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Review on iVANKY MacBook Pro Docking Station, 9-in-2 USB C Hub Adapter with 4K Triple Display, 100W PD3.0, Ethernet, 2 HDMI, USB-C 3.0, 2 USB-A 3.0, SD & TF for MacBook Pro/Air by Evan Haynes

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Reliable little device love this thing

This is the second iVanky hub I've ordered, I've had a lot of experience with the first one like this but it's a 7 port version with a USB -C connector and one HDMI output. This 9 port is a very good upgrade. Both are good depending on your needs but that's what I carry in my travel bag. I work and work with a lot of Macbooks so this little device is a must have. The build quality is top-notch, the metal body is solid and feels good in the hand. When you first pick it up, it has a nice weight that definitely feels like they haven't skimped on materials. A nice subtle LED light lets you know the device is powered on, and the bonus here is that it uses 2 USB-C ports. The nice thing is that you get dual HDMI output AND power AND another USB-C port to connect an external hard drive. If you use the single-connector version, your other USB-C port is occupied when you need a second display output, giving you two displays AND a pass for any other USB-C device such as external drives etc , as you can see in the pictures, I have a power adapter, a USB-C drive, an external keyboard and mouse, two HDMI outputs are connected. If it's plugged in, plug it in and you'll hear a click and it's connected. Now for the best part that impressed me the most: I tested it on a 2018 13" Macbook Pro running Mojave and a recent 2020 16" Macbook Pro running Catalina. The 13" has no dGPU, the 16" has 4GB dGPU. And where it shines is this: on the 13-inch, it's a pleasant surprise that it can handle 2 4K HDMI outputs and drive a laptop screen, but even better, you get 1 4K in native mode, a Macbook Native mode screen. and more. 4K Monitor. See screenshot of light mode. For a 16" dGPU MacBook Pro, you get 3 plug-and-play 4K monitors, all in native display mode! I didn't expect that and sent myself completely to the moon. See screenshot of dark mode. Satisfied with this little device, recommended!

Pros
  • Fun
Cons
  • Not everything fits