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alexjholland

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Hey, I just ordered a Macbook M1 16GB/2TB.

I'm also about to order a PixelBook Go as a second machine.

I need a portable USB C dock that can output 4K 60Hz.

Is this Anker unit a good choice for both laptops?

Also, can I add several hard drives and a webcam to one USB 3 hub, the connect this Hub to the Anker dock, reliably?

If so, would it need to be a powered dock?

Thanks
 

MacDividend

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Jul 3, 2020
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I have read other users say positive things about Anker making good USB-C Hubs. I have a NOVOO USB-C Hub which I have been pleased with and it has been reliable if you want another recommendation. I have been able to add a webcam to my hub without any issues, although I use a stand 3.0 USB to do it. I wouldn't think there would be an issue to add a hard drive to it if it has enough ports to do so.
 

alexjholland

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Reading around, it sounds like standard USB C docks struggle to do 4K + 60Hz?

Thunderbolt would be an option for my Mac, but not my Chromebook.

Therefore, connecting my monitor to the second port on each device would make more sense?
 

satcomer

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Hey, I just ordered a Macbook M1 16GB/2TB.

I'm also about to order a PixelBook Go as a second machine.

I need a portable USB C dock that can output 4K 60Hz.

Is this Anker unit a good choice for both laptops?

Also, can I add several hard drives and a webcam to one USB 3 hub, the connect this Hub to the Anker dock, reliably?

If so, would it need to be a powered dock?

Thanks

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It’s cheap enough to do it:


So if you want to stay in the 6 world then get the Dlink thunderbolt 3+ Dock!
 
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