Anker USB C Hub, 5-in-1 USBC to HDMI Splitter with 4K Display, 1 x Powered USB-C 5Gbps & 2×Powered USB-A 3.0 5Gbps Data Ports for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Dell and MoreClimatePartner certified

This is a compact and well built adapter, and it is travel friendly. I use it for my ROG ALLY when I don’t want it docked and still need charging and other device inputs. It has just about enough ports for what I need, usb-c power delivery port for charging (ROG ALLY can still run at maximum performance using this with a 100W charging brick and a cable that allows 100W power pass through). I use the remaining USB-C port and two USB-A ports for external hard drives or gaming controller 2.4Ghz receiver. Transferring files between ROG ALLY and an external SSD with this adapter is fast, could reach above 380 mb/s. All the device inputs were as advertised, “plug and play”. The hdmi port also gives me an option to connect my ROG ALLY to TV when I don’t have the dock which takes up more space for traveling. One thing to note, you will have to use the USB-C port on your PC which provides more power (usually at the back and not on the front of the pc), if not plugged in to a power source. When I received my first order, I plugged it into the front USB-C port of my mini PC, just for my wired keyboard and mouse, the computer didn’t recognize it and couldn’t get any input from my keyboard and mouse. I returned the first one and thought it wouldn’t work as I expected. A few days later when I was using another Anker 7 in 1 USB-C adapter, I ran into the same issue but I know that adapter had been working well, then I realized I had to plug it into the port on the back of the PC. So I got this again and tried, it just worked like a charm. Hope they actually mentioned it on their product page so I wouldn’t have to return the first one. The cable length on this adapter is just right, not too long or too short when using with ROG ALLY (not hanging, since the cable is pretty sturdy, when I picked up the ROG ALLY, the adapter just comes along).

I bought this Anker USB-C hub for my MacBook Air, and it works flawlessly. The HDMI connection is clear with no lag, and the extra USB ports are a lifesaver for connecting accessories. It’s lightweight, compact, and slips easily into my laptop bag, so I can take it anywhere.The build quality feels solid, and everything connects securely without wiggling or dropping out. I’ve used cheaper hubs before that overheated or lost connection, this one is much more reliable.Overall, this hub makes my MacBook far more versatile, and it’s been perfect for both work and travel. Definitely worth it if you need extra ports and a clean HDMI output.

5 ***** for functionality and convenience of adding usb ports to a Surface Pro Laptop.Data transfer rates are fast and the small size of this doesn't get in the way or take up desk space even if left plugged in.I'd just gotten a new laptop and though I did notice the lack of usb ports, I didn't notice that my new laptop didn't have a sd slot (full or micro).I've since purchased another version of this item (link at bottom) which has almost everything this does, in addition to a full and a micro sd slot.The main difference is that this item allows for display, and the one with sd slots does not support display.For me, I use the sd more than I do the display, so I use the second one as my main hub and keep this one in my bag as a backup should I ever need the display port. Both are so small and compact that carrying both during travel is as much of an issue as throwing a pack of gum in my bag . . . . a complete nonissue.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXJQT19B?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

I have always been a fan of Anker products ever since their company was erected. They make great chargers and cables. The Anker 332 USB-C hub appears to be no different. So far, it works well with my M1 MacBook Air. I chose this hub because of its sleek design and lack of SD card and Ethernet ports.The 332 is a 5-in-1 USB-C hub featuring an HDMI port, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB-C data port, and one USB-C port for power delivery. This is the port that you connect your power adapter for pass-through charging. The hub supports power adapters of up to 100W. However, the 332 requires 15W of power for itself, so be sure that you attach a 45W or greater power adapter if you are using an M1 or an M2 MacBook Air. I discovered this when trying to use the included 30W power adapter that comes with the M1 MacBook Air.When attached through the hub and using the 30W power adapter, only 15W of power was available to the MacBook Air, and thus the battery remained in a "Not Charging" state, and processor-intensive tasks would cause the MacBook Air to consume battery power. Thankfully, I already had an Anker Power Port Atom III 60W power adapter that I was using to charge my previous Non-Retina MacBook Air using a MagSafe2 to USB-C cable.After swapping out the 30W charger for the 60W, 45W of power was now made available to the MacBook Air. As you would expect, charging began instantaneously, and battery power was no longer consumed while connected to the hub.The USB-C and USB-A data ports support transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps. The HDMI port supports up to 1080p @ 120Hz, 1440p @ 60Hz, and 4K @ 30Hz. Some would prefer to have support for 4K @ 60Hz, but I already knew this going in, and it is a non-issue as I do not currently own a 4K display.I did run into an issue with audio playback over HDMI, whereby audio playback is choppy when the resolution is set to 1080p @ 60Hz. The only remedy is to lower the refresh rate to 50Hz, at which point audio playback is stable. In contrast, audio playback over HDMI is flawless at 1080p @ 60Hz on Apple's official USB-C Multiport AV Adapter.At 5Gbps, the USB ports are decent on this Anker 332 hub; however, when connecting an external USB 3.0 SSD, this hub showed the following write/read speeds: write ~80MB/s, read 140MB/s as opposed to write ~160MB/s, read 290MB/s when connected directly to the M1 MacBook Air or via Apple's official USB-C Multiport AV Adapter. The enclosure is entirely made of plastic. I would have preferred an enclosure made of aluminum for better heat dissipation and a more premium aesthetic, but aside from that, it does its job quite well. The hub gets warm but never hot, and thus I'd expect it to last long. It also comes with Anker's 18-month warranty.