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Best USB-C Hub for MacBook

MacBooks ship with 2-4 Thunderbolt/USB-C ports, forcing most users to add a hub. The right choice depends on use case: a portable adapter for travel, a desk hub for daily use, or a full dock for a workstation setup with dual monitors.

Top picks at a glance

Anker 555 USB-C Hub ($50) — Best portable mid-range: 8-in-1, 100W pass-through charging, 4K HDMI, SD card readers. Buy $50

Belkin USB-C 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter ($70) — Best for Belkin reliability: compact build, HDMI + USB-A + card readers. Buy $70

HyperDrive Net 6-in-2 ($60) — Best dual-attachment design: clips to MacBook magnetically, no dangling cable. Buy $60

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock ($250) — Best full dock: 18 ports, dual 6K display support, 98W host charging, USB4. Buy $250

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Pick a USB-C hub or dock for a MacBook or laptop — Portable adapters vs desk hubs vs full Thunderbolt docks.

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Anker 555 vs Belkin USB-C Hub — The two most popular portable hubs compared.

CalDigit TS4 vs Belkin USB-C Hub — Portable adapter vs full workstation dock.

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