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Satechi Aluminum Type-C Clamp Hub Pro with USB-C Data Port, USB-A 3.0 Data, Micro/SD Card Reader - Compatible with 2019/2017 iMac & iMac Pro, Excludes 2021 iMac (Silver) Review

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Details

BrandSatechi
Hardware InterfaceUSB Type C
Number of Ports6
Compatible DevicesIMac (2017 & newer) with USB-C ports
Operating SystemMac OS

Description of Satechi Aluminum Type-C Clamp Hub Pro with USB-C Data Port, USB-A 3.0 Data, Micro/SD Card Reader - Compatible with 2019/2017 iMac & iMac Pro, Excludes 2021 iMac (Silver)

DESIGNED FOR IMAC - exclusively designed for iMac Pro and iMac (2017 & later) models with Thunderbolt 3 ports. Not compatible with older iMac models with standard Thunderbolt ports. Does not fit latest 2021 iMac. EVERYTHING WITHIN REACH - quickly adds USB expansion ports to the front of your computer for convenient access to all your devices. USB-C CONNECTION - securely plugs into your iMac's Thunderbolt 3 port via 6-inch shielded USB-C cable. Use the adjustable knob to fasten the hub to the bottom of your computer. EXPANSION PORTS - adds a USB-C data port, 3 USB 3.0 ports and Micro/SD card reader slots for a fast and secure data transfer. MATCH YOUR IMAC - brushed aluminum finish complements your iMac Pro and iMac (2019/2017) with 2 modern colors, space gray and silver.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not a bad product, but I expected a little more.

Although the implementation is weak, the principle is good. One can detect the device's "Chineseness" in all its manifestations. The item is poorly constructed from an ergonomics standpoint, thus you can't anticipate the aforementioned flaws. Everything is straightforward when it comes to connecting to iMacs older than the 2022 model; however, you must purchase a Satechi ST-TAUC converter to convert the hub to a standard USB port. Additionally, I ordered an adapter from Red Line for this hub…

Pros
  • This hub's primary function is to move USB ports from the rear to the front, which is both practical and a smart idea.
Cons
  • Flash drives and memory cards fit into the ports of this hub very tightly; the iMac's native USB ports do not have this property. - Very hard ports for USB and SD-cards. The connector must be inserted into the USB port carefully, and it must be taken out in the same manner. - Actually, this causes the following inconvenience: the iMac body begins to tilt, forcing you to hold it with your other hand. - I put a USB flash drive with a plastic connector; I squeezed some of the plastic, and now all of the USB connectors have small chips of plastic within. - The color is different from the iMac's body color (see image). But it's trivial. - The lower plane of the hub itself is heated by the LED burning on the front panel; if you contact it with your hand, it feels warm. - With such tight USB connectors, mounting the hub—which is plastic in real life but appears to be metal in photos—is fraught with reliability concerns. However, the hub did not slightly tighten while fastening; as a result, it may progressively shift to the left, right, or even down, leaving a significant space between the hub and monoblock body. Making metal clips encased in a stiff and elastic rubber band seemed more trustworthy to me. When all the aforementioned "features" are taken into account, the device is obviously overpriced. In addition, if there weren't all these flaws, I would gladly pay $5,000 for a quality gadget. and in this instance, an accommodation.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Absolutely perfect! Couldn't have dreamed of a better port for my iMac!

Oh my god! That's great! It fits perfectly at the bottom of my screen and is SUPER easy to install! This allows me to use ports that would otherwise be awkward to use on the back and makes my iMac experience so much better. I'm so glad I saw this in an article about the BEST iMac Accessories and that I was finally able to find it on Revain! There are many imitations out there, but none fits as well as this one, none offers the proper use, performance and efficiency of the actual built-in ports…

Pros
  • EXPANSION PORTS - Adds a USB-C data port, 3 USB 3.0 ports and Micro/SD card reader slots for fast, secure data transfer
Cons
  • Expandable

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Beware! Items will not work and may scratch your finish!

Do not buy this product under any circumstances. I almost never leave reviews but I don't want anyone else to experience what I did. The wheel + clamp mechanism didn't work for me and seems really suspicious. It works by attempting to extend a pair of front/rear "clamps" into the bottom two vents/speaker ports while turning the wheel on the unit, which sure hides the mounting mechanism, but may not be desirable. Two skinny rubber bushings only cover the movable rear pair of brackets. Even if it

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Functionality

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Exactly what I was hoping for.

I read all the reviews first and I'm glad I did because there were some good suggestions. First, all ports work, and since it draws power from the Thunderbolt port (which was wasted), I now have enough ports. The addition of USB-C is ideal, especially if the rumors that new iPads will use USB-C are true. The USB ports are solid, so before installing the hub I plugged and unplugged flash drives to get a feel for them. The slight downward angle seems to make them much lighter. You still have to…

Pros
  • USB hubs
Cons
  • Slightly torn

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Also works on the new iMAC 2019!

This is the perfect accessory for those who need to connect USB 2/3 devices or USB-C devices to their 2019 iMac. In my case, I use multiple SD cards of all kinds of speeds and flavors, including microSD. I also use a lot of different USB drives, making this handy and beautiful device the perfect accessory for my needs. It "attaches" to "channels" at the bottom of your iMac. Installation is easy, but you MUST understand the concept. The device easily fits in the palm of your hand to give you…

Pros
  • Computer Accessories and Peripherals
Cons
  • Expensive