As desktops and laptops continue to compete to become thinner and more stylish, there is one victim watching from the sidelines: USB ports. Whether it has fewer ports on your computer or only supports USB-C ports, you may need to find a way to get more USB ports on your computer.
The good news is that there are many multifunctional USB hubs that can meet your needs. Maybe you have a lot of devices that you can connect to your workstation at home, or you need a portable device to perform mobile tasks, and there are many options within an affordable range. We have included budget and advanced options in this list to meet all your various needs. These are the best USB hubs to buy in 2021.
If you have a newer MacBook with only a USB-C port, then you know how difficult it is to try to connect other peripherals. Anker-arguably one of the top manufacturers of USB accessories-provides a sleek premium hub that gives you many choices. It is equipped with seven ports, including a Thunderbolt USB-C, a USB-C data port, two USB-A ports, an HDMI, an SD card slot and a microSD card slot. This means that you can plug in the latest devices, connect your MacBook to an external monitor, insert the SD card of the camera, etc. as fast as possible. If you have a MacBook and are willing to pay a high price, this is a fashion center that fits Apple's aesthetic. If you don't have a MacBook, this will still work-it just won't fit into it naturally.
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Belkin, another accessory manufacturing giant, has a USB-C multimedia hub that can help people add more ports to their laptops on the go or at home. This hub is specially built for Mac and Windows and adds multiple port options: two USB-A 3.0 ports, one USB-C, one HDMI, one SD card port, and even one Gigabit Ethernet port, just in case you need to Connect in the old-fashioned way. HDMI supports up to 4K video and can even provide up to 60W pass-through charging options for your device. This is the most expensive hub on the list, but Belkin has earned a good reputation as one of the few hubs that offers pass-through charging.
Buy on Amazon Canada for $99.99
Sabrent 4-port hubs are cheap, fast and portable. If you only need a few additional ports, this is the cheapest option on the market while still providing good performance. Each port has its own power switch, allowing you to quickly. Most importantly, the hub is available for Windows and Mac, without any drivers or installation.
Buy it on Amazon Canada for $15.98
Anker's ultra-thin hub is an attractive option that feels like an advanced option, and at the same time is good for most budgets. Like the Sabrent hub above, this is a 4-port model using USB 3.0. The main difference here is the lack of a power switch and form factor. Although Sabrent is compact, the Anker model can be easily put in a bag and used anytime, anywhere. This is also a popular choice for connecting to the bottom of the desktop as an invisible extension of a desktop PC. In terms of its price, this is the best ultra-thin USB hub on the market.
Buy on Amazon Canada for $19.99
If you are looking for a quantity, you do not need to look further. Not only does it have 11-yes, 11-ports with a separate power switch, it also has USB 3.0 for high-speed transmission. However, this hub requires an external power source, so you need to plug it into the wall. But for home workstations, this is an affordable option, with more ports than you need.
Buy it on Amazon Canada for $54.99
These are the best USB hubs you can buy in 2021. If you have other technical projects and would like to view the technical guidelines, please be sure to let us know in the comments below.
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