Which USB-C Dock?

[profrozz]

I've recently bought my first new MacBook, a 2018 version, and I'm pretty new to this. One of the challenges I'm running into is that I have still a lot of older hardware, such as an external screen, a harddrive, a mechanical keyboard, etc.

I am now looking for a dock or hub. I found this article https://www.usbctoday.com/best-usb-c-hubs-docks/ which recommends a few, but it's a little bit older, but I'm not sure if the hubs listed there are still the right ones.

Would appreciate any recommendations on this!

 

[sosumi99]

This is what I use:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FW7H5J/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It has the ports I need and is very portable. The workmanship is great. I'm sure you can find cheaper alternatives, but I don't see the point of saving $20 for something that I use every day and need to be reliable.

 

[profrozz]

Thanks for the reply! That looks indeed like a great device, thanks for sharing. I find it still a bit silly that something like this is almost required, but I guess it's welcome to dongle world. Thanks again, I'll add it to my possible list, though I might go for something with Thunderbolt instead (this one doesn't have Thunderbolt right, just HDMI?)

 

[Fireproof!]

I use this one. I like that it attaches directly to the MacBook (vs. a cable) so that it looks integrated. And it saves space.

Great product.
https://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Alum...1536677179&sr=1-4&keywords=usb-c+dock+satechi

As you can see, I've been using it for a year, and it's been reliable.

 

[AZhappyjack]

I use this one. I like that it attaches directly to the MacBook (vs. a cable) so that it looks integrated. And it saves space.

Great product.
https://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Alum...1536677179&sr=1-4&keywords=usb-c+dock+satechi

As you can see, I've been using it for a year, and it's been reliable.

These 'docks' look great when the computer is sitting on a desk... but for 'on the go' computing, I much prefer one with a cable... the rigid dock makes me just a bit uneasy... if something bumps it wrong, you can snap it off or destroy your USB-C ports on your MB/MBP... just my 2 cents.

Here's the one that I use, from Anker:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071JV4NPS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[profrozz]

Awesome, both Anker and Satechi seem good options. Anyone by any chance experience with https://www.bourgedesign.com/arc-hub ? It looks quite stylish, but I'm hoping the quality is as good as the looks (though this review is pretty positive about it, except for the (falsely?) advertised 4k @ 60hz: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2017/review-arc-hub-usb-c-adapter)

 

[deepakvrao]

Using this for 4 months. I dont need a ethernet, so this has all I need. Data transfer between 3 drives also works well as long as it is powered.

https://www.amazon.com/HooToo-Adapt...ons&ref=sr_1_1_sspa&psc=1&smid=A2KUZVNQ9LP7N9

 

[Big Ron]

This works for me; only £48.99

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07919ZNB4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1