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Review on UGREEN USB C to Ethernet Adapter RJ45 Thunderbolt Type C Right-Angle Gigabit Network LAN Converter with PD Fast Charge - Compatible for MacBook Pro 2020 2019 2018 2017, MacBook Air, iPad Pro, Windows by Dee Parson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Every Ethernet adapter should have this design!

I've had constant problems with the network, with several sources of problems. Radio traffic is congested and I see over 2 dozen Wi-Fi routers (competing for air). Over time I will transition to Wi-Fi 6e, but until then I will mostly rely on a wired connection. Until I got this little man, I was still having constant headaches with my previous two Ethernet adapters. First, I used a Lenovo Ethernet hub with a typical USB-C connector, which worked surprisingly well with my Mac laptop. But after a few months, there were intermittent connectivity issues due to the stress on the connector. Second, I had a hub that connected directly to TWO USB-C ports on MacBook laptops without cables. Safe and stable, right? There is no such happiness. Even after I removed the laptop case and secured the ethernet cable, it didn't hold securely and kept causing disconnects (partly due to the rigid ethernet cable, but partly due to the large block dangling from the side of the laptop). This Ethernet adapter is just perfect. The right angle connector attaches securely to my MacBook M1. I don't have to worry about the connector being tight, and the cable is the perfect length for safely storing the dongle in a safe place without straining the USB-C port. Additionally, you can connect a USB-C PD cable to the Ethernet adapter, giving you a spare port when you need it. It's not a hub or docking station, but it's the perfect accessory more than 80-90% of the time. .If you use your device on a couch or bed, don't buy an adapter without one of these right angle plugs. This makes a big difference in terms of usability.

Pros
  • Easy to Use: The USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter connects and works on Mac OS (version after 10.13 except 11.01, for Mac OS 11.01 you need to download and install the driver), WIN8/WIN10 and IOS devices and do not need to install drivers. For other systems, you can find the driver in the "My Computer" folder after connecting this adapter to a laptop.
Cons
  • Almost everything is fine