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iPad Pro USB-C Hub for the 11" iPad Pro ?

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Hi Guys,

Any suggestion on an USB-C Hub for the iPad Pro 11 Inch I am looking out for something in this category

Like the one that Hyperdrive makes but a cheaper option. Also can the iPad Pro bend with using a USB-C Hub which sticks to the USB-C Port of the iPad because of weight or something ?

I am not looking out for something like the port which Baseus makes.

Please suggest guys.

Thanks
 

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I use this for my 11" iPad Pro:

www.amazon.com

Anker USB C Hub, 5-in-1 USB C Adapter, with 4K USB C to HDMI, SD and microSD Card Reader, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, for MacBook Pro 2019/2018/2017, iPad Pro 2019/2018, Pixelbook, XPS, and More

Model Number: A8334 Compatible Devices Include: MacBook Pro (2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019) MacBook Air (2018 / 2019) XPS (13 inch / 15 inch) Pixelbook (2017) Incompatible Devices: Nintendo Switch Apple USB SuperDrive Supported Systems: Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS X 10. 6 or later, Lin...
www.amazon.com

It also works great for my Surface Go
 
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SigEp265 said:
I use this for my 11" iPad Pro:

www.amazon.com

Anker USB C Hub, 5-in-1 USB C Adapter, with 4K USB C to HDMI, SD and microSD Card Reader, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, for MacBook Pro 2019/2018/2017, iPad Pro 2019/2018, Pixelbook, XPS, and More

Model Number: A8334 Compatible Devices Include: MacBook Pro (2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019) MacBook Air (2018 / 2019) XPS (13 inch / 15 inch) Pixelbook (2017) Incompatible Devices: Nintendo Switch Apple USB SuperDrive Supported Systems: Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS X 10. 6 or later, Lin...
www.amazon.com

It also works great for my Surface Go
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My problem with this kind of hub is if I am using the iPad Pro on an Apple Smart Cover making it a stand by folding it or any third party stand this would not lay flat on the surface it would keep dangling in the air right ? The chord to attach it to the iPad Pro is not long ? is it ?
 
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vish26 said:
My problem with this kind of job is if I am using the iPad Pro on an Apple Smart Cover making it a stand by folding it or any third party stand this would not lay fakt on the surface it would keep dangling in the air right ? The chord to attach it to the iPad Pro is not long ? is it ?
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I use a similar hub but with a 90 degree adapter so that I don't have the dangling hub problem -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077XBGN5M

I also use these with my charging cables. This hub has an 8" cable, longer than most, and it's detachable so it could be replaced with a longer one -

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q6YS7W2

Edit: I like the idea of the hub I linked to coupled with this cable with a 90-degree plug -

https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Charger-Compatible-Matebook-Nintendo/dp/B07PLYW6R7
 
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vish26 said:
My problem with this kind of hub is if I am using the iPad Pro on an Apple Smart Cover making it a stand by folding it or any third party stand this would not lay flat on the surface it would keep dangling in the air right ? The chord to attach it to the iPad Pro is not long ? is it ?
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The cord isn't super long. When I get home from the office today I will try and upload a photo.
 
SigEp265 said:
The cord isn't super long. When I get home from the office today I will try and upload a photo.
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So that's what I am saying since the cable is not long enough the entire hub kind of keeps hanging mid air if you have the iPad on a stand ! That is my problem with these hubs.
 
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This actually intrigued me a bit. Has anyone used the same usb c hub alternatively between a Mac and an iPad?!
 
vish26 said:
So how do you use the 90 degree adapter plug that into the iPad and the hub into the adapter ? Or how is it ?
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Yes, it just attaches to the plug at the end of the hub cable and then into the iPad. Like I said, I also use these with my charge cables and also with an SSD when I don't use it with the hub.
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akash.nu said:
This actually intrigued me a bit. Has anyone used the same usb c hub alternatively between a Mac and an iPad?!
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I can't speak to the Mac but mine works fine with my 12.9 Pro and Dell XPS 13 Win10 laptop.
 
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sparksd said:
Yes, it just attaches to the plug at the end of the hub cable and then into the iPad. Like I said, I also use these with my charge cables and also with an SSD when I don't use it with the hub.
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Actually still cant figure out how it gets attached to the iPad Pro using the adapter that you have mentioned. Can you please post a picture of both the things the Adapter and the USB-C Hub in action ? That would be easier to understand. Would appreciate it. Thanks
 
vish26 said:
My problem with this kind of hub is if I am using the iPad Pro on an Apple Smart Cover making it a stand by folding it or any third party stand this would not lay flat on the surface it would keep dangling in the air right ? The chord to attach it to the iPad Pro is not long ? is it ?
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I've heard good things about that one. :)
 
vish26 said:
Actually still cant figure out how it gets attached to the iPad Pro using the adapter that you have mentioned. Can you please post a picture of both the things the Adapter and the USB-C Hub in action ? That would be easier to understand. Would appreciate it. Thanks
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vish26 said:
The other thing about the UNI Hub the one you have suggested is despite the 2 USB-C ports that it has none of them can be used to read data from a USB-C Pen Drive. So what's the point then ? You are losing a major feature there.
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You seem to be making a point that a hub is useless - why are you looking for one then? This hub has the same caapability as the Hyperdrive. I have a USB-C to USB-A adapter if I need to do that -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079LYHNSR

Few hubs have multiple USB-C ports and those that do have reviews with many complaints about the USB-C data port not working well. If all you have is a USB-C pen drive, then either don't use a hub or use an adapter like this.
 
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sparksd said:
You seem to be making a point that a hub is useless - why are you looking for one then? This hub has the same caapability as the Hyperdrive. I have a USB-C to USB-A adapter if I need to do that -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079LYHNSR

Few hubs have multiple USB-C ports and those that do have reviews with many complaints about the USB-C data port not working well. If all you have is a USB-C pen drive, then either don't use a hub or use an adapter like this.
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So you are saying those USB-C hubs which have USB-C Ports that can read data from a Pen Drive are incapable actually to do that ?
 
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vish26 said:
So you are saying those USB-C hubs which have USB-C Ports that can read data from a Pen Drive are incapable actually to do that ?
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I did not use the word incapable, I said that many reviewers have reported problems, enough such that I wouldn't purchase one and would go with the adapter if needed. My SSD has both a USB-A & USB-C cable so that's covered. I have a USB-C card reader but the hub covers cards. My needs are met.

An example, read the reviews -

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BGJXTG
 
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sparksd said:
This may work, a bit pricey though -

https://i-tec.cz/en/produkt/tb3hdmidock-2/
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I was thinking this aswell. How does this look ? Any worth ?

www.anker.com

PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-C PD Ethernet Hub

The Anker Advantage: Join the 50 million+ powered by our leading technology. Massive Expansion: get way more out of your MacBook's USB-C port, with 4K 30Hz HDMI, high-speed Ethernet, SD/TF card Readers, and 2 USB-A data ports, as well as high-velocity pass-through charging with power delivery...
www.anker.com www.anker.com
 
vish26 said:
I was thinking this aswell. How does this look ? Any worth ?

www.anker.com

PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-C PD Ethernet Hub

The Anker Advantage: Join the 50 million+ powered by our leading technology. Massive Expansion: get way more out of your MacBook's USB-C port, with 4K 30Hz HDMI, high-speed Ethernet, SD/TF card Readers, and 2 USB-A data ports, as well as high-velocity pass-through charging with power delivery...
www.anker.com www.anker.com
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Anker makes excellent products - I have a number of them. That looks good but do note that it doesn't have a USB-C data port if you need that. The USB-C port on it is power only.
 
So most of the USB-C hubs which have USB-C port do not support data reading. That's kind of sad.
 
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