But its lack of passthrough power makes it a poor choice if your computer has only one or two USB-C ports, as the MacBook does. It's a straightforward plastic adapter with four full-speed USB 3.0 ports. If you just need more USB 3.0 ports for flash drives, keyboards, mice, and other low-power accessories, Aukey's USB C to 4-Port USB 3.1 Gen 1 Hub (CB-C64) is the best option we tested, and the least expensive. We think the Vava's more versatile port selection and slightly smaller size are worth paying for, but the HooToo is a good option if you need something less expensive. HooToo's USB-C Hub HT-UC001 offers similar performance to the Vava for about two-thirds the price, but it lacks a microSD card reader and an Ethernet port. The only downside is that the Ethernet port hinges open, a design that saves space but is more likely to break than a standard Ethernet port.īy subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy. It's powerful enough to leave at your desk full-time as a docking station but small enough to slip in your laptop bag and use on the go. With three USB-A ports plus HDMI (with 4K support), Ethernet, SD, microSD, and power passthrough, the Vava VA-UC006 offers the connectors most people need most of the time.
It has an ideal range of ports that all transfer data at full speed, it's sturdily built, it's small and light enough to throw in a bag, and it's reasonably priced. Read the full guide to USB-C Hubs and Docks.Īfter spending 20 hours testing 22 USB-C hubs and five USB-C docks, we think Vava's VA-UC006 USB-C Hub is the best option for connecting older peripherals and external storage devices to a new laptop or MacBook. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission.
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