High Speed USB 3.0 Ports With 2 High Speed USB 3.0 ports, USB C to HDMI Hub adapter with Power Delivery can transfer data to and from multiple devices at up to 5 Gbps for each port. USB C Power Delivery Charges the new MacBook pro, ChromeBook Pixel and USB-C compatible tablet computers with their original chargers while hub is in use.delivering.
Expensive Piece of Junk If you'd like to spend 80 bucks on an accessory that will cause your external monitor to blink on and off all day long. Look no further!!! This is the access If you'd like to spend 80 bucks on an accessory that will cause your external monitor to blink on and off all day long. Look no further!!! This is the accessory you've been dreaming of. I've tried different monitors. I've tried different HDMI cables.
Nothing seems to help. This thing is incredibly frustrating to use.
If you do decide to call support, expect to be on the phone for an hour only to be told 'try plugging it into another port' on your single port usb-c macbook. More (Read full review). Written by Nicholas F from Seattle.
Sep 20, 2016 1670 of 1784 people found this useful. WARNING - Bad Hardware This adaptor has severe compatibility issues with external hard drives that can result in LOSS OF DATA. Apple even lists a few drives (including their own Super This adaptor has severe compatibility issues with external hard drives that can result in LOSS OF DATA.
Apple even lists a few drives (including their own SuperDrive, pre 2011) than don't work with this adaptor, but there are more that don't work - both for storage OR Time Machine (!). This is really bizarre since the other USB-C to USB-A adaptor WILL work, but since this adaptor doesn't supply power to your MacBook, it's not a long term solution. In the instances where the Multiport adaptor DOES work with an external hard drive, it can experience drastically reduced speeds and randomly unmount the drive. The straight USB adaptor, with the same drive, does not show these issues. I can't believe Apple put this on the market without 1) more rigorous testing and 2) with this serious an issue. Having an external hard drive work with your laptop is a pretty important requirement.
Terrible, terrible piece of equipment. I was an Apple employee and have worked with Macs for decades. This issue was diagnosed with a genius at an Apple Store after we went through several Multiport and regular USB adaptors, and then followed up with additional testing at home.
Apple should be ashamed. More (Read full review).
Written by Michael U from Solana Beach. Nov 5, 2015 1302 of 1366 people found this useful. Works as advertised I tried the Kensington USB C dock, however I could not get the HDMI and USB to work at the same time. This adapter works as advertised -so far. I connect a I tried the Kensington USB C dock, however I could not get the HDMI and USB to work at the same time.
This adapter works as advertised -so far. I connect a 3.0 USB hub (with two external USB drives), charger and HDMI monitor and use my 2017 base MacBook Pro as a workstation (also Apple bluetooth keyboard and Microsoft bluetooth mouse) with no sweat. As far as monitor blinking ON and OFF, this will happen if you have the power saver settings to automatically turn OFF monitor after a set amount of time AND an active screen saver.
As I prefer the screen saver, I set the Power Saver Monitor OFF setting to NEVER. When used as a work station, not by itself, I leave computer ON all the time and the monitor no longer blinks as I set monitor OFF to NEVER (systems preferenceenergy saver). I believe this is the way monitors work in general and is NOT the fault of the adapter, After the Kensington fiasco, I prefer this adapter and am afraid to try others as this works for now. More (Read full review). Written by Honorato R from MIAMI. Dec 17, 2018.
This is ho!rrible I am a huge fan of Apple and its products but this is the worst one I have ever purchased. I mainly use i for my external monitor and I constantly get white sta I am a huge fan of Apple and its products but this is the worst one I have ever purchased. I mainly use i for my external monitor and I constantly get white static and have to remove the HDMI and cord and put it back in. Very annoying More (Read full review).
Written by Amirreza V from bethesda. Dec 12, 2018 1 of 1 people found this useful. Piece of garbage Well Applle wont let me say what I had originally wrote. So much for free speech aye. So let me just take my dollars elsewhere and suggest you do the same or a Well Applle wont let me say what I had originally wrote.
So much for free speech aye. So let me just take my dollars elsewhere and suggest you do the same or at least save yoyr money and not buy this over priced junk it simply does not work. Its insane to spend 2700 on a computer and you still have to buy ao many accesories to use the thing Whats next a computer with no ports at all? More (Read full review). Written by David W from San Francisco. Dec 8, 2018 1 of 2 people found this useful.
Business travelers used to rolling up into an unfamiliar conference room or presentation venue need to be able to plug in to whatever video option is available. The ($100 on ) brings VGA to a robust compact dock solution. It comes with a seemingly hefty price tag, but by offering a choice between HDMI and VGA while incorporating passthrough power and several other ports, the Aukey unit offers the greatest flexibility for the road-warrior presenter.
You’ll still need a DVI to HDMI adapter, but that’s it. The handsomely-designed multiport hub has a brushed aluminum case and easy access to the whopping six ports on its compact frame. In addition to 4K at 30Hz HDMI support and 1080p over VGA (with capable monitors), it also includes passthrough USB-C power (no USB-C data), two USB 3.1 (5 Gbps) Type-A jacks, and gigabit ethernet.
Its 4-inch USB connector tail is integral, which often makes me nervous, as if it’s damaged at the dock side the unit has to be repaired or replaced. However, it’s also easy to lose short USB-C host cables, too, making the integral cable one fewer thing to worry about. The Type-A ports are a little underpowered at 5V at 500 milliamps (2.5W) and 900mA (4.5W). That’s below the typical charging rate for iPhones and way below an iPad’s base recharge rate (10 to 12W). However, for a compact adapter, heat dissipation is a real issue, so it’s one of the tradeoffs. Aukey The 500mA port might also not work with bus-powered USB 3 drives.
I tested an SSD drive, and it worked fine on the 900mA port, but showed only a power light and wouldn’t mount via the 500mA one. The drive did, however, test out fine at its maximum rate of 300MBps write and 420MBps read. Gigabit ethernet, HDMI, and VGA tested out perfectly fine as well. The VGA connector lacks screw holes—there’s no room for them—and VGA plugs can be easily dislodged. When using VGA, you’ll need to make sure the hub won’ get jostled.
Or bring some heavy-duty rubber bands for a makeshift solution. VGA and HDMI cannot be used simultaneously. It’s an either/or situation, and HDMI takes precedence when both jacks are in use. Bottom line At $100, the Aukey Multiport USB-C Hub might seem overpriced, but VGA doesn’t come cheap.
On other compact adapters that include VGA, you pay $50 to $80 for just VGA, passthrough power, and a single USB 3 Type-A port. If you need VGA and want the option of HDMI in the same dock, as well as other ports, the Aukey is an easy choice.