Specs:
* 2x USB 3.0 ports
* 1x 4K HDMI
* 1x Gigabit Ethernet port
* 1x SD card reader
* 1x microSD card slot
* 1x USB-C PD 87W charging port
HDMI 3840x2160 @ 30Hz (4K 30Hz).
For laptops that support DisplayPort 1.4, this hub supports HDMI displays at up to 4K 60Hz.
2yr Warranty
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Taken from a review:
Pros:
* Solid construction, well-built
* Supports 120Hz @ 1440p
* Plug and play
* Able to charge MacBook Pro via PD input
Cons:
* Does not work with DisplayPort monitors (via USB-C)
* Cable is a little too short
* Runs a little warm (especially when using pass-through) but typical of these dongles
* LED on NIC port is very bright - had to cover it with electrical tape
* Pass-through charging is a little hit and miss, hub itself draws quite a bit of wattage. Resorted to plugging charger directly into laptop - defeats the purpose
I find all the USBC hubs confusing/hit and miss, but have found the CableCreation brand to be solid. They have a similar but not identical hub currently on sale for $50.99 which have used without any noticeable issues.
I wouldn't be surprised if they are all the same but really, who knows.
YMMV
cable creation is good quality but could it steal my data or chip that can hack steal my password like the OMG cable
Honestly - very scary possibility with some of these hubs. No idea how to combat it really when modern laptops almost mandate you need a hub to use them completely.
how do you overcome this issue, branded hubs like belkin are very expensive
Why Cable Creations in particular? That is true of most physical devices you connect to your computer, including your computer itself
All are made in China nowadays.
When the war begins and system goes down then you will know.
Anyone know if the plugable (or what seems identical cable creations) USB-C connector surround is plastic or metal?
Ive got a surface laptop go which can be finicky with the connections if they are bulky… sometimes need to shave the edge of slightly so it can make proper connection.
For what its worth… I boguht the Plugable version of this & its got metal connector surround, however seems to fit fine with the angled edge of the Surface Laptop Go.
Was in use for about 4 hours straight for display to external monitor only (big ass LED stage display, not that it would make any difference), device got warm but not overly hot & functioned without issue. Would assume running USB devices or especially USB-C PD charging through it would cause it to heat up more.
Are there any good hubs that have display port option?