Monoprice 5-in-1 USB-C Hub & Multiport Adapter 2022 REVIEW — MacSources

USB-C hub provides solid standard connectivity support in a lightweight package.

For more than 6 years now I’ve been using docks and hubs to connect my MacBooks to external devices. Apple removed all the pro-level ports (HDMI, SD card slots, USB-A, etc.) with the release of their 2016 laptop product line in an effort to shore up security risks as well as provide a thinner, lighter computer body. Another reason for this change-up in product design was an attempt to drive usage to USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 connection standards.

While these types of ports do offer a lot to consumers the shift Apple made caused their loyal customers to make a dramatic shift from carrying multiple cables with them to carrying multiple cables along with adapters and hubs with them so that they could connect to their most-used devices. Over the years since this design shift, I’ve used many, many hubs.

At this point in time, my daily-driver computer is a 2020 MacBook Air. Even though the 2021 release of the MacBook Pro re-introduced the pro-level ports for consumer use, Apple’s MacBook Air products still only feature USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports for connectivity. So, I still find myself seeking out new USB-C hubs with modern technologies built in. One…