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USB C Hub UtechSmart 6 In 1 USB C to HDMI Adapter with 1000M Ethernet Power Delivery Pd Type C Charging Port 3 USB 3 0 Ports Adapter Compatible for MacBook Pro Chromebook XPS and USB C devices

Last Updated: May 6, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
627
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
20
Spam Test
WARN
Dual Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
6 meters
SIZE
1
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB

Review Analysis - 607 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Ports
 307
hdmi, usb, hub, ethernet, usb c
+89%
-11%
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" ...  I really love my new computer, but I am having trouble adjusting to not having a standard USB port. ... Luckily, this product allows me to plug my computer into an ethernet port, connect to my printer with a USB to USB-B cable, and even save to my flash drive. ... It is a good product for a reasonable price and if you have a new computer that does not have the "old" USB-A ports, you will need this for your cables that are not USB-C compliant  ...  "
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" ...  To to this, I needed a USB-C to HDMI adapter which this provides, with the added benefit of being able to charge my phone at the same time. ... If I want to plug into a network, this adapter is what I need. ... The Gigabit Ethernet on here works great. ... It also has the bonus of giving me additional ports and allows me to charge via USB-C.  ...  "
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" ...  This hub handles it without a problem.  ...  "
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" ...  This is much more convenient than plugging in so many cables every time I move my laptop. ... Photo shows the cables for Ethernet, printer, trackball, and USB external hard drive. ... There is also the HDMI port available for an external monitor. ... But when working at my desk, I usually have the power adapter connected anyway.  ...  "
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" ...  Ethernet and hdmi interfaces was just what I need. ... I can connect my external drive with the 3 USB ports.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazing value for all the ports you get.  ...  "
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" ...  Easily the best feature of this is the Ethernet port - many new laptops lack a Ethernet port but have at least 1 USB C available. ... This has a port to charge my phone, connect a 2nd monitor, and allow me to hook into my client's intra-networks.  ...  "
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" ...  Used it a few times now, all ports function well and works with my Pixelbook  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 173
macbook pro, macbook, laptop, dell, dongle
+95%
-5%
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" ...  it is exactly what I needed to complete my MacBook Pro 15'' set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Once external display is working, using the Win+P shortcut to switch to duplicate or extend works correctly. ... This hub can function without external power, but if you have problems, try connecting power before you connect it to your computer.  ...  "
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" ...  Working very well for my MacBook  ...  "
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" ...  When I first bought my MacBook Pro, similar devices were $99 and didn't have Ethernet.  ...  "
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" ...  Color matches my MacBook.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased this hub to connect to a Chromebook. ... It has worked great, however, when waking the Chromebook it doesn't always wake my monitor. ... For the price this is a great hub.  ...  "
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" ...  Using this USB-C hub on my Dell P94G chromebook.  ...  "
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" ...  Product is great and easy to use, but it is turning warm when you connect to laptop.  ...  "
Size
 90
travel, lightweight, small, size, portable
+99%
-1%
comment
" ...  The device itself is very well built, a lot smaller than i thought (very easy to travel with ), and works as intended.  ...  "
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" ...  Great product that works great, and is lightweight for carrying in my computer bag.  ...  "
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" ...  It is small enough that it compliments my Microsoft Surface Pro for portability.  ...  "
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" ...  I will purchase a second one to keep in my backpack for travel so I can leave one at my desk permanently.  ...  "
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" ...  + Very light, slim and small.  ...  "
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" ...  very easy to use, good size  ...  "
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" ...  Product is very well designed and compact.  ...  "
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" ...  The adapter is nice looking, it’s sturdy because it’s made of metal, and is easy to travel with because it’s not too big or heavy.  ...  "
Build Quality
 89
build quality, aluminum, sturdy, feels, solid
+97%
-3%
comment
" ...  Works as described, material is of good quality.  ...  "
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" ...  The outside is made of metal and it is very heavy duty. ... Got some weight to it so if you was dropped I'm sure everything would be still working properly. ... If you think that the price is high just thing again of my review of it being very durable Hefty wait to it made of metal and made pretty well being put together.  ...  "
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" ...  I really like the design and the metal housing.  ...  "
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" ...  It is sleek and subtle and everything seems to be well made and durable.  ...  "
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" ...  The material is high quality and fits very nicely in my bag. ... The build quality seems to be higher than that of my last one as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Does everything advertised and great construction  ...  "
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" ...  I like that it is made of metal and feels sturdy. ... I haven't had the product for very long to confirm, but the cord connections feel well reinforced, like that would last.  ...  "
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" ...  Just received the adapter and the build quality is much better than I expected for the price.  ...  "
Charging
 60
charging, hub, usb c, charges, port
+95%
-5%
comment
" ...  Works perfectly with HP Elitebook, charges laptop while using ethernet, etc  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to plug in the macbook's power supply to the dock and the macbook charges.  ...  "
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" ...  Oh and don't think you'll be clever and plug in the MacBook's USB-C charger for more power--that won't work. ... • I successfully connected the Samsung T3 SSD (roughly 600-700mA power draw), an Android phone (charging at 300mA, verified using the Ampere app), and a keyboard (100mA).  ...  "
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" ...  I had the opportunity to connect the adapter to my Samsung galaxy S8 to read files from a USB flash drive while charging the phone. ... To be very candid this is a dream come true with an actual adapter that has OTG and charging.  ...  "
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" ...  also it can charge at the same time.  ...  "
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" ...  The best feature is the fact it will charge my USB-C laptop while also allowing connectivity to my peripherals.  ...  "
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" ...  I reallly like that it has a usb-c port specifically for charging as it allows me to connect something else on my other usb c port on my macbook.  ...  "
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" ...  Was able to use this hub to connect 2 monitors to my laptop, charge the laptop and still have open slots to do more.  ...  "
USB
 58
usb c hub, usb c, hub, ports, usb 3 0
+95%
-5%
comment
" ...  I have tried many USB C hubs and this is the only one that works perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  Does all I need it to do with my USB-C only MacBook Pro.  ...  "
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" ...  First of all, it has many inputs for USB which is very convenient.  ...  "
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" ...  Quality USB-C hub - works out of the box without any whistles and hassles.  ...  "
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" ...  I have had other USB C dongles before and this one has definitely been my favorite so far.  ...  "
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" ...  Solution: I purchased this Hub and it can be plugged into the laptop USB-C port and it gives me everything you need (another USB-C, 3 USB, one HDMI, and one Ethernet port).  ...  "
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" ...  I can connect my external drive with the 3 USB ports.  ...  "
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" ...  USB Type C Passthrough - great feature ... Three USB 3.0 slots that even works with my portable hard-drive.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 53
last, issues, stopped working, months, worked
+83%
-17%
comment
" ...  Very satisfied and still working everyday for the last one years  ...  "
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" ...  Working as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  But all in all everything is working as intended and I have no issues with it what so ever.  ...  "
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" ...  After a few seconds one of the screens will start working again.  ...  "
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" ...  So far it's been working as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Enough for a full days work at the office.  ...  "
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" ...  Once i figured that out this thing worked amazingly.  ...  "
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" ...  It finally came in and I've been using it for about 3 weeks now so I can finally offer an informed review.  ...  "
Price
 44
money, cost, worth, hub, definitely worth
+95%
-5%
comment
" ...  Usually, I don't care about the texture, but with this, in consideration, I felt the price was less justified. ... Would put this product in the late 20 to early 30 dollars range.  ...  "
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" ...  I thought it looked like the best quality for the price, so I purchased it.  ...  "
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" ...  Price was reasonable too.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a good deal for the price.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I used this for Samsung Dex does the same thing as the Samsung Dex pad for $70 dollars cheaper.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a good product in a reasonable price.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice hub for the money.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's a quality product for the price.  ...  "
Mouse
 29
keyboard, wireless mouse, hdmi, mouse and keyboard, macbook
+83%
-17%
comment
" ...  I have two different Utechsmart mice, and I've always liked their products. ... Also, the hub accepts 3x USB 3.0 and allowed external storage from a flashdrive to my phone AND allows for USB mouse, when enabled in developer options.  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to connect everything I needed (Display, Mouse, keyboard, ethernet).  ...  "
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" ...  This compact and powerful usb-c hub is perfect for quickly hooking up my laptop to my desk monitor, keyboard/mouse and ethernet in both of my offices.  ...  "
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" ...  The 3 USB ports come in handy for the connection of a mouse and or keyboard or camera.  ...  "
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" ...  Plugged in an ethernet cable, HDMI cable (also attached to VGA adapter) and a wireless receiver for keyboard and mouse. ... When using the hub, the mouse and keyboard need to be super close in order to receive signal versus when the receiver is plugged directly into the laptop.  ...  "
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" ...  I have been using it to connect a keyboard and mouse.  ...  "
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" ...  phone, mouse etc Directly from my MacBook which is awesome !!  ...  "
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" ...  I use it as a docking hub to attach a monitor as well as keyboard and mouse to my laptop with only usb c ports.  ...  "
Design
 28
looks, feels, sleek, build quality, aluminum
+100%
comment
" ...  The design is nice and I haven't had any issues with the product.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks and feels like Apple product.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a brushed aluminum design, and really smooth- it definitely won't break or snap for sure. ... Overall, I'm extremely pleased with the design and construction and functionality of the hub itself, and the Utechsmart brand in general.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the product's material which gives it a premium feel.  ...  "
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" ...  It is sleek and subtle and everything seems to be well made and durable.  ...  "
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" ...  The outer shell is one piece of aluminum, and it feels really nice.  ...  "
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" ...  it exceeded my expectations and looks and feels like it's a high quality product.  ...  "
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" ...  Well built product, I like it’s design and color as it matches my mbp and doesn’t look out of place.  ...  "
Cables
 27
short, cables, thick, plug, wires
+74%
-26%
comment
" ...  But I bought a 3 foot extension cable and it still works just fine.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Good quality, I have no fear the connector might break (which just happened to me with another device)  ...  "
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" ...  This is much more convenient than plugging in so many cables every time I move my laptop.  ...  "
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" ...  The wire looks solid.  ...  "
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" ...  I haven't had the product for very long to confirm, but the cord connections feel well reinforced, like that would last.  ...  "
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" ...  Cable feels very durable.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice heavy metal adapter.  ...  "
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" ...  easy connectivity and a slim design, even has a thick cable for durability.  ...  "
Overall performance
 25
fast, transfer, ssd, speeds, performance
+92%
-8%
comment
" ...  Nice speed in transferring photos etc from one device to another.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't tell if it transfers data as fast as it ought to but appears to.  ...  "
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" ...  Hard drive transfer speed is more than good enough.  ...  "
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" ...  I got this hub a couple a weeks a go and so far so good, I'm very happy with its performance.  ...  "
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" ...  Getting hot super fast  ...  "
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" ...  Speed stays pretty strong even when transferring multiple files at a time.  ...  "
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" ...  For that purpose it's been doing the job very well.  ...  "
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" ...  I love my 2014 15" MBP Retina, but I would just love to run my SSD external hard drives off TB3 and see how blazing fast they could be!  ...  "
Marketplace
 25
review, described, works, advertised, time
+96%
-4%
comment
" ...  Review is based on past experience.  ...  "
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" ...  Everything seems to work as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  purchased this product thru Amazon ,the product was delivered on time.  ...  "
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" ...  Original Review below  ...  "
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" ...  Great item as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Product works as advertised!  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Will purchase from them again  ...  "
For Travel
 24
traveling, desk, bag, travelling, road
+100%
comment
" ...  Hopefully it stands the test of time and travels well in a backpack.  ...  "
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" ...  compact size, easy to carry and I've been using it for about half of an year, carrying it for traveling and no technical issue for now.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought about 30 of these for travel docks in a mixed platform office environment.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for travel size.  ...  "
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" ...  i like because is convenient for traveling .  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's simple and easy to travel with  ...  "
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" ...  I have a very lightweight business laptop that is great when traveling.  ...  "
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" ...  I travel with it all the time and love how lightweight it is.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 21
simple, product, easy, easy to travel, works
+100%
comment
" ...  The 6-in-1 is simple to use and set up.  ...  "
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" ...  It's very easy to install  ...  "
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" ...  Simple to open, unpackage and the product is plug & play.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Product is great and easy to use, but it is turning warm when you connect to laptop.  ...  "
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" ...  The device itself is very well built, a lot smaller than i thought (very easy to travel with ), and works as intended.  ...  "
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" ...  Very easy to use and works on several of my own machines I tested it on.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and reliable.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks good , small, built well and makes it easy to set up all components .  ...  "
Delivery
 17
time, product, received, arrived, good
+100%
comment
" ...  purchased this product thru Amazon ,the product was delivered on time.  ...  "
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" ...  I have received product in good shape.  ...  "
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" ...  However, it took longer time for delivery even it is a prime  ...  "
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" ...  Neatly packed and deliver even before the expected time.  ...  "
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" ...  Waiting on shipping.  ...  "
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" ...  Just received this product and its amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  Power delivery works fine.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Delivery from Amazon was on time.  ...  "
Memory
 16
usb, hard, ssd, flash drive, usb 3 0
+100%
comment
" ...  Brand new Dell XPS running Windows 10 with 500 GB hard drive solid state. ... I bought the Samsung SSD T5 500 GB as a complement to the laptop.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I have also bought a Hyper Drive to handle USB & USBc pass thru connections and 2-SD memory card reader capability.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it to connect to a network via Ethernet connection, while charging my MacBook and phone, and using my flash drive.  ...  "
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" ...  Data speed with a USB flash drive, and a USB hard drive, seemed as fast as when plugged directly into the laptop.  ...  "
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" ...  Three USB 3.0 slots that even works with my portable hard-drive.  ...  "
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" ...  Every year at the holidays my siblings bring their external hard drives together and we do a mass data share of recipes, memes, pictures and videos that we took over the year.  ...  "
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" ...  The USB A speeds are plenty fast, where I am able to run a 512gb SSD through the dongle and work on it in FCPX with minimal lag.  ...  "
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" ...  Hard drive transfer speed is more than good enough.  ...  "
Keyboard
 16
mouse, mouse and keyboard, connect, macbook, hub
+88%
-13%
comment
" ...  Also with the 3 usb ports it has i was able to connect my external mouse and keyboard.  ...  "
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" ...  I am able to use my printer, external monitor, mouse (I am not a fan of the apple magic mouse), external keyboard (I don't like apple's), plug my phone in to charge and allow my computer to charge at the same time!  ...  "
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" ...  I have been using it to connect a keyboard and mouse.  ...  "
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" ...  I was able to connect everything I needed (Display, Mouse, keyboard, ethernet).  ...  "
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" ...  The 3 USB ports come in handy for the connection of a mouse and or keyboard or camera.  ...  "
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" ...  Have it hooked up to my MBP and I have an old USB hub connecting keyboard and several other items.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I use it as a docking hub to attach a monitor as well as keyboard and mouse to my laptop with only usb c ports.  ...  "
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" ...  If you need to use the keyboard for logging in I suggest waiting until the login screen comes up and then plugging in the dongle.  ...  "
Software Platform
 13
samsung, android phone, work, software, simultaneously
+69%
-31%
comment
" ...  Works perfectly with the Samsung DeX software.  ...  "
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" ...  Im using an S9+ and a Galaxy Tab S4 and im able to do it all .  ...  "
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" ...  Will update again if there's anything.  ...  "
comment
" ...  So, I tested it first with my android phone to 4k TV- WORKED immediately.  ...  "
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" ...  Compatible with many Apple products as well as Google, Microsoft and Dell to name a few.  ...  "
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" ...  This little device works great to enable Samsung Dex on my Note 9!  ...  "
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" ...  These devices would work great for people using tablets in a point of sale environment but you will need extensions.  ...  "
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" ...  We have Apple MacBook Pros and HP Laptops running Win7/10.  ...  "
Resolution
 13
hdmi, monitor, hub, hd, 4k 30hz
+100%
comment
" ...  The HDMI adapter is 4k 30hz, and that's the best you're going to get on a multipart dongle. ... I've done my research looking for this exact adapter with 4k 60hz and while I've found a few that claim it, it's always 4k 30hz. ... I put a photo of my Mac recognizing my 4k TV's resolution (3480x2160).  ...  "
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" ...  It's working perfect at 2K screen (I don't have a 4k screen and can't tell).  ...  "
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" ...  Not sure if necessary information, but my laptop's monitor supports up to 4K resolution.  ...  "
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" ...  I also decided to run a HDMI cable to one of the Monitors for a stunning/crisp and vibrant picture with an extremely impressive frame rate one could only dream of.  ...  "
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" ...  I also tested on a 4k Samsung UN50NU6950 and it reported output 4k@30fps, which is close enough to the Intel UHD 615 spec for HDMI 1.4.  ...  "
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" ...  This hub works as advertised and i've got power, an HD ultrawide display, ethernet, an audio interface, an external drive AND a USB 3.0 hub (connected to a keyboard and ANOTHER EXT drive) all running seamlessly into a single Thunderbolt three jack.  ...  "
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" ...  I want a very solid 4K 30Hz image and my LG extra wide 4K monitor produces a great image so the hub must be top notch to have a stable, crisp image.  ...  "
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" ...  The HDMI translates really good on my 4k monitor.  ...  "
Returns
 13
seller, returned, contacted, sent, return
+62%
-38%
comment
" ...  (I was able to return the CalDigit.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Sent out a new unit without sending old back first .  ...  "
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" ...  Seller contacted me based on my original 1* review and offered a replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  After contacting the seller and providing evidence, they quickly shipped me out a replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  And then I was immediately contacted by the company and sent a replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  Edit: Seller send me a replace.  ...  "
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" ...  Waiting for a replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  They offered refund or replacement.  ...  "
Fit
 13
fits, device, pocket, bag, quality
+100%
comment
" ...  The moment I held the device, I knew it had quality built into it.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Small sleek design which easily fits in soft bag side pocket with Dell XPS13.  ...  "
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" ...  This fit the bill. ... This fits the bill.  ...  "
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" ...  This little device perfectly fit my needs.  ...  "
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" ...  It is light and fits well into my bag.  ...  "
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" ...  The design is a sleek metal case, seamless, with no visible screws.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's light and compact enough so you can fit it in most pockets.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The size is also pretty convenient since it will fit in any laptop bag pocket.  ...  "
Weight
 12
light, quality, useful, small, plastic
+100%
comment
" ...  It is light weight and easy to carry.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's light weight, the build quality is amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels heavy duty, lightweight and small enough to take it on the go.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I like this product alot, so useful light weight and very easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  First off, really nice slate gray in color and very light weight.  ...  "
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" ...  It has a little weight to it and appears to be made sturdy enough to last.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I the light weight, great quality of this tiny useful adapter.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I like the build quality and the light weight of the device.  ...  "
Setup
 11
setup, install, ethernet, driver, thanks
+100%
comment
" ...  It's very easy to install  ...  "
comment
" ...  worked perfectly for what i needed, setting up surface GOs and connecting them to a hard line.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Installation was very easy.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Extra thanks for the instructions for configuring my Mac ethernet driver, instructions which are easy to forget.  ...  "
comment
" ...  All the capabilities I was looking for to make my laptop setup cleaner.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Work well on my MacBook Air 2018, easy to install.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Used this for work from home station setup.  ...  "
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" ...  + No setup required (i.e.  ...  "
Product As Described
 10
works, advertised, everything, exactly
+90%
-10%
comment
" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Everything functions perfectly as described!  ...  "
comment
" ...  It is exactly what is described.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Everything seems to work as advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Product works as advertised!  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works just as advertised!  ...  "
comment
" ...  Great item as described.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works as described.  ...  "
Features
 10
led, functions, function, features, whatever
+100%
comment
" ...  I looked at a bunch of reviews and other options and this one was right in my wheelhouse for the features it offered at a good price point.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Functions as it should.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It has an indicator light when it's on that I'm not sure actually serves any function, but the build quality is great.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Arrived on time, came with the features promised, little set up required  ...  "
comment
" ...  For me that's going to be a seldom-used feature but I appreciate that it's there.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Functions very well.  ...  "
comment
" ...  All the interfaces provided function properly.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The blue LED light is nice and subtle - I don't like it when the light is super bright - it ruins the night time atmosphere when I work late at night.  ...  "
Storage
 9
bag, fit, would, pockets, much
+100%
comment
" ...  It's light and compact enough so you can fit it in most pockets.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The size is also pretty convenient since it will fit in any laptop bag pocket.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Compact enough to fit into small pockets.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It is light and fits well into my bag.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The material is high quality and fits very nicely in my bag.  ...  "
comment
" ...  If it holds up, I'll be buying more products from them in the future.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Space gray, beveled, with a good bit of heft, not only does it look great on my desk, but it’s essential hardware for a new MacBook.  ...  "
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" ...  Aesthetically it looks great (and would look great with a space grey MacBook), though I will admit that I wish it was offered in silver to match mine.  ...  "
Battery Life
 9
battery, one, new, lasts, power
+100%
comment
" ...  When they saw my issue they contacted me and sent me a new one FREE OF CHARGE. ... I hope this new device lasts.  ...  "
comment
" ...  also it can charge at the same time.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This one seems to charge even faster .  ...  "
comment
" ...  Hope it lasts longer than the last one.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Now, I just charge my headphones.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Was able to successfully charge a Pixel 2.  ...  "
comment
" ...  At full charge, the s6 battery lasts for more than 24 hours.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The battery remained the same amount the cycle after using it continuously for three days.  ...  "
Capacity
 8
home office, travel, room, purchased, product
+100%
comment
" ...  I bought about 30 of these for travel docks in a mixed platform office environment.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This device has worked great for my primary purpose: declutter my home office desk.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This product is very neat and useful, however there is some room for improvement.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Ended up by another two (one for travelling and one in my home office).  ...  "
comment
" ...  I use this product 12 hours a day, 5 days a week, in my home office.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This is the second one I purchased for the house.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Purchased six of these, one for each portable device -- very handy to have for travel or using when working at home.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Luckily, some hotels, e.g., the Nashville Opryland, still sport wired connections to guest rooms.  ...  "
Drivers
 8
driver, install, download, windows, website
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  WARNING update your drivers before use  ...  "
comment
" ...  Their website has no reasonable tech support on it and no alternate drivers no matter what OS.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I attribute this issue to the driver, Usually I can download the driver, install it, and move on. ... In this case, I went to the vendors web site, found the driver section, found the driver, and clicked on the link.  ...  "
Heating
 8
gets, heat, use, heats, getting
+88%
-13%
comment
" ...  Not sure where "advanced heat dissipation" comes in to play.  ...  "
comment
" ...  High quality but some times it gets hot.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Heats up when connected to the laptop.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Getting hot super fast  ...  "
comment
" ...  It does start to heat up when it is used for a long time, however, it still does what I need it to do.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works great but does get a little hot.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The aluminum shell does help to dissipate heat.  ...  "
ISP
 6
speeds, ethernet
+100%
comment
" ...  I really like the fact that it has a RJ45 connection  ...  "
comment
" ...  It can easily disconnect from the net.  ...  "
comment
" ...  this is the dongle you want .  ...  "
comment
" ...  was able to connect to newer model .  ...  "
comment
" ...  Other than that - it's a nice dongle.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This one works quite well in that regard - I'm getting gigabit speeds.  ...  "
Comfort
 6
hand, small, high quality, feel, product
+100%
comment
" ...  it exceeded my expectations and looks and feels like it's a high quality product.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Feels heavy duty, lightweight and small enough to take it on the go.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It’s small, feels high quality, and matches the MacBook finish.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It definitely feels premium in the hand.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I especially liked the feel of the Hub in my hand.  ...  "
Storage
 5
slot, card, sd card slot, utechsmart, sd card reader
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  I have also bought a Hyper Drive to handle USB & USBc pass thru connections and 2-SD memory card reader capability.  ...  "
comment
" ...  i can leave with out SD card reader.  ...  "
comment
" ...  If you don't need a SD card reader this is the way to go.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This one has everything except the SD photo card slot, which is found on other adapters.  ...  "
Power Consumption
 5
thing, plug, much
+60%
-40%
comment
" ...  It looks like it needs to use some of the power to power itself.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I can't imagine how much hotter this thing will get when I plug in power.  ...  "
comment
" ...  According to System Information it is still drawing power, possibly 200mA or so.  ...  "
Cable Length
 5
short, usb, length, cord, connector
+40%
-60%
comment
" ...  1 star short because the cables are just too short. ... The cable length measured from where it exits the device to the tip of the USB connector is 5.75". ... The cable length only with out the connector is 4.75".  ...  "
comment
" ...  - Cord is very short and inflexible.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Only complaint is length of USB cable (too short in my opinion).  ...  "
Display Clarity
 5
screen, sometimes, whatever, see, second
+100%
comment
" ...  It's working perfect at 2K screen (I don't have a 4k screen and can't tell).  ...  "
comment
" ...  For reference the Pocket 2 has a 1920x1200 screen that I use at 150% scaling and I mostly used 1920x1080 @100% scale monitors for testing.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Best to rotate the phone to horizontal to make the most of the monitor.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I have not verified that it will not cause display problems but I'll rate it higher for great customer service.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Worked as expected, whatever was on the phone showed on the screen.  ...  "
Picture Quality
 4
+100%
comment
" ...  And give perfect picture in HD.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Pictures are my own.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Has a smooth silver finish, looks professional and will compliment a business atmosphere and image.  ...  "
comment
" ...  My reviews are always my honest opinion and I try to include photos if possible.  ...  "
Color
 4
+100%
comment
" ...  Good color and material feel.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Love the color of the adapter.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Has a smooth silver finish, looks professional and will compliment a business atmosphere and image.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The slate grey color looks nice and helps maintain a low profile look.  ...  "
Wifi
 4
network, connect, laptop, device, xps
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  Network connectivity is noticeably faster than using WiFi.  ...  "
comment
" ...  My wifi has been bad since I've been at college and this has helped tremendously as well as I can easily hook my laptop up to my TV to watch movies.  ...  "
comment
" ...  A device like this can do a lot, but its main use is liberation from WiFi.  ...  "
Network
 4
wifi, connect, using, connectivity, room
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  Network connectivity is noticeably faster than using WiFi.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I like the extra coverage, which means I probably wont need so it is a win either way.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Luckily, some hotels, e.g., the Nashville Opryland, still sport wired connections to guest rooms.  ...  "
For Running
 3
run, device, like
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  Seems to be running very warm.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I Ran my Music equipment through it everything works like a charm, All of a sudden I'm producing Beats like never before, Heaters I tell you!  ...  "
Apps
 3
software, simultaneously, samsung, dex, devices
+67%
-33%
comment
" ...  Works perfectly with the Samsung DeX software.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Tested with Pandora and YouTube.  ...  "
Bluetooth
 3
bluetooth, work, hub, mouse, keyboard
-100%
comment
" ...  It interferes with the Bluetooth connection causing either disconnection or delay in mouse movement and typing.  ...  "
comment
" ...  If my Plantronics bluetooth dongle is plugged into the hub, it periodically disconnects and reconnects.  ...  "
Cleaning
 3
+100%
comment
" ...  Clean look and functional, have had zero issues, and have been using it daily for almost two months.  ...  "
comment
" ...  All the capabilities I was looking for to make my laptop setup cleaner.  ...  "
comment
" ...  As for the unboxing experience, the box itself has a clean design.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  6 meters
Performance
Processor Type:  Dual Core 
Display
Resolution:  4K 
Connectivity
Number of USB ports:  1 
USB:  Yes 
HDMI:  Yes 
Dual Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
6 meters
SIZE
1
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB