Anker Hub Adapter, 5-in-1 USB C Adapter with 4K USB C
Anker Hub Adapter, 5-in-1 USB C Adapter with 4K USB C to HDMI, Ethernet Port, 3 USB 3.0 Ports, for MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, XPS, Pixelbook, and More
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Anker Hub Adapter, 5-in-1 USB C Adapter with 4K USB C to HDMI, Ethernet Port, 3 USB 3.0 Ports, for MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, XPS, Pixelbook, and More
Have tested/used on a variety of PCs and Macs, mostly using ethernet and USB but have tested HDMI (4K@30Hz) and this works exactly as advertised/expected also.
The unit does get ever so slightly warm in use but certainly not enough to concern me, indeed it does state that it may reach 122F (50C) under load on a somewhat hard to read label on the unit itself, but for my use case I dont think it has been anywhere near this temperature.
Very happy with purchase.
Would recommend this over a cheaper brand, we had a cheaper one that kept disconnecting or not connecting at all. Since buying the Anker adaptor I have had no issues, so its worth paying a little extra for the brand. I use it for USB-C, HDMI and Ethernet.
Bought for my son’s new laptop, which has limited connectivity and doesn’t have an Ethernet connection. We tested the various connections provided by this adaptor and it worked well, but unless there is a need to connect several different non-WiFi devices at once, it’s largely redundant in an area where there is reliable Wi-Fi.
If required it does enable a laptop to be used like a PC by using a wired keyboard, mouse and large external screen, which I would find very useful, but my son doesn’t as he’s happy to put up with a small screen, laptop keyboard and touch pad.
Works perfectly but gets very hot even if just using a usb mouse dongle.
No problems yet, but other reviews suggest the heat might reduce its lifespan. So will have to see.
This is godly, has everything + HDMI where you can extend desktop not just duplicate! External monitor can go up to 1080 75hz which runs perfectly. I think it effect the auto start of a monitor, I have to press the on button of the monitor instead of pressing space bar for example. Ethernet port works perfectly, and so do the USBs. I am careful when taking it with me, the USB-c is sturdy, I connect and disconnect every day and hasn’t had any visible wear and tear yet. Overall great product.
Very good product as most Anker things are. Not good if you need (for some reason) to have all the USB connections under the sun.
Ethernet connection didn’t work that well – most likely the network but Anker do reference that it can happen – there is their 18 mth warranty.
Note that it doesn’t charge things via it and it does get warm. Not worryingly “hot” .
p.s. the USB C connector is snug so just take a little time to connect it carefully to a laptop etc. Better than a loose connection that keeps dropping out.
I got this because I wanted a usbc adapter that did NOT provide or require power. Surprisingly difficult to find. I wanted to power my MacBook separately from the adapter so I could unplug it when it’s charged and power it when the battery gets low. My previous adapter just would not function reliably if it was not also receiving power. This one works perfectly and does not require power. The only thing you need to be aware of is that it supports 4K at 30hz instead of the usual 60hz. This means MacOS won’t offer its fancy display scaling options, but it’s ok because you can still switch between different resolutions. Anyway I’m happy with it. The price is really good.
Works as advertised (although I haven’t tried HDMI). Purchased to use Ethernet and add a few USB-A ports to my MacBook Pro M1 Max. Ethernet is fast and stable and the attached headset and printer work as expected. Interestingly, this also all works on my MacBook when the Anker hub is attached to the second USB-C port on my Samsung M8 monitor (when connected by the first USB C port and with USB source set to ‘USB-C’, although you’re limited by the USB speed of the monitor [~320mbps / unless you set the monitor the 30Hz, then you get full speed]). Good stuff
I started using these products a few years ago due to good sturdiness and fast transfer of data.
Cannot complain so far, and will continue to use these products as long as they reach my expectations.
Exactly what I needed to use USB accessories with the new M1 MacBook Air. I wasn’t that bothered about having one of the newer models to allow for charging, as this only takes one of the two available USB-C ports on the device, meaning the other could be used for the charger. Three USB-A ports and an HDMI port is plenty enough for my needs, but also has an ethernet port for wired internet. The manual states it has a power maximum for the various types of accessories, but I’ve yet to experience a problem not being able to use all the ports at the same time. Probably best used with the charger connected as having all ports running from the battery drains it quicker, but M1’s are known for having great battery life so its not a massive issue.
This is a great little dongle and I use it every day for my MacBook. All the ports are solid, although HDMI can sometimes be a bit temperamental. The dongle does get hot, but I’ve been using it for 2 months without issues. For the size and capability I think its the best thing out there for the price.
I got this chiefly as I don’t have enough USB ports on my laptop, which only has two. When working from home I need to use three devices (Mouse, Webcam, and USB headset) at once. This enables me to have all three plugged in simultaneously .
As I also use an external monitor, this allows me to have the HDMI cable for that plugged into the hub instead of the laptop. Supports 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz with no issues.
When I start going back to the office, I’ll only have to unplug one cable (the hub USB-C) from my laptop to move it and obviously only have to plug one cable in to WFH.
The hub itself is discreet and does not take up much desk real estate. The cable is just long enough to move most of the peripherals’ cables to behind the laptop.
Everything worked straight out of the box.
I use this as a docking solution for a couple of laptops with USB-C ports. It connects keyboard, mouse, speakers and a 24″ HD monitor (using HDMI). It’s worked perfectly with both laptops and is much easier than having to connect the USB devices and HDMI separately. It doesn’t have power pass-through, but since one laptop needs 130W, this was never going to be possible, so I didn’t consider the versions with power pass-through. The ethernet port is not used in my case, and if you have multiple monitors you’ll need something else with displayport outputs.
It’s slim and light, so you could easily carry it in a bag if you needed to, and gets slightly warm if you use it all day, which I frequently do. Highly recommended if you need a docking solution for a single screen and don’t need (or can’t use) power pass-through.
Brilliant piece of kit and lovely quality, all the ports have very snug quality connections on, unit is full metal body.
All ports work with no need to install any drivers (unable to install anything without an admin password on my work laptop)
No speed difference from the ethernet port using the hub vs straight into ethernet port on laptop (have not tested if speeds drop when ethernet and USB usage is high – only use it for plugging in mouse and keyboard)
Unit does get quite warm to the touch but doesnt seem to affect it in any way
Comes with a nice branded carry pouch
Key point over any other dock/adapter I have tried is that in addition to other positives on usage and quality, it is detected at boot so I can boot up linux from an external SSD – which frees up limited on-board connections. I have yet to see this with any other dock/adapter.
Using this on HP 15-df0002na. Had nothing but trouble with both HP and Lenovo docks – either intermittently having hardware ID not recognised (Lenovo C116) and when that does work, disappears after sleep. On HP Elite USB-C (TPA-B01) screen resolution cannot get to 4K, regularly not even detected in OS/Device Manager.
This Anker (A83380A1) works straight out of the box. Never had an issue with it and is rock solid stable.
Sure, it doesn’t put out 4K@60Hz, but then it clearly says it doesn’t. I takes up one port and doesn’t require separate power. It would be nice if it did passthrough power, but at this price point (I paid 30) it’s money well spent, so much so that I’m ordering another as a spare.
This is a slim and very nice quality hub/dock.
The body is made of Anodised aluminium, and has a nice braided cable going to the USB C connector.
It has a a small soft cloth pouch that protects both the device and anything it might come into contact with.
It has no power supply input so only supports up to 900 mA across the 3 USB ports, but is fine for memory sticks, keyboard/mouse receivers and other low power peripherals.
It includes a 4K capable HDMI connector and a Gigabit Ethernet port.
Overall a very neat, and seemingly well made hub.
It will get moved around and plugged and unplugged a good deal during its life, so hopefully I’ll come back and post an update as to how well is survives that.
The only slight frustration is the short cable from the hub to the computer (laptop on high stand) – but that’s one reason it’s inexpensive; you have to pay quite a lot more for a decent one with a longer removable cable. It’s OK, however, as I’ve just strapped it to the underside of the stand with velcro strips, since it’s light, and long enough to do this without obscuring the sockets 🙂
UPDATE: In heavy use and doing the business – impressed enough that I’ve ordered a second one, to have one in each work location and not need to always remember to bring it with me (!!) – the price has unaccountably gone up quite a lot, but it’s still good value, and I’m impressed with everything Anker I’ve bought so far, so am starting to treat them as a ‘trusted brand’ 🙂
First of all, I have got the devices I want working with this hub, it was just not trivial to do it.
The ethernet socket requires a download from the Anker site, but works okay once installed, though installing it required a reboot, which is unusual with a Mac.
I have a Microsoft Natural Ergonomic keyboard. This worked after the first reboot.
And I have a Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball – this also required a download from Kensington, but worked once installed.
I’m a happy customer now, but it’s not quite as easy as the equivalent operations on my PC.
Networking – Works a treat! I like this for times when Wifi isn’t working and I need to diagnose the router.
HDMI – Haven’t got a 4K tv however 1080p worked perfectly.
USB – I tried out USB sticks and will mention that you need to ensure you have the correct partition on your USB Flash drive. I believe the working ones to my knowledge are FAT32 and exFAT. There could be others, however certainly NTFS does not work. (Not that I’m disappointed by that or shocked). I had a last test and wouldn’t of been bothered if it hadn’t of worked but USB Mice work on the iPad Pro too, just make sure you switch on AssistiveTouch on in the Accessibility settings.
From doing these tests as this is what I was after out of this product I’m happy to give 5 stars and truly would recommend to someone who has a iPad Pro looking to have those additional sockets.
I had a similar problem with my wife’s Microsoft surface. If you’re having problems getting the appropriate resolution on a big monitor then there’s a good chance the adaptor’s the problem. This will solve the problem if you have a USB C port (but not for a MS Surface… you need a different one for that)
I’ve had no problems with the LAN connection as reported in some reviews.
Brilliant.