Macbook pro USB C hub heating up! Is this normal?

[highlander821]

Had bought this third party USB C hub, picture attached for my macbook pro 2018. It seems to heat up pretty quickly when connected to an external monitor and I guess my macbook heats up as well. Is this normal? I have not used Apple USB hub till now to connect an ext monitor so don't have idea regarding this.

 

[Smoothbassman]

Yes,

Some of these devices don't have great thermal management. It's normal for them to heat up. It really varies by vendor.

I have found that Anker does a great job with their dongles. They do not heat up as much under heavy usage.

 

[highlander821]

Yes,

Some of these devices don't have great thermal management. It's normal for them to heat up. It really varies by vendor.

I have found that Anker does a great job with their dongles. They do not heat up as much under heavy usage.

Thanks, I will try and see if Anker works for me. Appreciate your suggestions.

 

[Conutz]

I bought one (another brand, multiple outputs) and found the same. A email to the manufacturer confirmed it’s normal, they suggested I use it on hard surfaces so it is allowed to keep as cool as possible.