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Multiple usb-c ports?
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Phil77354
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Lots of them.
For example, check this thread here on MacRumors:
Which USB 3.0 Hub? [MERGED]
For myself, I recently purchased the CalDigit TS3 Plus. It may be more than what you need, but I can say from my short experience with it that I am very satisfied with it. Well made, solid device. I purchased from Amazon, where CalDigit is the seller.
Check this out as well:
www.nytimes.com
For example, check this thread here on MacRumors:
Which USB 3.0 Hub? [MERGED]
For myself, I recently purchased the CalDigit TS3 Plus. It may be more than what you need, but I can say from my short experience with it that I am very satisfied with it. Well made, solid device. I purchased from Amazon, where CalDigit is the seller.
Check this out as well:
Our Favorite Thunderbolt Dock Is an Upgrade Over a USB Hub
If your computer has Thunderbolt ports, a Thunderbolt dock is faster and more versatile than a USB hub. We have options for every budget.
www.nytimes.com
These are all regular USB ports, I'm looking for a hub with a few usb-c ports that are on my 2020 M1 MacBook AirLots of them.
For example, check this thread here on MacRumors:
Which USB 3.0 Hub? [MERGED]
For myself, I recently purchased the CalDigit TS3 Plus. It may be more than what you need, but I can say from my short experience with it that I am very satisfied with it. Well made, solid device. I purchased from Amazon, where CalDigit is the seller.
Check this out as well:
Our Favorite Thunderbolt Dock Is an Upgrade Over a USB Hub
If your computer has Thunderbolt ports, a Thunderbolt dock is faster and more versatile than a USB hub. We have options for every budget.
gnasher729
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You need to decide what you actually need. I don't have any USB-C devices yet, so I'd like a USB-C hub with lots of USB-A ports. There are various mixes available. A few with one strong charger to charge your Mac, and then a random collection of other ports. USB-C, USB-A, video, ethernet etc. Just google for "USB-C hub" and then you check what exactly they offer.
Apple should have made and offered this accessory from day 1 of their USB-C vision (along with a multipurpose hub as well.)
Unfortunately, what you are looking for is rare and almost nonexistent...I am not sure if it the lack of chipsets, the licensing, the lack of demand, or what, but I want one of these as well. I've seen a few from completely unnamed companies (most of which looked pretty seedy), but I have never purchased any given USB's ability to fry the host device.
One solution could be getting a hub that has a lot of USB-A ports and then purchasing male USB-A to male USB-C cables. Of course, a downside is that most of these "USB-C hubs" only support the 5 Gbps protocol through their USB-A ports, which if you are using an external SSD can be a significant bottleneck.
OWC makes a Thunderbolt 4 multiplier, which in theory should be cross-compatible with USB 4 (i.e., capable of working with USB devices), but OWC hasn't clarified this yet. Someone who is smarter than me with those technicalities might be able to clarify this.
eshop.macsales.com
Unfortunately, what you are looking for is rare and almost nonexistent...I am not sure if it the lack of chipsets, the licensing, the lack of demand, or what, but I want one of these as well. I've seen a few from completely unnamed companies (most of which looked pretty seedy), but I have never purchased any given USB's ability to fry the host device.
One solution could be getting a hub that has a lot of USB-A ports and then purchasing male USB-A to male USB-C cables. Of course, a downside is that most of these "USB-C hubs" only support the 5 Gbps protocol through their USB-A ports, which if you are using an external SSD can be a significant bottleneck.
OWC makes a Thunderbolt 4 multiplier, which in theory should be cross-compatible with USB 4 (i.e., capable of working with USB devices), but OWC hasn't clarified this yet. Someone who is smarter than me with those technicalities might be able to clarify this.
OWC Thunderbolt Hub: More Ports, More Power, More Creativity
Enhance your setup with 3 Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and 1 USB 3.2 port. Perfect for creatives needing seamless access to storage, displays, and accessories.
eshop.macsales.com
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Phil77354
macrumors 68000
Perhaps we are not using the right terminology here. There is more to it than the connector itself. For example, take a look at the following explanation:
What is Thunderbolt? The ultimate guide. | Belkin US
What is a Thunderbolt port? Is Thunderbolt the same as USB-C? What does a Thunderbolt port look like? Learn all the features and benefits of Thunderbolt here.
www.belkin.com
The CalDigit TS3 Plus I mentioned earlier will probably do what you are asking for. It takes a bit of study to think through the various devices you are wanting to connect, not to mention any future plans.
My own setup is an older (mid 2014) iMac, which has Thunderbolt 2. I have a combination of external drives including several USB-C drives (LaCie mobile drive, and Samsung T7). The CalDigit hub handles everything and the data connections are giving me the proper transfer speeds, to the extent that my older iMac can support. When I eventually upgrade to a newer desktop computer, everything will still be compatible and I'll have even better data transfer speeds.
the OWC Thunderbolt Dock and Thunderbolt Hub (both are in pre-order status) offer extra 3 USB-C /TB3 ports plus the one you have to connect your laptop. The Dock is for a desktop setup where the hub is for more portable setups.
www.owcdigital.com
www.owcdigital.com
Both are fairly pricey options but there are the only available. if you're looking for hubs with more than 2 USB-C ports they should be on a TB3 otherwise it is not possible.
Currently, the USB-C architecture alone cannot support hubs with more than 2 USB-C ports that could pass data due to the bus design. So if you want to have more than 2 USB-C ports in a hub, this has to be a TB3 hub or dock.
Hope that helps.
OWC Thunderbolt Hub: More Ports, More Power, More Creativity
Enhance your setup with 3 Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and 1 USB 3.2 port. Perfect for creatives needing seamless access to storage, displays, and accessories.
www.owcdigital.com
OWC Docks, Hubs, Docking Stations, and More | MacSales.com
Transform your workspace with OWC docks, hubs, and docking stations designed for ultimate connectivity. Order now and streamline your tech experience today!
www.owcdigital.com
Both are fairly pricey options but there are the only available. if you're looking for hubs with more than 2 USB-C ports they should be on a TB3 otherwise it is not possible.
Currently, the USB-C architecture alone cannot support hubs with more than 2 USB-C ports that could pass data due to the bus design. So if you want to have more than 2 USB-C ports in a hub, this has to be a TB3 hub or dock.
Hope that helps.
Phil77354
macrumors 68000
Exactly. And in addition to the OWC dock and hub that you've mentioned, the CalDigit dock I keep mentioning is very good.
TS3 Plus | Thunderbolt 3 Dock – CalDigit
www.caldigit.com