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Review on TOTU Upgraded 13-in-1 USB C Hub with 4K HDMI & DP, VGA, 2 USB3.0/2 USB2.0/75W πŸ”Œ PD, Triple Display Docking Station for MacBook Pro and Windows USB C Systems, macOS Supported (Mirror 1) by Sean Maples

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The perfect solution for a USB hub! Finally a USB-C hub that supports more than one monitor!

This is a long-awaited port expander that actually supports two or more external monitors! All previous versions had an HDMI port and a VGA port, but VGA only worked in a mirrored port with an HDMI port. Not very helpful if you ask me. I was still able to use two monitors with 1 HDMI port from the TOTU hub and one port from my laptop, but connecting multiple cables to make it work wasn't the docking hub solution I was looking for. This 12-in-1 device, with support for 3 independent video ports (HDMI, DisplayPort, and VGA) that work independently and not in mirror mode, allows me to connect up to 3 external monitors (plus my laptop monitor) with just one Support USB-C connection. . Excellent! A quick note: your USB-C port on your laptop must support video. Not all laptops, especially lower models, do not support video transmission through the USB-C port. The USB port on my HP Envy laptop supports this. However, before you buy, check your laptop's specs. TOTU 12 in 1 USB-C Hub has the following connections: 3 independent video connections - perfect! 1 HDMI port, 1 display port and 1 VGA port. My laptop with this hub now supports my two external monitors running in extended display mode as well as my laptop screen. It's also nice to know that I can even add an extra monitor if needed. I connected the HDMI port to my 4K TV and made sure it supports 4K resolution. While I don't need 4K, it's nice to know it's available when I need it. Two high-speed USB 3.0 ports. Ideal for connecting high-speed peripherals such as external backup HDDs or SSDs, USB drives, etc. I've verified they all work with various USB drives I have, including thumb drives and my 1TB Passport -USB drive for backups. Two USB 2.0 ports. This is perfect for my wireless keyboard and mouse transmitter that can always be plugged into 1 SD card port and 1 micro SD card port. This is ideal for conveniently transferring videos and images from a camera, phone, etc. In addition, the storage capacity of SD and micro SD devices has become so large that they can easily be considered standalone or backup storage, which is simply connected to a hub. 256GB-500GB microSD cards are available at a reasonable price and are a great backup alternative to external hard drives. A gigabit ethernet port - works! One audio connector - works. 3.5mm stereo audio jack for speakers or headphones The USB-C power port is the port that connects the hub to a high-performance USB-C power adapter to power the connected laptop. This offers a true docking station, providing power for charging as well as all external connections with a single USB-C connection to the laptop. Unfortunately this power feature doesn't work with My HP Envy or any HP computer as far as I know as HP doesn't support it. Conclusion: I've been waiting for this. All previous versions of TOTU and others only supported one display in extended display mode. This supports 3 additional video ports via a hub! The perfect USB-C dock/replicator hub I need for my laptop that provides the extra HDMI monitor ports I need as well as my other peripherals. I would recommend it without hesitation.

Pros
  • Wide Compatibility: Compatible with Type-C System: Works with Windows 7/8/8. 1/10, Mac OS X 10.6, Linux 2.6.14 or later operating system (please use the above 45W adapter to charge the laptop).
Cons
  • A dubious purchase for the elderly