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Review on MINIX NEO Storage, 240GB USB-C Multiport SSD Storage Hub, Aluminum Construction, M.2 SSD Storage with πŸ’» HDMI [4K @ 30Hz], 2 x USB 3.0 and USB-C Power Delivery, Compatible for Apple MacBook, Space Gray by Jamil Fog

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Affordable and Convenient USB-C Hub with Unique SSD Feature

- I like the progress bar. Not too bright or distracting. Very soft glow, like Apple. I wish it had ethernet (other MINIX models include this) but I can see why most people don't care (I rely on ethernet more than most clients for IT work) - Very light and portable . An SSD drive is a great idea. This is the flagship feature here. I set it up with a macOS utility/installer image for IT use. I formatted as HFS+J but for some reason I can't format as APFS. I'm a little worried about unplugging the hub and forgetting to properly deregister it via Finder. "I wish the device was made out of a more durable metal - not polycarbonate and aluminum, but so far it seems pretty durable (and light). β€” HDMI works. Looks great on the 24 inch Dell U2417H 1080 display. There are currently no 4K+ monitors available to test here. USB-C powered by Apple OEM 61W USB-C Charger. Nothing to say here. The built-in USB-C cable is fine. good length I wish it was black to match the Space Gray aesthetic (nitpicking). I'm torn on whether I prefer the detachable cable or not. I would give it 5 stars if it had ethernet and a detachable I/O cable. Most customers will not be affected by these geeky observations. (Tested with macOS 10.14.6 on a 13-inch MacBook Pro (Touch Bar) 2016. Not yet tested with Catalina. Specifications: Built-in SSD, HDMI [4K @ 30Hz] 2 USB 3.0 USB-C [Power Delivery] ] 4K Resolution via HDMI output USB-C pass-through to charge 240GB SSD supports up to 400MB/s read/write speed.

Pros
  • The 240GB MINIX NEO S2 SSD supports read and write speeds up to 400MB/s. Based on internal testing; Performance may vary by MacBook model, operating system, and application. 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes.
Cons
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