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The best USB-C adapters and hubs for Surface Pro 8 Windows Central 2021
Surface Pro 8 is an excellent 2-in-1 Windows laptop, but due to its size, it is not fully equipped with ports. Fortunately, it does have USB-C, which means you can easily and economically expand your options using a USB-C hub or adapter.
If you want to expand your connectivity, CalDigit SOHO should be in your shopping basket. It adds a total of six ports, provides power to continue charging the Surface Pro 8, and it has a detachable host cable. With 10Gbps USB-C performance, it will swallow everything you can invest in, and supports dual 4K external displays.
Using this USB-C docking station with Surface Pro 8 for travel has two major advantages. First, it is very compact, with a foldable integrated cable. The second is that it has built-in Ethernet, because you know you can never rely on hotel Wi-Fi. You can also get 100W power output, USB 3.0, memory card reader and HDMI output, so this small dongle allows you to complete office settings on the go.
This 5-in-1 Anker USB-C hub adds two USB-A 3.0, an HDMI port that supports 4K output, and SD and microSD card readers. This is one of the more affordable USB-C hubs, and it is ideal if you just need to add more ports to Surface Pro 8 without spending a lot of cash.
Sometimes all you need to do is convert USB-C to USB-A. This two-pack adapter can easily complete the work without taking up any space in the laptop bag. They are so well constructed that they will not appear out of place if they protrude from the side of the Surface Pro 8, while ensuring that you can connect to any traditional USB device.
This uni's USB-C to Ethernet adapter will provide the best Internet connection for your Surface Pro 8, with a cable speed of up to 1Gbps. This is a stylish small aluminum adapter with a braided cable and status light at the end to let you know that it is working and nothing more. It fits perfectly in your bag and is smaller and more affordable than a large dock with ports you don’t even need.
If you want to truly turn the Surface Pro 8 into a desktop computer with multiple displays, then this is what you need in your arsenal. It includes two DisplayPort and one HDMI port, so you won't be able to connect any other USB devices to it, but if you need something simple and compact to connect to a monitor, then this is what you want.
Thanks to its USB-C port, Surface Pro 8 can be easily expanded to provide many additional features. Whether you want to add additional ports, external monitors, or memory card readers, there is a compatible docking station or adapter that can do the job.
The CalDigit SOHO docking station is the best in its class, and it covers all the major connectors you might want to connect to the Surface Pro 8. But it’s a bit expensive, but that’s okay because there are some good budget options.
USB-C can also be used with the Surface Connect port, so if you already have an existing Surface Dock, you can pair it with a USB-C hub for maximum connectivity.
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