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Review on πŸ’» Satechi Type-C Dual Multimedia Adapter - Dual 4K HDMI, USB-C PD, Gigabit Ethernet, Micro/SD Card Readers, USB 3.0 - Compatible with 2020 MacBook Pro, 2020 MacBook Air, 2020 Mac Mini (Space Gray) by Jessie Duhon

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Thing is getting HOT!

I see this thing is getting hot. I would not recommend it for mobile use or where there is a risk of damaging the surface it is placed on. Second, the pigtail is too short. The ideal use case for this is a dual-display setup with a MacBook Pro on a Rain Design mStand, however, routing AF for the cables through a port on the back of the stand like this is impractical. It works, but if the cable was 50-75mm longer it would be better. Third, throw me a bone: GIVE ME MORE USB-C. I don't know why these people think I just need more USB-A ports because there are literally ZERO docks like this, just give me HDMI and more USB-C. Luckily I have a MacBook Pro with two T3 ports on the right side so I can use them for both T3 and USB-C connections BUT WTF JUST GIVE ME MORE USB-C PORTS! Hell, this thing can ONLY be USB-C connectors and with the right cables it will work just as well! With all that, it offers dual HDMI, power-in, gigabit ethernet, and two USB-A ports for power hubs. built into both displays. It fits the bill perfectly with my dual 1440P HDMI setup and my MBP.

Pros
  • I'm looking forward to it
Cons
  • Hard to say