Which USB 3.0 Hub? [MERGED]

[EugW]

Has anyone had any luck finding a basic USB-C that plays nice with Apple? I just want more USB-C ports for my desktop Mac and don't want a dock with video, Ethernet, etc. 20 gbps preferred but not necessary.

Which Mac? If it's a recent one, I'd recommend a basic Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 hub. These require power, but you said it's a desktop Mac so that shouldn't be a problem.

US$89.98 - Yottamaster: 3 USB-C + 1 USB-A (Likely standard Intel reference design, but I have never heard of this brand).

Yottamaster 40Gbps USB4 Dock, Aluminum 5-in-1 USB C USB4 Hub with Triple Display, 85W PD Charging for MacBook, Dual Monitor Single 8K or Dual 4K@60Hz, Compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 4/3 [YUB4]

Yottamaster 40Gbps USB4 Dock, Aluminum 5-in-1 USB C USB4 Hub with Triple Display, 85W PD Charging for MacBook, Dual Monitor Single 8K or Dual 4K@60Hz, Compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 4/3 [YUB4]

www.amazon.com

US$97.95 - OWC 3 USB-C + 1 USB-A (Standard Intel reference design.)

https://www.amazon.com/Thunderbolt-Hub-OWCTB4HUB5P-W125947845-Aluminium/dp/B08NWL5V86/

US$99.99 - Amazon Basics: 3 USB-C + 1 USB-A (Standard Intel reference design.)

Amazon Basics Thunderbolt4/USB4 Docking Station, 3X Downstream TBT4 (Dual Display), 1xUSB A 3.1, Black, ‎4.76 x 2.84 x 0.86 inches

An Amazon Brand

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US$95.65 - Plugable: 3 USB-C + included USB-C HDMI dongle (Standard Intel reference design.)

Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Hub | 60W Laptop Charging | 3X Thunderbolt 4 Ports | Dual 4K/Single 8K Displays | USB4 Compatibility - TBT4-HUB3C

The Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub with 60W Charging (TBT4-HUB3C), the ultimate Thunderbolt dock that offers a seamless and powerful connection experience for all your devices. This versatile docking station is designed to work flawlessly with Thunderbolt 4, USB4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB-C de...

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[saulinpa]

Which Mac? If it's a recent one, I'd recommend a basic Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 hub. These require power, but you said it's a desktop Mac so that shouldn't be a problem.

US$89.98 - Yottamaster: 3 USB-C + 1 USB-A (Likely standard Intel reference design, but I have never heard of this brand).

Yottamaster 40Gbps USB4 Dock, Aluminum 5-in-1 USB C USB4 Hub with Triple Display, 85W PD Charging for MacBook, Dual Monitor Single 8K or Dual 4K@60Hz, Compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 4/3 [YUB4]

Yottamaster 40Gbps USB4 Dock, Aluminum 5-in-1 USB C USB4 Hub with Triple Display, 85W PD Charging for MacBook, Dual Monitor Single 8K or Dual 4K@60Hz, Compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 4/3 [YUB4]

www.amazon.com

US$97.95 - OWC 3 USB-C + 1 USB-A (Standard Intel reference design.)

https://www.amazon.com/Thunderbolt-Hub-OWCTB4HUB5P-W125947845-Aluminium/dp/B08NWL5V86/

US$99.99 - Amazon Basics: 3 USB-C + 1 USB-A (Standard Intel reference design.)

Amazon Basics Thunderbolt4/USB4 Docking Station, 3X Downstream TBT4 (Dual Display), 1xUSB A 3.1, Black, ‎4.76 x 2.84 x 0.86 inches

An Amazon Brand

www.amazon.com

US$95.65 - Plugable: 3 USB-C + included USB-C HDMI dongle (Standard Intel reference design.)

Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Hub | 60W Laptop Charging | 3X Thunderbolt 4 Ports | Dual 4K/Single 8K Displays | USB4 Compatibility - TBT4-HUB3C

The Plugable Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub with 60W Charging (TBT4-HUB3C), the ultimate Thunderbolt dock that offers a seamless and powerful connection experience for all your devices. This versatile docking station is designed to work flawlessly with Thunderbolt 4, USB4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB-C de...

www.amazon.com

Mac Studio. I actually have the OWC one for my other machine. Part of the issue is that the Mac needs to connect to the front port which is not helpful for a desktop. I was also hoping for something smaller and cheaper without another power brick.

 

[joevt]

Has anyone had any luck finding a basic USB-C that plays nice with Apple? I just want more USB-C ports for my desktop Mac and don't want a dock with video, Ethernet, etc. 20 gbps preferred but not necessary.

Macs don't have USB-C ports that support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20 Gbps. You would need to add a 3rd party USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 XHCI controller (via a PCIe slot or Thunderbolt PCIe expansion chassis). A Thunderbolt 5 hub or dock has such a USB 3.2 gen 2x2 controller built-in for its downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports, but the controller cannot be used with Apple Silicon Macs unless there's a Thunderbolt 3 device between the Apple Silicon Mac and the Thunderbolt 5 hub/dock.

 

[h9826790]

Has anyone had any luck finding a basic USB-C that plays nice with Apple? I just want more USB-C ports for my desktop Mac and don't want a dock with video, Ethernet, etc. 20 gbps preferred but not necessary.

This one?

Connect USB-C to 4-Port USB-C Hub | Belkin US

Accelerate connectivity and productivity with this USB-C to USB-C Hub with 4 Ports from Belkin US. It's compatible with the MacBook, iPad, and Chromebook.

www.belkin.com

Not very powerful, and have quite a few limitations, but if just want more USB-C ports, it may works.

 

[saulinpa]

This one?

Connect USB-C to 4-Port USB-C Hub | Belkin US

Accelerate connectivity and productivity with this USB-C to USB-C Hub with 4 Ports from Belkin US. It's compatible with the MacBook, iPad, and Chromebook.

www.belkin.com

Not very powerful, and have quite a few limitations, but if just want more USB-C ports, it may works.

Thanks as that one looks good other than a bit big. Probably pick one up as I see it is in stock at Best Buy. Frankly surprised they have something I can use.

I did find and purchased this one last week - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCC5RC1Y So far seems good compromise for $15.99. 2xUSB-C and 2xUSB-A