Satechi’s Type-C Pro Hub Adapter is on sale for $25 at Woot, a $55 savings that shaves off almost 70 percent off the usual price. This silver hub is built specifically for MacBooks, so it matches your machine and packs the ports Apple left out.
The port lineup is the best part about the hub because it transforms the two USB-C ports into a 4K HDMI output port, two USB 3.0 ports, a microSD card reader, and a Gigabit Ethernet port. That makes it possible to plug in a wired internet cable, a monitor, an extra keyboard, a mouse, and a memory card all at once.
The extra ports pull their weight, too. The Gigabit Ethernet port supports fast, stable wired internet, which can definitely save the day when Wi-Fi gets flaky. The USB-C Power Delivery lets you push up to 100W to your MacBook so you can charge your device. The two USB-A ports will make it possible to quickly transfer files at up to 5Gbps.
You do have to keep in mind that this hub’s HDMI output caps at 4K 30Hz, which is fine for spreadsheets, browsing, and presentations, but if you’re going to do any type of gaming, it might lag behind. The hub is specifically designed for the M1 and M2 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, but it should work fine with any MacBook that has a pair of USB-C ports on onw side. It is not designed to work with single-USB-C-port models.
At $25, this hub is a good pick if you want to make your MacBook more useful. Grab it while this Woot deal lasts, and keep in mind that if you have an Amazon Prime subscription, those free shipping perks extend to Woot.
