Review on Anker USB C Hub, 5-in-1 USB C Adapter, 4K HDMI, SD & microSD Reader, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, for MacBook Pro 2020/2019/2018, iPad Pro 2020/2019, Pixelbook, XPS, and More by Adam Hutchinson

Now it's not a laptop, mesh network, or anything too complicated. But the reason Anker's slight premium over similar products here is worth it, in my opinion, is the attention to detail - both in the device's function and aesthetics. Have a few Anker items from boost packs to BT headphones, chargers and cables. and still use them years later. You don't normally expect that from a manufacturer with no name. Giving the benefit of the doubt (and lots of money) to the nameless who don't deserve it. Anker is someone who has consistently produced good, reliable kit. This hub heats up a bit, as if it's slightly above body temperature — unrelated to my unnamed USB-C to MagSafe charging adapter, which gets almost too hot. understand. Such manufacturers base their technology on the all-too-common standard that lures buyers with low prices: nickels and pennies become barely functioning time bombs. Other Anker IME products seem to resist this temptation and charge a bit more for decent development, which of course is preferable. when plugged in, and the USB connector fits perfectly into my Mac's 4 standard ports. The cable feels solid, with a bit of spring in it, but it also flexes a little so it feels like it's going to stand up to daily flexing and straightening for a long time. I can't even get it in Apple technology right now. :/ Bonus, these are the accessories that come with Anker. Nothing extravagant. But for example this hub comes with a nice faux suede case with a small extra stitched pocket on the outside to hide and protect the cable and plug. If you put the cable with the device into the main body, the connector may be scratched. A very simple gesture, but a thoughtful design that people will actually use. Now I refrain from raising the prices of major brands of anchors when I can, as lowering seems to be the norm when the major manufacturer gets lazy and wants to rest on its laurels. As long as Anker continues to make products like this center, I will continue to buy.