USB Hub - Which to Buy?

[mmitsch]

Our daughter has a MC654LL/A MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - Apple M4 chip, 24GB Memory, 512GB SSD and I am getting her an external DVD Drive (an LG LG SP60NB50 External DVD Writer).

The DVD Drive uses a USB A connector and I think I’ll need a USB hub device.

Can someone recommend a good one that will not hurt the MacBook, will work well and is reasonably priced?

 

[Fishrrman]

"I am getting her an external DVD Drive (an LG LG SP60NB50 External DVD Writer)."

If you haven't already ordered the drive, have you considered a drive that has BluRay, also?

 

[mmitsch]

"I am getting her an external DVD Drive (an LG LG SP60NB50 External DVD Writer)."

If you haven't already ordered the drive, have you considered a drive that has BluRay, also?

Thank you for your response. I hadn’t considered BluRay but that’s a good idea. Was buying the LG used but, if you have a recommendation, I’ll look for one.

Also, what hubs are good?

Is this one decent?

Acer USB C Hub, 5-in-1 USBC to HDMI Adapter with 4K@60Hz, 100W Power Delivery, USB-C 5Gbps & USB-A 3.0 Data Ports, USBC Splitter Docking Station for MacBook Neo/Pro/Air, iPad Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max

Acer 5 in 1 USB C Hub with 4K HDMI, 100W Power Delivery

amzn.to

 

[Fishrrman]

Can't help with the hubs, don't own one.

The reason I suggested BluRay is that DVD is... well... pretty much obsolete by now. And BD is much better quality overall.

 

[Dirty Mac]

Don't need a hub. A USB-A to USB-C adapter is all unless you plan on more devices to attach.

 

[mmitsch]

Don't need a hub. A USB-A to USB-C adapter is all unless you plan on more devices to attach.

Good idea - and that’s what I’ll try too!

Appreciate the tip!

Have a great week!!!

 

[benwiggy]

Can someone recommend a good one that will not hurt the MacBook

Are there any USB hubs that could "hurt" your Mac? I suppose if something was really cheap, and not following the USB specifications, and was a fire risk somehow; but those would be spotted by government Trading Standards fairly quickly.

Reputable manufacturers are Anker, UGreen, Belkin, Sabrent and a host of others. I've bought a variety of hubs with USB A, Ethernet, SD-card and other ports, and never had a problem.

The internet will give you a list of "top 10 USB hubs" easily enough.

 

[mmitsch]

Are there any USB hubs that could "hurt" your Mac? I suppose if something was really cheap, and not following the USB specifications, and was a fire risk somehow; but those would be spotted by government Trading Standards fairly quickly.

Reputable manufacturers are Anker, UGreen, Belkin, Sabrent and a host of others. I've bought a variety of hubs with USB A, Ethernet, SD-card and other ports, and never had a problem.

The internet will give you a list of "top 10 USB hubs" easily enough.

Thanks for your response - very appreciated!

 

[blufrog]

I found USB hubs to be a minefield. It comes down to does the expander have the required number of ports of the type you are looking for, and are you willing to pay $500 for it?

For an iPad/MacBook expander, this one seems to be the only real option: UGREEN Revodok Pro 7. Seems to be around $35.