Using MacBook Pro docked - charging + screen + external HDD?

[afrobo]

Hey all

Haven’t had a Macbook since 2011 (!) and is very intrigued by the new Apple silicon. Seeing how the new MacBook Pro only has two usb-c ports, does that mean I cannot charge + use an external hdd + and attach a external screen at the same time? Pardon the ignorance but I haven’t seen this discussed and haven’t been in the MacBook discussion for quite a while!

TIA

 

[wacomme]

Great question. I need to know this answer too.

 

[strangeengine]

Just buy a Thunderbolt3 dock. There are plenty available.

 

[velocityg4]

If you don't need Thunderbolt 3. You may use similar USB C docks for USB SS 5 or 10 speeds. Usually they are considerably cheaper.

A dock is definitely the way to go. One cable and you connect to everything including charging. Just make sure the dock is rated for 60W to 90W power delivery.

 

[deeddawg]

Yep, dock or hub. Single cable docking is really nice.

Just be sure to check specs against your external drive speed and monitor resolution & refresh rate. Less expensive hubs and docks aren’t as capable as the more expensive.

lots of info here: https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/mac-accessories.77/