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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 Jason Clemons

Revainrating 5 out of 5

High quality replacement docking station

I couldn't get enough of this adapter! This solved an issue I had at work where I just couldn't get the DisplayLink software to work with my "universal" dock and 2019 16" MBP no matter what. DisplayLink and StarTech suck , just buy this adapter. Absolutely no software is required to operate this satechi. Just plug it in and it instantly connects up to two monitors. Much better than a $300 dock that doesn't even work! It is like that easy to set up as if Apple made it themselves (and the material is very similar to a Macbook. I wouldn't be surprised if the material was aluminum) It has all the ports you need and even includes an Ethernet port if you need it Connection so it's like a smaller version of a docking station Two HDMI ports Two USB-A ports SD card reader USB-C PD port I think it can be used as a docking station This requires two USB-C ports, but you get one back, which you should, as you can't currently run two monitors from a single HDMI port due to macOS software limitations. I wish everything was over USB-C now, but alas, this is the world we live in. The only thing that I think could be improved is the position of the adapter. Due to the position of my desk and the orientation of the HDMI ports (they're reversed when the adapter is right side up), I have to turn the adapter upside down. The main base isn't level either: the underside is flat and the top of the base is curved so that it no longer rests on the table when I turn it upside down. The cable connecting the base and USB-C ports to my MBP is also quite long and inflexible. The base does get a bit hot when outputting to dual monitors, but it doesn't burn and is actually a relief on my hands during those cold winter months. Small inconveniences compared to other advantages. If you are looking for an adapter that is guaranteed to output data on two displays, you can stop looking and get this device!

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  • Cool product
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