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With full wired connectivity ports becoming an increasingly rare sight in new computers, it's a good idea to have a dedicated USB hub handy. These accessories will give you access to all the ports you need, and they're small enough to toss in a laptop bag. We've rounded up several highly rated options worth your attention. If you just need a more affordable adapter, we have a separate guide for dongles, too.
This hub from Anker is the best way to connect all your old USB cables for transferring data, charging, and powering your devices from your laptop. It has three USB 3.0 ports that transfer data at speeds up to 5 Gbps, plus a gigabit Ethernet jack for high-speed internet connections and a HDMI output that supports 4K video. The device is about the size of a candy bar, so it's small, lightweight, and portable.
If you want even more ports than the Anker 5-in-1 hub provides, consider this other, more expensive model from Satechi instead. It costs $20 more, and it has three USB 3.0 ports, a Type C port for pass-through charging, a HDMI port, an Ethernet port, and two card readers for your SD and Micro SD memory cards. It features a durable aluminum design that's slightly larger, and it comes in space gray, gold, and silver to match your MacBook.
For those on a budget, this USB-C hub from HooToo is packed with plenty of ports for a fair price. It includes three USB 3.0 ports, an SD card slot, a USB-C port for passthrough charging, and a single HDMI port for connecting to a monitor or HDTV. Like other adapters we've mentioned, this one also supports 4K video output. It lacks an Ethernet jack and a MicroSD card slot, but it makes up for it with its affordable price and portable size.
The 10-port USB hub by Anker is a great option for desktop power users. It has a sleek plastic body, high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity, and its own power adapter. The device supports data transfers up to 5 Gbps and delivers high-speed charging. It's backed by an 18-month warranty. If you need even more ports, consider this 13 port model from Anker instead.
This affordable USB hub from Anker gives users an additional four USB 3.0 ports that offer transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. The device is slim and portable, and it includes an 18-month warranty.
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Anker 3-Port USB 3.0 Portable Data Hub With 1Gbps Ethernet Port
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Anker 3-Port USB 3.0 Portable Data Hub With 1Gbps Ethernet Port
If you're looking for a USB hub that also increases your internet speeds, we recommend this one from Anker. While it only has three USB 3.0 ports, it also comes with a 1GBps Ethernet jack for wired Internet connections. The USB ports offer transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, and they're powerful enough to charge your devices. If you want a more premium-looking finish, Anker sells an aluminum model, too.
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Sabrent Premium 3 Port Aluminum USB 3.0 Hub with Multi-In-1 Card Reader
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Sabrent Premium 3 Port Aluminum USB 3.0 Hub with Multi-In-1 Card Reader
We're still a little salty that Apple did away with the SD card reader on its newest MacBook lines. Luckily, this attractive aluminum hub from Sabrent brings back the functionality in addition to 3 USB 3.0 ports. There's a slot for compact flash cards, SD cards, and Micro SD cards. It's an absolute must-have for photographers.
The four-port USB-C hub by Anker is a great option for users of Apple's latest MacBook offerings, as well as for owners of new Windows 10 or Chrome OS ultrabooks that lack full USB connectors. With a quartet of USB-A ports, the sleek accessory makes sure you can keep using your legacy accessories. It has a sleek aluminum design, and it comes with a 2-foot-long cable and a velcro slip for keeping it secure on your desk.
For those looking for a USB hub with individual switches to control data transfers, consider this option from Sabrent. It's portable, affordable, and supports speeds up to 5 Gbps. It has LED indicators that display power status for each of its four ports, and it works with both Mac and Windows computers.
This seven-port USB 3.0 hub by Anker has an aluminum body that'll complement your MacBook nicely. Anker bundles the device with its own power adapter and backs it with an 18-month warranty.
Stefan is the senior technology editor for Best Products, where he’s been covering the tech industry and testing the latest gadgets since 2015. He is an award-winning editor with more than a decade of experience reporting on and reviewing consumer tech products, especially smartphones, tablets, laptops, and audio gear like headphones, earbuds, speakers, and soundbars. Stefan was previously the U.S. editor for GSMArena.com. His writing can also be found in Popular Mechanics.
Brandon Carte has been covering technology at BestProducts.com since 2017, where he's been writing about the latest gadgets, appliances, and scouring the internet for the products that make life easier. His reporting has been featured on TopTenReviews.com, Good Housekeeping and USA Today. When he's not researching washing machines or testing robot vacuums, you can find him at concerts, swimming laps, or at the movies. He thinks smartphones are too big, prefers MP3s to Spotify, and misses his iPhone’s headphone jack.