back-up drive, memory stick and USB-C charging cable to this and then plugged it into my Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus to run Samsung DEX. My tablet recognised the Ethernet connectivity and automatically switched from Wi-Fi to wired. With the screen, I had the choice of having DEX on the main screen, with my tablet having a different display, or mirroring. Either way, there were no issues, and the picture quality was excellent. The mouse also worked fine and so did the external memory devices, with transfer speeds being fast.
The size and weight make this an ideal travelling companion for business and/or personal use
Overall, I think this is a very well put together hub, which delivers on all fronts, apart from price. You can get the same or more connectivity for about a 1/3rd of the price of this hub (68.33) and they are certainly not 2/3rd the quality.
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NB. For a sizing guide, squares in photos are 1cm.
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This gets a solid 5***** rating from me.
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I have always liked Belkin products and have a fair few of them. They are well made, they do the job they are designed for and they do last. Whilst not the cheapest, you get what you pay for and that is quality. This is a very simple device that massively improves the connectivity of your laptop. Many of the newer laptops or tablets now come with fewer ports. This deals with that issue. It has various ports (HDMI, SD, USB etc.). I plugged it into my laptop and it was working instantly. Transfer speeds seemed good to me (tried it with USB stick and SD card). It can also be used for charging (which I have not done as not needed). A simple well designed well made and practical device. Well pleased.
Belkin’s stated objective in their listing for the 11-in-1 Multiport Dock is “Suppliesmultimedia andEthernet portsthat have been eliminated from the latestApple and PClaptops”. Well to that end, yes it does; and thank you very much!
I know you can read the Belkin listing for all the details and specifications for this, so I’ll cut to the heart of this review.
The design premise of this docking station is to sit your laptop on the top of the unit. With that in mind, having the keyboard tilted does make typing easier and the screen can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
I have a MacBook Pro 13″ and I spent quite a bit of time playing around with placement. Trying to find a position that doesn’t rock or appear slanted was proving to be difficult, however; I did finally find a position that was stable and comfortable to use. The cord on this device is way too short and frustratingly stiff, hence the problem with finding a good position for my laptop on it. As other reviewers have mentioned, this device connects on the left side of your computer; so if you don’t have a USB on the left, you may want to keep searching. It is for these 2 reasons that I deducted star.
I like the fact it has the MicroSD & SD card readers. I normally use a USB jump drive, but there have been times when I wanted to jump pics straight from the cards. I definitely could have used a few more USB ports too. Although, I’m pretty sure I’d figure a way to max out however many they provided, LOL.
I don’t know why I had it in my head that this unit was going to have a footprint almost equivalent to my laptop. That doesn’t make sense, as it would be just another clunky thing to have to travel with. It is thankfully much smaller, less than 1/3 the footprint of my laptop and oh so light. YAY!!!
One thing I just LOVE about Belkin, is that it always works with Apple products.
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So, it’s a great device – but with ONE glaring weakness. The fixed, non-movable USB-C lead from the adapter to the laptop is positioned such that the USB-C port on your laptop must be on the left side of the laptop. While that’s true for many devices, it’s not true for all of them. If they found some way to either make it work with ports on either side of the laptop OR even if they merely made it longer or removable so it could be replaced with a longer one, this would be perfect. As it is, it’s still really really good.
This is a well-designed hub intended to rest under your laptop while in use. Consequently, it has a fixed, short USB cable, which is only viable if your USB-C PD port is on the left-hand side. On my HP Spectre, that port is on the right, which meant the hub was very frustrating to use. Belkin could have easily eliminated this frustration by allowing you to connect and use a cord of any length
The hub was immediately recognized and usable for Windows 10. Ethernet, USB, and HDMI all connected and performed flawlessly. Unfortunately, the 4k output (which otherwise looks great) maxes out at 30 Hz, so don’t plan on using this for gaming. For productivity tasks, it’s just fine.
Build quality is excellent, as I would expect from Belkin. The housing feels solid, but is still lightweight enough to travel. Incoming power (up to 100W) is via USB-C PD, which means you can use your laptop charger and cable to power the hub. The hub draws 15W, maxing output to your laptop at 85W.
If your PD port is on the left-hand side, and if you don’t need 60Hz refresh on your external, 4k monitor, this is a great hub. It’s lack of versatility, however, kept me from giving it a 5th star.
Happily, your video options include USB-C, VGA, DP or HDMI.
All told, you get 4K HDMI 1.4, 4K DisplayPort 1.2, VGA, 1x USB-C PD 3.0, 2x USB-A 3.0, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x Ethernet, SD 3.0 card reader, MicroSD 3.0, 3.5mm audio in/out.
Which ports do you need? On Windows / Chromebook machines, it’s:
* external mouse
* monitor (usually DP or HDMI)
* external keyboard
* Gigabit (important for my home network and VPN use)
I guess card reader is still useful, though I just carry a USB reader that can accomplish this without trying up a port.
Glad to see the 3.5mm audio output as this is an enduring standard outside of computing / smartphone circles.
I could have used another USB port or two (e.g, MIDI device, backup drive or drawing tablet).
It’s useful to have the hub deliver charging power, but you need to read the fine print.
From Belkin “The power output of the USB-A ports is shared across both ports. The maximum output combined is as follows:
When using a USB-C power adapter: 3.0 A, 5 V, 15 W
When not using a USB-C power adapter: 1.8 A, 5 V, 7 W”
An external USB power supply is recommended for pass-through charging. There is a brief reference to a 65W adapter, but I didn’t find which one Belkin had in mind. I tried one that I use for charging elsewhere and found that indeed the hub runs a bit hot under this circumstance. Look out, Phoenix/Tucson users.
Apple users should review the Q&A on the manufacturer’s web content.
PLUS
–Belkin answers support Q’s on their website
CON
–No Bluetooth (you probably get it already with your host)
–4K 30Hz monitor support (apparently a common limitation with the typical chipsets in use today)
–You may need more USB hub ports
–Another gadget (or more with PSU) to carry when traveling