BEST USB-C Hub / Dongle - What to buy?? 2020 EDITION

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4 жыл бұрын

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Over 20 USB C HUBS compared! Go to NordVPN.com/mattgranger and use code MATTGRANGER to get 70% off a 3 year plan plus 1 additional month free.
Best TRAVEL option - Charjen Flush mount - geni.us/qbE2OR
2nd best Travel option - Utech - geni.us/K9a9g5c (Even faster but fewer ports)
Best STUDIO option - OWC 13 port Thunderbolt 3 hub - geni.us/Iw4xnXv
2nd best STUDIO option - CalDigit - geni.us/A4mB (slower USB 3 but epic SD performance)
Dual plug SPACER - geni.us/AUHLjMx
Pro SD reader used - geni.us/jbiUl
300 MB/s SD Card - geni.us/i616S1w
T7 SSD - geni.us/RDL8GMx
NVME Thunderbolt drive - geni.us/Aqz4GS9
Best Cables - geni.us/ZT0nI
Laptop case - geni.us/bXTLUN
My 4k Monitor - geni.us/yFsqU
OTHER HUBS worth a look:
ANKER - - small, quite fast & great price: geni.us/Vwd7BVq
Plugable Studio - geni.us/JiWtJ5 - very fast but no SD and not best cable
Wordima - geni.us/fvP3 - Tiny, TERRIBLE at most things, but 1 epic speed USB.
FULL TEST RESULTS: www.mattgranger.com/usbc
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@mattgranger 4 жыл бұрын

LINKS: Go to NordVPN.com/mattgranger and use code MATTGRANGER to get 70% off a 3 year plan plus 1 additional month free. Best TRAVEL HUB - Charjen Flush mount - geni.us/qbE2OR 2nd best Travel option - Utech - geni.us/K9a9g5c (Even faster but fewer ports) Best STUDIO HUB - OWC 13 port Thunderbolt 3 hub - geni.us/Iw4xnXv 2nd best STUDIO HUB - CalDigit - geni.us/A4mB (slower USB 3 but epic SD performance) Dual plug SPACER - geni.us/AUHLjMx Pro SD reader used - geni.us/jbiUl 300 MB/s SD Card - geni.us/i616S1w T7 SSD - geni.us/RDL8GMx NVME Thunderbolt drive - geni.us/Aqz4GS9 Best Cables - geni.us/9gZfC Laptop case - geni.us/bXTLUN My 4k Monitor - geni.us/yFsqU FULL TEST RESULTS: www.mattgranger.com/usbc

@JiajuChen 4 жыл бұрын

Have you heard of Ugreen before? This is a huge company in terms of electronics, they have dozens of different adapters.

@KellyCates0604 4 жыл бұрын

Your link for Best Cables isn' working.

@LimYQS 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt Great video! But I would like to point out for the single cable hubs.. the anker while a great value doesn’t support PD... in that sense the Aukey would be a better one hub do all solution as it has ethernet and PD support as well!

@aidenf4898 4 жыл бұрын

Where is the Juiced VertexHUB?

@detectum2040 3 жыл бұрын

coucou les gens ! y a en ce moment le Hub USB-C Ugreen - Type-C PD 100W + HDMI a -48% avec le code 24FRA99G sur amazon . amzn.to/3oeA7Nt 24 euros au lieu de 46 euros.

@ZacHow15 3 жыл бұрын

This is thoroughness on another level! Thanks for putting in the time and effort on this!

@mattgranger 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 👍🏼

@Phabrysio 3 жыл бұрын

200% thank you for all the effort you put into this video. I'm sure a lot of effort when into this so thank you very much, keep up the amazing work!!

@georgeledbetter2559 3 жыл бұрын

Your dissertation is so rapidly delivered, that I have to replay tha video. But, I find it very enlightening.

@Blasphemy1993 4 жыл бұрын

You got my sub automatically for making this video as there isn’t any current videos about Dongles from our top tech reviewers. Just bought a Mac book pro & I greatly appreciate all the information as I do care about specs. Keep making these Videos sir you did amazing.

@quicker.z 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see the 2020 version of the USB-C review!

@stevethea5250 4 жыл бұрын

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@AonghasAnderson 4 жыл бұрын

I like how savage he was with the first cull, top marks for blanket "no" devices! 👍🏼

@kamilk6807 4 жыл бұрын

i've been looking for such test for like 2 years. Thank you so much Matt!

@arthurgcab 3 жыл бұрын

I got here from KZfaq recommendation, but ended up buying one just to make his effort worth a while. Damn that was an extensive analysis on this, simply amazing!! Congrats!

@dannycaliforni4780 3 жыл бұрын

After searching for over an hour on various youtube channels, and forums this single video had EVERYTHING I needed to know. Props to you sir. Thank you for your time and effort on this 🙏. *Liked & Subbed*.

@TonyMacina 4 жыл бұрын

Your last version helped me decide on the Charjen for my other half’s MacBook once I got her into photography, and I’m getting the Charjen ministick for my iPad.

@chris8506 3 жыл бұрын

Same. They have a new Ultimate Dock Gen 2 coming out soon that i'm excited to get. www.charjenpro.com/products/ultimatedock

@marcusjohnson-el4199 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video on KZfaq that explains everything regarding hubs. Thanks!

@danhenry302 4 жыл бұрын

I like the way you clear your desk! I (a first-time MBP buyer) had been spending *WAY* too much time researching a hub to buy sight-unseen for close to immediate out-of-the-box functions I would need; Ethernet being one. This was hugely helpful. Thank you. Liked and subscribed.

@tokelahti 4 жыл бұрын

To me, the most basic feature of a hub is: aux power. You can’t connect reliably 2-3 ssd/hdd’s without it.

@martinroskilly9994 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your time invested in this superb episode. Much appreciated 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@anrn5303 3 жыл бұрын

@16:51 wow, thanks for bringing this up! I wouldn't have thought the protective case may affect the connection... much appreciated!

@Conner.Wallace 4 жыл бұрын

LOVE the thorough and scientific testing.

@jennifermeier3873 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing for testing all of them. I find it hard to trust videos or articles that just list stuff they found from the internet without them even owning these!! Got a new follower :)

@dr007md 4 жыл бұрын

I was so happy to see this!!! I am such a nerd. I keep looking and checking if you've an update and here it is!!! Thanks much!! Super appreciate your efforts!!! More power!!

@ravensatodds 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt! I suspect you’ve saved me countless hours and hundreds of dollars

@Ian-pz1fd 4 жыл бұрын

Christian Slater should play you in the movie adaptation of this video.

@markmullens2906 4 жыл бұрын

This and the original video test are just fantastic and wonderfully informative. Cheers!

@cunneyes 3 жыл бұрын

this is the most complete review i've seen, all considerations cable, device, hub, this is exactly what I was thinking, glad I found this video

@franzkirsch4092 3 жыл бұрын

I'm stunned I only found this channel now? this is amazing!

@IAmSwatchingYou 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making such a helpful, clear and concise video! Really appreciate your help and thorough testing methodology

@richerich8007 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this Matt, glad to see your safe!

@osirisx11 3 жыл бұрын

i watched like 15 of these kinds of comparison videos and this is the best by far.

@jefftrimble8562 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you just chuck them in the garbage. Best way to sort thru the chaff.

@emailant 4 жыл бұрын

Been using some of these adapters and there’s a small but irritating pet peeve I have with most of them that do not angle the adapter at 90º. Being an adapter for portables we use them in constraint spaces very often so it really does matter. I really wish big brands will make this standard or an always available alternate. Oh, thanks for this review. I’m really liking the breath of your considerations and process. Some from the bin, I might take (but only because for a specific purpose). Cheers man!

@JuAnKing24 4 жыл бұрын

I’m about to get my new MacBook Pro so this was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

@ThexBorg 4 жыл бұрын

Now you have to include power pass through in your review.

@mateussibila 2 жыл бұрын

THAT is a professional level comparison! Congrats and thanks very much!

@JDMUnicorn 3 жыл бұрын

Holy Moly! Thank you for reviewing every single one of these, AMAZING video!!

@JustSamOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome comparisons Matt. I appreciate your time and effort you put into this experiment!!

@Mike0193Azul 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic in-depth overview, tests, and information! Thank you very much

@solararias 2 жыл бұрын

I love these "What to buy" vids. Great work! Thank you for the information.

@rabbitscooter 3 жыл бұрын

Amazingly comprehensive survey. Thanks so much, Matt.

@rudolfboukal1538 2 жыл бұрын

So thorough and ... entertaining!! Thanks much, very helpful and informative.

@UnrealOcean 3 жыл бұрын

people like you make the world go round many thanks

@mikldude9376 3 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across this clip , wow , nice effort mate . It just goes to show the difference in performance in this stuff that often looks very similar on the outside and what we see in tech markets , and now we see in front of our eyes on your video the junk to good stuff ratio :) , and the truth is this is probably the tip of the iceberg . Well done sir.

@xRobinDMx 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for all the work of testing stuff and making sure we buy the best gear our money can buy.

@snipewa4 3 жыл бұрын

That initial "....it's OUT *toss in the trash*" had me laughing pretty good! loved the review and how you took the time and explained the benchmarks etc. this is exactly what I was looking for

@thatspiritualhumane 3 жыл бұрын

Great in-depth review Matt !

@davidwestonline 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is really great input, appreciate your work! Thank you very much, Matt!

@alexgustafson4121 4 жыл бұрын

Bro you went crazy on this. Very helpful, love it!

@martinm4712 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent test! Just what I was looking for... Thanks Matt!

@TakeshiYamada 3 жыл бұрын

This was a really nice guide. It never occurred to me to test USB hub before.

@DutchAussieProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the work you put into this video. It must have taken you ages. Much appreciated.

@SeanDeJesus 3 жыл бұрын

I was just searching for a USB C hub that doesn't interfere with the wifi of my MacBook Pro and I'm glad to come across this one. Thanks for the recommendations, Matt!

@barraboy4629 3 жыл бұрын

Very detailed survey Matt, just ordered an iPad Pro 11” 2021 and the world of thunderbolt is still very new to me 👏

@jakobgarde6769 3 жыл бұрын

I love your enthusiasm! It actually made the video interesting for me, even though I’m not as crazy with transfer speed as you are. I was watching this video, since I’m looking for a USB C hub for my new iPad Air. I just received the Hyperdrive 6in1 hub for iPad Pro and I’ve got to admit, that I think it feels a bit cheap. It would be absolutely awesome if you could make a video about the best hub for tablets and phones with USB C! But otherwise, I think I’m just gonna go with the Baseus Hub that you also mentioned in this video.

@jacquestcomc 3 жыл бұрын

Hard shell case on mine I customized so that it would fit dual plug. Easy 20 minute job. No problem. Used a small file and gave it some curve. Looks great.

@ArchWayE 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the test! It will help me with purchases for our studio.

@sarrum7696 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to test these properly.

@jacoblayton4875 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve read so many articles, discussion boards and watched so many videos trying to find the best dock solution for my new MBP M1. Could have saved a lot of time if I found this first. Thank you, very helpful!

@yuccyhuang5102 Жыл бұрын

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@stevemuzak8526 3 жыл бұрын

The most profesional dongle advice on KZfaq. And I actually learn something. Thanks, Matt! PS: I like how you just thrown away useless stuff to the garbage bin. No mercy! :D

@andersbrathen 4 жыл бұрын

Great job. Thanks for taking the time!

@eliadbu 3 жыл бұрын

next year (or two) with TB 4 and USB 4 you will have so much fun clearing the confusion. while TB 4 is somewhat a good step in direction of you get what spec states it can do, USB 4.0 can vary so much in terms of data, display signals, pd etc.

@aradgouklani2239 2 жыл бұрын

Hey matt loved the vid. Love your style, especially the whole throwing things of the table thing you do and i also love how thorough you ara on price to preformance and accurate testing. Much love and have a nise day

@tonehousestudiossg 2 жыл бұрын

such a well made, detailed, no-nonsense video. thank you!

@TheL96 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed view on these, great work. As a suggestion, for even more clarity graphs comparing the test results would be very helpfull. Cheers!

@thomasgregory4871 3 жыл бұрын

Great testing and reviews! I loved the "You shall not pass!" approach eliminating that first batch of contenders. However, it seems to me like you should have added "...for Mac...." in the title somewhere.

@StephenLyonsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly helpful instruction! Thank you!

@marka351 4 жыл бұрын

Very timely video for me, now to decide if I want a portable or office one (or both).

@OrdinaryFilmmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Well done on this.... I've decided to direct port where I can to simplify things. I'll wait to see what the 2021 MBP offers in ports to see which one to get. I have two angelbird card readers and prefer using them. That leaves me needed to jack in a drive or two for editing. A UHS2 sd card would be a dream.

@rahulbhogal1336 3 жыл бұрын

this has to be hands down the best and most comprehensive review. I especially appreciate you letting us know your picks in advance in case we didn't want to watch the whole thing. Thanks you!

@thegr8stm8 4 жыл бұрын

Gr8 coverage, Matt.

@tinklee1742 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.. exactly what I'm looking for when searching USB-C hub for my iMac 2019 😘

@roveism 4 жыл бұрын

Love this format of review, its flimsy its out! its expensive, its out! it gets too hot, its out!

@StutiMandala 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video...equal parts engaging, funny and helpful. Thanks Matt!

@brachiator1 3 жыл бұрын

Very thorough and very clear. Thank you.

@sekaf4125 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!!! I know this take so much work. Greatly appreciated!!!

@mrpratster 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This review is great!

@TexasTech90 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic overview and review of all relevant products and options... The video is objective and factual. Thank you for making strong recommendations and saving me a lot of time.

@blt1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! It was very informative. Any chance you could make the same rundown of devices using an iPad Pro?

@luisfematt370 3 жыл бұрын

Whew! Great review, helped me narrowing my choice, thanks

@JoanAvilez 3 жыл бұрын

this is exactly what i was looking for thank you

@TBoneProductionsVB 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. I came here from the Technology Connections video about laptop docks which got me thinking how grateful I was to have recently found and purchased a few dongles like these that allow me to connect midi keyboards to my phone and also provide an audio output. It was a crucial piece to find for one of my music projects. I had no Idea until watching this just how big differences in performance could be on these things.

@shawnvine4918 4 жыл бұрын

Liked the video. A lot of good info to work through. And the Inspect A Gadget intro/extro is cool.

@1RoadGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Was that Anker 5-in-1 UHS-II compatible?

@prepsandstuff6871 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@ISAACThBro 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this is very helpful information!

@guillaumeschirra7699 3 жыл бұрын

The level of geekery in this video is insane. I love it. Hi from France !

@surrealchemist 3 жыл бұрын

My team at work had OWC docks from our IT department and we had various issues with monitors and I ended up finding the pluggable which had the right connectors we wanted to simplify the monitor setup (we all run dual display, and don't really do much disk reading) so it worked well. Now I am shopping for a portable one for my new iPad Air, so I need a headphone jack, but for some reason so many of the options just don't include it and include stuff I probably will never need on an ipad. Kinda frustrating. All the ones with double connectors are out, some of the ones with single connector won't fit if you have the keyboard case on so you need a special cable to attach it then.

@kennypryce4617 2 жыл бұрын

OMG I had to subscribe. This is awesome. Thank you so so much. Really appreciate this a whole lot

@BernardKapelar 3 жыл бұрын

This video really helped me decide what to buy! Thanks.

@bottlebone 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful . Love the specs and Details .

@mentalhealthhope9974 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great video pal I felt lost with the many many different adaptors for my m1 setup and you have shamed me a hell of allot of time watching reviews…..Keep em coming pal cheers 👍

@LightsEnd304 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. In-depth and detailed. Thanks!

@PaulBawby 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this very useful comparison video 👍👍

@karunyasharma 3 жыл бұрын

This saved me several return orders ! Big thanks :)

@TheHeebgeebs 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, as always! I was wondering what you think of the Henge Stone Pro hub. I just came across it and the design looks amazing. Wondering how the speeds compare though. Thanks!

@DalsPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt, I was just looking to buy one of these hubs, your video was excellent for me :) Best regards to you and your lovely wife, from Uruguay.

@carlosbarreirodiaz 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video but on the "studio" options would be nice to include a best option with dual monitor output since thats also a likely use case with dual monitor setups. Also consider other ultrabooks could be used as host that are not MacBook.

@DanBuell 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly informative!!!

@hf3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Valuable info, appreciated! Any plans too do a 2021 version?

@harleymorganster 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review. My biggest problem is finding a hub that will power my laptop. A topic I would like to see in future reviews would be support for features such as USB-PD v3.0, Programmable Power Supply (PPS), Fast Role Switching and the maximum power pass-through (does the hub support full 20V, 5A, 100W).