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Review on Anker USB C Hub: Premium Aluminum Adapter with 4 USB 3.0 Ports for MacBook Pro 2018/2017, ChromeBook, XPS, Galaxy S9/S8, and More by Michael Bazen

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works as advertised BUT.

So I bought it to use with my MacBook Pro. I HATE laptop keyboards and I've NEVER liked using trackpads, so I always carry a Logitech K400r keyboard and a Logitech Marble wireless with me. Both have wireless dongles and both have direct USB. That's a problem since the MacBook is USB-C ONLY. I have a standard Apple dongle but it only has 1 USB port. I plugged an old USB hub into it, but it was bulky, slow, and had a separate power supply. Which messed up my desk quite a bit. So I figured I'd use that, it eliminates the need for an Apple dongle and power cord, is MUCH smaller and the color matches my Mac. So far, so good. In addition, it feels solid. I think it has an aluminum body, but even if it doesn't, it SOUNDS like metal. So that's another plus. The main problem I have is the cable. It's way shorter than my last stroke, but it's still TOO long. It just needs to connect to my laptop and not be somewhere out of sight. 2 inches would do, but it's only 3 times that. I tried to wind up the excess but it interfered with the WiFi keys. So now I'm just free. Everything works fine, it's just buggy for me. Other than that, it's an absolutely wonderful product. If the cable was shorter I would put 5*.

Pros
  • USB hubs
Cons
  • There are other interesting options.