New MBP looking for USB-C Hub for display and power

roccles · 4 Sep 2018 at 19:16

I am getting my first MacBook Pro soon and would like to get a hub that will allow me to connect a monitor (HDMI or Display port), power the laptop and also offer some USB 3.0 ports. so I can easily plug one cable in when I get to the office and start working.

I was thinking I would ideally like to spend no more than 50 quid.

After reading a couple of reviews I see recommendations for

Satechi Aluminum Multi-Port Adapter V2-4K HDMI

and the

HooToo USB C Hub, 6-in-1USB C adater with Ethernet, 4K HDMI

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Also, any recommendations for a mouse and keyboard, am I best off just getting Apple ones or are there better third party alternatives?

Cheers

Edit: Updated link

Maccy · 5 Sep 2018 at 16:37

Your second link isn't right, it links to the first product.

I have a HooToo for mine but no ethernet - https://www.amazon.co.uk/HooToo-Splitter-Computer-Delivery-Laptops/dp/B073WW6H9H

Works really well.

roccles · 5 Sep 2018 at 17:18

Maccy said:
Your second link isn't right, it links to the first product.

I have a HooToo for mine but no ethernet - https://www.amazon.co.uk/HooToo-Splitter-Computer-Delivery-Laptops/dp/B073WW6H9H

Works really well.

Thanks for pointing that out. The HooToo seems to get pretty good reviews a lot cheaper than the Satechi so maybe I will go for that. Got a week or so before it arrives so will keep looking before I order.

Cheers

The_Abyss · 5 Sep 2018 at 17:24

I have a HooToo that provides 4k HDMI, 3 x USB3 and an SD card. It performs ok, although I have found that the when running the HDMI out the closest USB 3 port can suffer intermittent power loss. I've treated it pretty poorly though to be fair - just slung loose in a bag every day - so maybe there's something loose inside. Otherwise it has been just fine.

i5aces · 12 Sep 2018 at 15:57

i have a QacQoc I got on online, It has done me very well and has handled everything I have thrown at it.