#USB HUB FOR MACBOOK PRO 14 PLUS#
If you're the proud owner of a shiny new 16-inch MacBook Pro and want to plug literally everything into it, the monster CalDigit TS3 Plus is a great choice. If you're after one, and you see it available, snap it up. Also, like many electronics in recent times, it has been hit by stock issues, and can be hard to get hold of. The CalDigit TS4 is an expensive dock, so if you don't need all of its many ports and options, a cheaper alternative may suit. The Thunderbolt 4 connections ensure that all transfers are speedy and efficient, and being able to output to as many as two 6K 60Hz displays, or a single 1440p 240Hz display, gives you real flexibility when it comes to display options – check out our guide to the best monitors for MacBook Pro if you need some pointers on which to pick. Its 18 ports give you all sorts of options, and allow you to charge multiple devices at once even when the laptop isn't connected.
And once you've found your perfect dock, if you need something else to plug into it, why not take a look at our guide to the best 4K monitors, as well as the best MacBook Pro accessories to further kit out your computer.įans of CalDigit's comprehensive TS3 dock, which you'll find further down this list, will be immensely pleased by the TS4, which is the most well-specced dock a MacBook Pro owner can get right now (and comes at a price reflecting that fact). We've assessed them in terms of connectivity, performance and price, as well as checking out online reviews to ensure that they do the business. We've put together a selection of the best docks for MacBook Pro available right now, with a range of options and at various price points. Most docks tend to offer standard USB-A ports as well as faster USB-C ports, and many also provide you with lightning-fast Thunderbolt 3 or 4 connections, which are especially useful on new MacBook Pros that you might want to use with big 4K displays or for transferring huge amounts of data around. You'll also find that many docks pack in useful extra features such as 3.5mm audio jacks, which are ideal as both headphone connectors and mic sockets, as well as working as power sources both for your MacBook Pro and other devices. The HyperDrivbe Duo Pro is stated to ship in January 2022, and comes in Space Gray and Silver.If you're using your MacBook Pro for video editing or photo retouching, you'll really need to connect it to a full-size monitor so that you can see what you're doing properly, and the best way to do this without sacrificing precious ports is to use a dock with fast transfer ports that can handle large volumes of data. Early Bird Backers enjoy 50% off the retail price. Hyper is launching the 7-in-2 USB-C hub via an Indiegogo campaign for US$99.99.
The HyperDrive Duo is compatible with any MacBook Pro/Air from 2016 to 2020. Hyper bundles a USB-C extension cable with the USB-C hub so that it can work with any USB-C device such as the iPad Pro. It connects to the MacBook Pro via two USB-C connectors and does not block the MagSafe 3 power port. The HyperDrive Duo Pro also has HDMI, 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C data and a USB/Thunderbolt compatible 40Gbps/100W PD port. While the HyperDrive Duo Pro has the same footprint as the HyperDrive Duo, it comes with three important ports missing on the 2021 MacBook Pro which are the Gigabit Ethernet, USB-A, and microSD. Hyper just unveiled a new 7-in-2 USB-C hub for the new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. Hyper unveils a 7-in-2 USB-C hub for the new MacBook Pro models