And of course it works with a variety of Windows PCs that have USB-C ports.Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Data Hub for Macbook, Mac Pro/mini, iMac, Surface Pro, XPS, Notebook PC, USB Flash Drives etc Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 16 customer ratings 16So, there are too many to choose from because many brands make them, and these many brands make many different ones with different specifications or capabilities for their adapters/hubs. The Anker USB-C hub supports a maximum 48W of charging for your MacBook when used with a 60W wall adapter. The Anker USB-C hub also supports high-velocity pass-through charging with power delivery, which means you can charge your MacBook or MacBook Pro. It's affordable and will get the job done for most users. Also, some of them have the capability to pass-through charging via USB-C so that you can charge the Mac with an adapter/hub, and some have additional USB-C but only for data transfer while the other USB-C port is for pass-through charging.This USB-C hub offers a selection of 7 different ports - 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A, an HDMI port, an SD card reader and even a microSD card reader. Some of them have additional ports such as an audio jack for a headphone or only one with audio via lightning, which is common used for Apple’s EarPods.The most important features that I need are pass-through charging while having an additional USB-C port for data, two USB 3.0 ports, and a micro SD/SD memory card reader. There are some ones with only one but a lot fewer capabilities and specifications, especially no pass-through charging or HDMI that can read 4K or 5K because they need a lot of power, so that is where the two USB-C requirements come in.This Anker PowerExpand 8-In-2 USB-C PD Media Hub has everything I need, and it offers more than what people usually need with their Macs. This review will share my opinion on Anker PowerExpand 8-In-2 USB-C PD Media Hub and 8-in-2 means that it has eight ports/slots, but the adapter/hub requires both Mac’s USB-C ports for it to work.Why was I disappointed? Because I could not use it. So, I decided to open the shipping package I pulled out a box with an almost white blank on the front, which had me confused until I turned it around and seen that it said Anker PowerExpand 8-In-2 USB-C PD Media Hub, so I said, “finally!” so I cut the tape that holds the lid to open the box itself to pull the adapter/hub out.From there, after pulling the adapter/hub out of the box and that was when the disappointment hit me. Thanks to Amazon’s Prime, I have two days of free shipping, so I didn’t have to wait for a long time, and when it has arrived, I said to myself that I finally have the adapter/hub that would allow me to do what I need with my MacBook Pro as a journalist/blogger. It will have been better if it has a 3.5mm male audio jack instead of the lightning audio port so I can use my headphone because I don’t like earbuds which some of them use the lightning cable as audio, which is only used mostly for Apple’s EarPods, so it is somewhat restricted as the 3.5mm audio jack is still universal.With that being said, Anker PowerExpand 8-In-2 USB-C PD Media Hub was tailored to what I need for my daily use or need, so I ordered one, and I looked forward to the day that UPS delivers it to me.I have my MacBook Pro in an i-Blason rugged case, so to take it off, I would have to pull it off with a bit of force on both of the sides as they are snap-on, and if I keep doing that often, I can see that it would damage the MacBook. No, it is a waste of my time taking off the protective case every time I need the adapter/hub because the protective case I have on my MacBook is not a sleeve or a simple, straightforward case. For me to use the Anker PowerExpand 8-In-2 USB-C PD Media Hub, I would have to take the protective case off my MacBook and then plug the adapter/hub in – every single time! By now, Anker should realize that there are a lot of people who protect their MacBook whether they are new or old, because they are expensive, to begin with, but it seems that they did not because they did not say anything about that it might not be able to work with MacBook case. It will not work if you have a protective case on your MacBook.
![]() Anker Usb Hub Mac With AnThe bottom line, Anker PowerExpand 8-In-2 USB-C PD Media Hub, does what Anker PowerExpand 8-In-2 USB-C PD Media Hub was advertised and did works well, but for it to work, you will have to give up your MacBook case to risk damaging your MacBook. That is where the pass-through charge is essential and useful as we can keep our MacBook battery up while using the adapter/hub that draws a lot of power comes in with a portable power bank(s). The adapter/hub does take a lot of power even without the adapter/hub, it still does, but because you are using it for other devices to connect, such as flash or portable external hard drive while transferring the files from a memory card to your MacBook, then move it to your portable external hard drive use a heck a lot of power so expect that will drain a lot of the power in your MacBook’s battery. Hence, I am always on the go with my MacBook Pro. The adapter/hub does work well, it could charge using the wall plugin, and you can also charge your MacBook using a portable power bank, so that is a good thing because it is crucial for people to like us who need it on the go as I am a journalist. Netflix for apple macIf you don’t have a protective case or use a sleeve or anything that has anything even the tiniest thing in the way of two USB-C ports on your left side Mac, then this would be a suitable adapter/hub. In other words, would I recommend Anker PowerExpand 8-In-2 USB-C PD Media Hub? Yes and no. The dongle they have has fewer ports and not as good capabilities as this adapter/hub has. If you look for an adapter/hub that can fit your Mac with the protective case, then I suggest finding the one with a dongle that Anker has some but not as good as this – only if this one has a dongle, then that would be great, but they do not. Supports to a single monitor.Connect to Multiple Displays: Stop wasting time switching back and forth between programs or documents, simply connect to multiple monitors via the Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI ports for a simpler and more productive experience.Universal SD Card CompatibilityThe SD and microSD card slots support virtually all SD card formats for seamless access to photos and other media files.Zero Installation Connect to the USB-C data port or USB-A ports to access high-speed data transfer at up to 5Gb/s or to connect instantly to all of your peripherals, including mice, keyboards, and USB drives—with no installation necessary. You can also connect to 2 monitors simultaneously in via a USB-C to dual HDMI splitter (not included). Again, I wish that they would have warned that it will not fit or work with a protective case to save my time and look for another one by Anker, but with a dongle, I am actually resisting buying it from Anker now because they did not warn us about Anker PowerExpand 8-In-2 USB-C PD Media Hub might not fit with a protective case.Product Name: Anker PowerExpand 8-In-2 USB-C PD Media HubProduct Description: PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub - The Ultra-Compact Media, Data, Audio, and Charging Hub for MacBook.All The Ports You Need: Make the most of your MacBook with the addition of 8 ports, allowing you to transfer data in seconds, stream media in unrivaled clarity, and provide high-speed pass-through charging.Advanced Connectivity and Speed: Thunderbolt 3 takes USB-C technology to a whole new level, allowing for unprecedented data transfer and charging speeds. This will work on a naked Mac, but this adapter/hub will not fit if it is not naked (I know that sounded dirty, which was on purpose).
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