Trust us, we have been testing dozens of different USB-C dongles and our team settled but 3 models that we can’t recommend enough. Indeed, In the past, ports and connections were widely dispersed around the edges of laptops. However, manufacturers have recently made their products even more compact, leaving no place for features like an HDMI output or a full-size USB connector.
Most of the cheap USB-C dongles can’t output 4K video over HDMI with a correct refresh rate. Most dongles will be limited to 30Hz which is really not great. Any of the following U-Green hubs are handling 4K@60Hz, just be sure to check the “4K60” mention:
7-in-1 HDMI RJ45 Hub
with HDMI + USB + Card reader + Power Delivery + RJ45 (Ethernet)6-in-1 HDMI PD Hub
with HDMI + USB + Card reader + Power Delivery (can charge your laptop)6-in-1 HDMI Hub
with HDMI + USB + Card reader5-in-1 HDMI Hub
with HDMI + USBFor under $40, you have a future proof and stable hub! We advise to take at least the 6-in-1 HDMI PD Hub
version so you have an power input that can charge your laptop up to 100W.
If you can’t find the hub above, the Lention is a good option and provides 4K@60Hz as well. A power input and an HDMI 1.2 connector (which supports 4K resolution on an external monitor at 60Hz) are located next to each other, however this power input tops up at 60W only so not quite as powerful as the uGreen one.
Satechi’s USB-C hub stands out from the crowd thanks to its neat design and the multitude of available plugs, with a noticeable variety in the ports present. This makes it a versatile solution capable of meeting most needs. What we particularly like about the Satechi USB-C hub is the balance it offers in terms of connection ports. In fact, it has eight outlets that manage to fill most needs. There are three USB-A 3.0 ports, one USB-C port, since the dock occupies the PC one, one HDMI port, one Ethernet port, one SD card slot and one microSD card slot.
However the HDMI adapter is only 4K 30 Hz so even if the built quality is better, it’s only our 3rd choice.
For us, there are two important things to check when choosing a hub:
And more generally, are some factors to consider when choosing a good USB-C dongle:
By considering these factors, you can choose a good USB-C dongle that meets your needs and provides reliable performance.
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