Anker USB C Hub, 5-in-1 USB C Power Adapter, with 4K HDMI, SD and microSD Card Reader, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, for MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, Pixelbook, XPS, and More

super useful for laptop bag. So much less costly than many hubs.

I recently bought a new laptop that had limited ports. As all the new laptops on the market, you get a powerful device with a sleek design which unfortunately compromises space for ports. The trend is usually having a single USB-C and if you’re lucky, you’ll get another USB-C and USB A. Then you’re stuck with buying a bunch of hubs or dongles for your desired connection whether it’s a HDMI or SD card reader...etc I know some people would argue this saying that all the tech companies are pushing towards wireless connection and cloud usage rendering ports useless. However, I disagree with that claim because not everywhere has adopted a fully wireless/bluetooth system making ports still valuable.If you’re like me, you would appreciate having a single hub with all the ports that are necessary for your usage. Luckily Anker had the perfect solution for me. They recently released a line of USB-C variety hubs with different ports depending on your need. I got the Premium 5-in-1 USB-C Hub.The Premium 5-in-1 USB-C Hub consists of 2 USB-A 3.0 ports on one side and one 4K HDMI port, regular SD and micro SD card readers on the other side. The USB-C cord provides flexibility but in the same time you can feel the high quality. The USB-C connector is sleek providing space if you need to connect to a nearby port in your laptop. When it’s connected to the laptop, there’s a circle that lights up indicating the power connectively to the hub. What I appreciate about any tech company, is providing to its customers with a travel case to help protect and maintain their product. Anker provides a travel pouch included in the packaging.This product has been ideal for my requirements. I need a HDMI connecter because I connect my laptop to different displays whether it’s a monitor, tv or projector for presentations. The two USB-A 3.0 ports allow me to simultaneously copy data at a high speed and to my surprise, the hub doesn’t heat up when copying large data. Unlike other hubs, which tend to heat up. In addition, if you have an iPad, you’d probably have noticed that it won’t charge when it’s connected to your laptop through a regular USB-A 3.0 port or it would take forever. Thanks to the USB-C, when I connected iPad to the USB-A port in the hub, it charged the iPad as quick as connecting it to a DC connector and the hub still maintained its coolness. Moreover, being a photographer makes SD/microSD card readers essential.I highly recommend this top notch product by Anker. The Premium 5-in-1 USB-C Hub provides me with all the ports that are essential for my work in one hub. Also, I recommend you check the other USB-C hubs by Anker that best suits your need:- 3-in-1 Premium USB C Hub with Power Delivery- Premium 4-in-1 USB C Hub Adapter- USB C Hub, Premium 5-in-1 Type C Adapter with SD/TF Card Reader- 5-in-1 Premium USB C Adapter with Ethernet Port- 7-in-1 Premium USB C Hub Adapter

Now, this isn't a laptop or mesh network or anything too complicated... but a reason Anker's slight premium over similar products here is well-worth it imo, is attention to detail -- both to function and aesthetics of the device.Have a handful of Anker stuff, from boost packs to BT earbuds to chargers and cables... and still use them, years later. That's not something you can expect typically from a no-name manufacturer. Having given the benefit of doubt (and lots of cash) to no-names that didn't deserve it... Anker is one that just kept making good solid kit, consistently.This hub gets a tiny bit warm, like a bit over body temp -- nothing like my no-name USB-C-to-MagSafe charger adapter, which gets almost too hot to grasp. These kinds of makers build their tech to that too-common standard that attracts buyers with low prices: nickel-and-dimed into barely-functioning timebombs. Anker's other products IME seem to avoid this temptation and charge a bit more for decent engineering -- which is preferable, of course.The hub feels solid, nice to handle, with details like the MicroSD card reader slot having a nice defined 'click' on insertion, and USB male connector fitting perfectly into my Mac's 4 stock ports. The cable feels substantial, with some spring in it but also a bit of give into a shape, so feels like it'll survive daily tucking and straightening for a long time. I can't even get this in Apple tech nowadays. :/A bonus, is accessories that come in the Anker box. Nothing extravagant... but for example this hub comes with a nice faux-suede pouch with a little extra sewn pocket on the outside to tuck and protect the cable & connector. If you stuffed the cable into the main pouch with the unit, the connector could scratch it. Very simple gesture, but a thoughtful design that people will actually use.I now forgo the price bloat of name brands for Anker whenever I can, as decontenting seems to the rule when a big manufacturer gets lazy and wants to sit on their laurels.As long as Anker continues to make their products like this hub, I'll keep buying.

I've owned four. Two have been great but one broke within a week and the other ruined an SD card but since returns are easy was worth the gamble to keep trying because I love the Anker brand.

This is nice for anyone who needs extra connections. It has 2 USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port and an sd card slot. Be aware that it only has a USB-C connection for the computer.Bare bones, but Anker is a great company with solid products this is no different.