𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐑 USB C Hub, 12 in 1 USB-C Laptop Docking Station, Triple Display Type C Adapter Compatible for MacBook and Windows USB C Labtop(2HDMI DP PD3.0 SD TF Reader Ethernet 4USB 3.5mm Ports)

One of the limitations of ultra-portable devices is that many don't include a lot of common ports that are necessary for certain tasks. Simple things like a hard-wired Ethernet connection when WiFi isn't available, or access to the right display adapter when there's no suitable port on the display screen, can make an otherwise easy job impossible. This device makes those jobs a breeze. It is absolutely packed with useful ports: 2x USB 3.2, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB-C, 1x SD, 1x Micro SD, 2x HDMI, 1 Display Port, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, and an Audio Aux port that works as both an input and output. All the ports were immediately detected on my MacBook Pro without the need for any drivers or configuration. The only issue I experienced was a problem with the audio input through the Aux port, although my computer did detect the port when it was active. It's likely that the issue was caused by the external microphone so I didn't deduct any points. Materials and construction quality are good and the overall finish is what I would expect at this price point. The bottom of the aluminum housing is a bit rough around the edges, but no more so than similar devices I've used. The plastic bottom cover is vented for heat dissipation, a nice touch. Although it's not perfect, it is a very good product and it addresses many of the issues I've experienced throughout my time working with computers in multiple environments. For the versatility and convenience this device offers, I can overlook any minor shortcomings, especially at this price point. Highly recommended.

I hooked up a variety of drives, a webcam (with a built-in light), some SD and SD micro cards, and a 4K external monitor (using an HDMI port). Everything worked as expected (and at the expected speeds and resolutions). I also hooked up some headphones, not that I will ever need to, and they were selectable and worked fine. No driver or software downloads were required for anything; I plugged it in and it worked. I did not test the USB power port ('PD100W Fast Charging') or the ethernet port, as I don't have a need for either (or any way to test them easily, actually). I do like the fact that the hub comes with a separate two-foot USB-C cable (as opposed to the typical 6" to 12" permanently connected rat-tail). I leave my laptop on a stand, and the shorter rat-tails leave the hubs that have them hanging awkwardly. Two feet works great for me, and if I needed a longer (or, I guess, shorter) cord, I could swap one in. Note that the camera card slots are USB-2. I have a USB-3 card-reader, and I get higher speeds using that through the USB-3 port on the hub than I did through the hub's card slots. The provided slots work, but If you want higher speed, I recommend a dedicated USB-3 card reader. I get an approximately 50% speed improvement when I use mine. (I shoot a lot of .NEF, .X3F and .ARW and those files run 25-45 MB a pop.)

I have a laptop that I pack around on work days. The biggest issue I have is the lack of enough external connections on my laptop, especially four USB connections that are so close together I can only plug into two at a time. The USB C Hub, ESSAGER 12 in 1 USB-C Laptop Docking Station solves all of these problems for me. I did not do any speed tests, just real life usage. The ports on the ESSAGER are just as fast or faster than the built-in ports on my laptop. There is a star rating for light weight. The ESSAGER is not really light weight, but it is a perfect weight for my use. When I sit is on a surface it is just heavy enough that it stays where placed, and the weight also indicates the ESSAGER is of solid construction. It gets tossed in my laptop bag with everything else without any problem. As a result of my everyday work usage testing, I did find any cons, and highly recommend this device.

**ADDITIONAL UPDATE** Edeeox has updated their product description to specifically state that their hub is intended for use with USB-C powered laptops. Since I don't have one like that, I can't fairly test it, so it is unjust for me to give a negative review. I also see that many other purchasers who do have such laptops have tested the hub and found everything to work exactly as described. Therefore, as I promised in my previous update, I will give them an additional star to make my review positive. I am happy to do this, because of the excellent and dedicated support by the Edeeox support team, which is worth a lot all by itself. **UPDATE** When I originally reviewed this product, I was rather harsh - you can read what I wrote further down. Upon reading it, the Edeeox support team reached out, horrified that things had gone so badly, and wanting to do whatever they could to make me happy. I don't remember when I've dealt with a support team so dedicated to providing additional information, explanations, and suggestions. They clearly care very much about their product, and I honor and respect that! In the course of these discussions, it became increasingly clear that a major source of the problem is that the description of this hub did not accurately describe the design intentions. So, many of the functions I was looking for, that I expected should naturally be included, were not part of the design. For example, I was wanting to use this hub as basically a port extender for my Dell workstation. But as the support rep stated to me, "According to your reply, I found that our biggest misunderstanding is that your device is not suitable for this USB C Hub, which leads to your inability to properly connect and use this Hub. This is not someone's fault, it is a misunderstanding. So, if you want to test this Hub, I suggest you test it on a laptop that supports USB-C connection." Well, I don't have one, those are very new and still somewhat rare. In all fairness, that is exactly what is shown in all of their pictures, I just had no idea that was the *only* way their device was designed to work. Therefore, if you are not intending to use this with a laptop that is designed to charge via USB-C, take their advice and use a different hub. There are some very, very strange design decisions of this hub, that only make any sense in the context of using it with a USB-C-charging laptop. For instance, you are supposed to connect a USB-C power feed to the USB-C port on the *side* of the hub, and then, connect the hub to the USB-C port of the laptop using the USB-C port on the *end* of the hub. This way, the power flows into the hub from the side, and both power and data flow out the end of the hub to the laptop. Since I was using a workstation which provides its own electrical power, I was expecting both power and data to flow *into* the hub through the same USB-C connection. It doesn't, regardless of which port you use. In my personal opinion that is a rather odd design choice, but as their support rep explained, "Since supporting charging and data transmission will increase chip cost, this function is not necessary for most users." OK, I disagree with their decision, but everything has its tradeoffs. I should note that I re-tested the HDMI output with a different computer and monitor - actually, a Samsung TV - and it worked fine, no problems. So in this regard this hub is very similar to others I've used, erratic and unpredictable as to exactly what HDMI displays it'll work with. I get the impression that HDMI outputs are not consistent as to when and how they send an "I'm here, trying to send you data!" signal for the monitor to accept, receive, and process, and so, some HDMI monitors will not reliably wake up and pay attention to some HDMI outputs. As a result of our conversations, Edeeox has made some changes to their description, which I also respect and honor. For instance, they now clearly state that "USB-A ports do not support charging." Which is true, and was a major contributing factor to my original bad review. I have tested a great many USB hub port expanders, and never found one that worked properly as I define it. Let me explain what I expect the ideal USB hub to do: namely, to support each and every function that is possible and supported on each and every port that it has. Are there USB-A ports? Well, USB-A supports both data and power charging, so, the hub should do that. Are there USB-C ports? Well, USB-C supports both data and power charging, in both directions, so, the hub should do that. What if you try to connect too many devices, and there isn't enough power to go around? Well, in what way is that different from any other USB setup? If there's not enough wattage, each device simply gets less, that's all. Are there HDMI ports? Well, for whatever reason, I almost never have problems connecting a normal computer HDMI output to any sort of display device, whereas I regularly encounter difficulties when using HDMI hubs. There must be a difference - figure out what it is, and do whatever the normal computers / video cards do that works reliably. Would such a hub be more expensive? No doubt it would be, but, some people place a value on their time. Speaking both personally and for my company, we would gladly pay twice as much for a USB hub/port expander that actually reliably worked on all functions supported by all of whatever ports were included, so we wouldn't have to be constantly messing around and trying other equipment. There are plenty of cheap hubs that "don't work" because of design exclusions. I have yet to find one at any price that "just works." Do that, and you'll stand out in the market. I am improving my rating of this product, because a) Edeeox support tried really hard at great credit to them, and b) the description is now noticeably more clear as to what the hub does and does not do. I think it could be more clear still, and if this is improved, I'll further improve my rating accordingly. **ORIGINAL REVIEW** USB hub combination port extenders are infamous for problems and driver incompatibility. My company has tried a great many, and while sometimes we'll find one that works OK with a specific computer, we've never found one that reliably works everywhere - and even the decent ones are no-name-brands that are here today, gone tomorrow. So I'm always on the lookout for a better option. This isn't it. For my specific use case, I didn't even so much care about the extra video ports or network jack. What I really wanted was a USB hub that was capable of powering multiple devices. Most USB-A hubs don't have enough power to do that, but, USB-C is supposed to support a much greater power draw. This is one of those, so I figured it was worth a shot. Wrongo! When I plugged in my standard USB-A devices, they acknowledged that they were indeed connected to a computer, but pulled no power whatsoever. OK, what about the single USB-C jack on this hub? When I tried connecting to that, I wasn't able to establish a connection at all, never mind pulling any power. How about the HDMI ports? Well, my monitor admitted that it was plugged into something, but said there was no signal, so that's 0 for 3. I didn't bother messing around with the Ethernet jack or SD card slots - this is going straight back to Amazon. Better luck next time!

I'm very pleased with this docking station, which I purchased for use with my ThinkPad running Windows 10 x64. I plugged it in and it just works -- USB ports, power pass-through, HDMI ports (didn't try DisplayPort), audio, and Ethernet. Video seems fine and the USB transfer rate is good. With connections to Ethernet (and the connection indicator lights), a wireless dongle, a flash drive, 2 HDMI monitors, and a 65 watt USB C power supply the docking station is only slightly warm. There are vents on the underside of the unit and two rubber feet ensure the vents won't get covered on a smooth, hard surface. The top has a rubbery type of panel on it that feels pleasant to the touch, and I like the subdued gray color. I would recommend this for anyone needing a docking station.