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⚡ Cable Matters 3-Port USB C Hub with Ethernet – Thunderbolt 4/USB4/Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Hub for MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 13/15, HP Spectre, Surface Pro, and More Review

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Details

BrandCable Matters
Hardware InterfaceUSB, Ethernet, Thunderbolt
Number of Ports3
Data Transfer Rate5 Gigabits Per Second

Description of ⚡ Cable Matters 3-Port USB C Hub with Ethernet – Thunderbolt 4/USB4/Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Hub for MacBook Pro, Dell XPS 13/15, HP Spectre, Surface Pro, and More

Dual-function USB C Ethernet hub transforms a single USB Type-C port into a 3 port USBC hub with Ethernet; Connect a keyboard, mouse, flash drive or other USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 peripheral using this USBC Ethernet Hub; Add Gigabit Ethernet network capability to a computer without an RJ45 network port with this USB C Ethernet adapter. Wireless alternative Ethernet to USB C hub provides an option in locations with Wi-Fi dead zones; Stream large video files with this USB-C hub with Ethernet; Download a software upgrade through a wired home or office LAN with this Ethernet to USBC dock; USBC to Ethernet adapter provides better security than most wireless connections. USB C to USB adapter hub also provides a fast data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps. Dell companion Thunderbolt 3 to Ethernet adapter hub weighs less than 2 Ounces; Ethernet to USB C Dock with USB C Multiport adapter is compatible with popular Dell models with Thunderbolt 3 including the Dell XPS 12 9250, 13 9350/9360/9365, 15 9550/9560, Latitude 5480/5580/7275/7280/7370/7480/7520/7720/E5570, Precision 3520/15 3510/5510/M7510, 17 M7710, Alienware 13/15/17. USB-C & Thunderbolt 3 port compatible USB Type C adapter hub is compatible with 2016/2017 MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Aspire Switch 12 S/R13, V15/V17 Nitro, TravelMate P648, Predator 15/17/17X, Chromebook R 13, ROG GL/G5/G7/GX/Strix, ZenBook Pro UX501VW, ZenBook 3 Deluxe/Pro, Transformer 3 Pro, Schenker XMG, Q524UQ 2-in-1 15.6, Chromebook Flip C302, Gigabyte Aorus X5 15, X7 DT 17, BRIX/BRIX S, Razer Blade/Stealth/Pro, Samsung NP900X5N, Notebook Odyssey, Notebook 9 15 Inch. USB Type C hub with Ethernet is also compatible with HP Elite X2 1012 G1/G2, Z1 Workstation G3, Spectre 13.3/x360, EliteBook 1040 G4/X360 G2/X 360 1020 G2/Folio G1, ZBook 17 /15 /Studio, Envy 27 All-in-One, Microsoft Surface Book 2, Legion Y720, IdeaPad Y900, Miix 720, ThinkPad P 50/70, T 470/470S/570, X270, X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga, Yoga 370/900/910, MSI Phantom Pro, Vortex G65, LG Gram 15Z970, Intel NUC6i7KYK/NUC7i5BNH/NUC7i5BNK, Toshiba Protege X20W, Sony VAIO S11, Clevo P 750DM/770DM/870DM.
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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Perfect function for connecting old flash drives, standalone USB 3.0 docks and keyboards to your USB computer. Work

Plastic case, but all functions are fine. I've used it to connect a USB hard drive, keyboard and mouse to my new Thunderbolt 3 laptop and it didn't miss a beat. It's probably not a good idea to pull 3 amps through three USB 30. Type A ports by connecting three 3.5" hard drives, but you should know that without me knowing.

Pros
  • Noble design
Cons
  • Little things

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect functionality for 2 years

I've been using it since the end of 2018 when I bought my new laptop. The laptop came with only two USB-A ports and no Ethernet port, which is the trend towards slimmer laptops with a USB-C port. This adapter was (and is) perfect for my needs. It's small enough that I can safely stash it in my computer bag when not in use, and it's easy to plug in and ready to go. It has worked flawlessly for almost 2 years and thanks to the great price and functionality I'm buying another one for my daughter's

Pros
  • Price
Cons
  • High price

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Limited functionality

Apart from an installation that requires downloading some drivers and registry updates, there were no problems for the first few days. However, after a few days, I noticed that my 1GB internet speed was freezing even when watching videos on Youtube, while there was no problem with the same WiFi connection. I don't think this hub supports both Ethernet and full 3x USB functionality which is the main reason I bought it from a well known brand like Cable Matters.

Pros
  • Positive only
Cons
  • Interval

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Sophisticated but functional

I usually use this with an ethernet and printer device in the next USB port. While I didn't notice it at first, I did find that the device behaved as if it wasn't there for several months when it booted up. I can solve this problem by unplugging the printer and plugging it back in. Turning off the printer is enough for the device to present itself and once it's up and running I can easily plug in the printer. I'm not going to replace the device with this, but it's annoying enough to warrant an…

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • I won't say anything

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great, plug and play install

This USB-C hub has an Ethernet port and three USB 3 ports. I plugged it into the USB-C port on my HP Envy 15 Windows 10 laptop. The USB-C hub was recognized immediately and the drivers loaded automatically. I didn't have to download anything to make it work. I tested the ethernet connection and the throughput for the 1Gbps ethernet port was good. The three USB 3 ports also worked. This is a good device for a laptop without a built-in Ethernet port.

Pros
  • Fingers crossed
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Plug and play, but drivers support slightly faster internet speeds

Pros: -relatively cheap for the price -acceptable build quality (considering the plastic case and low price) -everything works out of the box (will be updated later as will be I have more time to work with it) - Plug and Play (see another section for more info) Cons: - not enough power to support an external hard drive (this is stated in the datasheet, so this wasn't a surprise to me , but if you're looking to add some memory to your thin and light laptop, you might need to look elsewhere)…

Pros
  • Always liked
Cons
  • Upgradable