{"id":387209,"date":"2021-12-29T17:00:34","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T14:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/usb-c-more-of-the-things-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-12-29T17:00:34","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T14:00:34","slug":"usb-c-more-of-the-things-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/usb-c-more-of-the-things-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#USB-C More of the Things \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dcb64aca1e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dcb64aca1e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/usb-c-more-of-the-things-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/usb-c-more-of-the-things-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/usb-c-more-of-the-things-review-geek\/#What_I_Like_Design_Build\" >What I Like: Design &amp; Build<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/usb-c-more-of-the-things-review-geek\/#What_Could_Be_Improved_Port_Limitations\" >What Could Be Improved: Port Limitations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/usb-c-more-of-the-things-review-geek\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/usb-c-more-of-the-things-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/usb-c-more-of-the-things-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#USB-C More of the Things \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\n<div class=\"rating\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>8\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$40<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-105292 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/d07437fa.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/d07437fa.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/d07437fa.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Satechi 4 Port USB-C hub\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Peter Cao\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Peter Cao<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>USB-C was meant to be the one connector for all. Rather than multiplying the number of USB-C ports you already have, most USB-C hubs and adapters still offer traditional USB Type-A, HDMI, Ethernet, and tons of other legacy ports. The Satechi 4-Port USB-C Hub solves that problem for folks like myself who\u2019ve gone all-in on USB-C.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Premium build<\/li>\n<li>Reliable<\/li>\n<li>Multiplies 1 USB-C port to 4<\/li>\n<li>Plug and play<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited to 5Gbps speeds<\/li>\n<li>No pass-through charging<\/li>\n<li>Can&#8217;t plug in a monitor<\/li>\n<li>Non-detachable cable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Instead of offering a ton of legacy port options like many other multi-port adapters, this Satechi hub multiplies your single USB-C port and adds three (total of four) USB-C ports. But as is the case with all things USB-C, it\u2019s not as straightforward as you\u2019d hope.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_I_Like_Design_Build\"><\/span>What I Like: Design &amp; Build<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105293 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/63b9f675.jpg\" alt=\"Satechi 4 Port USB-C hub laptop\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Peter Cao\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Peter Cao<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of my favorite things about the adapter is its build quality. Instead of using a cheap plastic or faux-metal, the Satechi 4-port USB-C hub uses a lightweight aluminum that feels premium every time I pick it up. There are two ports on either side, and they\u2019re spaced far enough apart to prevent bulkier accessories such as thumb drives and cables from colliding.<\/p>\n<p>The non-detachable cable is thick and sturdy. The USB-C padding around the connector that plugs into your computer is also made out of premium aluminum. Overall, the build quality is solid\u2014no complaints here. Fortunately, so far, I haven\u2019t experienced any scratching on the aluminum exterior as I\u2019ve taken it in and out of my bag for the past month during everyday use.<\/p>\n<p>During my month of usage, I\u2019ve been able to plug in practically any USB-C enabled device into the hub without issue. On a day-to-day basis, I have an external microphone and an external headphone amplifier plugged into it. This is an excellent test as both are constantly sending data back and forth to and from my laptop without dropping the connection. I\u2019d be the first to tell you if there are any connection issues.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, when my laptop is at my desk, I actively keep the hub plugged directly into my monitor, which has a few USB-C ports of its own. Not once did I run into an issue where the hub threw any errors or got randomly disconnected. Whether I connected it to my desktop, plugged it into my monitor, or used it on the go with my laptop, it always worked without issue.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Could_Be_Improved_Port_Limitations\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">What Could Be Improved: Port Limitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105294 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/33a44130.jpg\" alt=\"Satechi 4 Port USB-C hub\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Peter Cao\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Peter Cao<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s likely a limitation of the tech, but each port on the hub is restricted to USB 3.1 Gen 1; in layman\u2019s terms, we\u2019re looking at a mere 5Gbps max transfer speed. This also means you can\u2019t plug an external monitor into the hub, as there\u2019s simply not enough bandwidth to drive a modern monitor. It\u2019s fine for plugging in peripherals such as mice, keyboards, and audio gear, but you\u2019ll see a massive decline in speed when plugging in things like an external SSD. In instances where speed is a factor, you\u2019ll want to plug items directly into your computer or laptop.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you own a lightweight laptop\u2014such as the latest generation MacBook Air, which only has two USB-C ports\u2014you\u2019ll be saddened to learn that the hub doesn\u2019t support pass-through charging. So when you\u2019re running low on battery, you will need to decide how you want to use your two ports. In an ideal world, you could use one of the hub\u2019s ports to charge your MacBook Air. Sadly, that\u2019s not possible here.<\/p>\n<p>And lastly, while the integrated USB-C cable feels nice and sturdy, nothing beats having a detachable cable that you can replace if it goes bad. Not only for longevity\u2019s sake but also when you may need a longer (or shorter!) cable. Maybe you want to keep the hub mounted on your monitor for easy access, yet your computer\/laptop is further than an arm\u2019s length away. Or maybe you\u2019re on a flight and don\u2019t want the hub dangling off the side of the tray table.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-105360\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/12\/7d84c07a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, the Satechi 4-Port USB-C hub is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to expand the number of USB-C ports available on their machine. Yes, it has limits, but given the small number of USB-C hubs that actually multiply the number of USB-C ports you have that are available versus giving you legacy ports, it\u2019s hard to complain.<\/p>\n<p>In a way, that sums up the overarching <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/53587\/usb-explained-all-the-different-types-and-what-theyre-used-for\/\">issue with USB-C. While all USB-C ports look the same, not all work the same. Some ports are Thunderbolt 4 (USB 4) and are backward-compatible; some can only transfer data over USB 2.0. And in the case of this Satechi hub, it has a max throughput of 5Gbps (3.1 Gen 1).<\/p>\n<p>The only things I could wish for from a future revision of this hub are to make it Thunderbolt-enabled and backward-compatible with whatever the current USB-C spec is. Yes, it\u2019ll more than likely jack the price up, but that would make it future-proofed for years to come.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Premium build<\/li>\n<li>Reliable<\/li>\n<li>Multiplies 1 USB-C port to 4<\/li>\n<li>Plug and play<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited to 5Gbps speeds<\/li>\n<li>No pass-through charging<\/li>\n<li>Can&#8217;t plug in a monitor<\/li>\n<li>Non-detachable cable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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