Satechi Slim Aluminum Type-C Multi-Port Adapter V2

"Swiss knife" for a laptop

Satechi Slim Aluminium Type-C Multi-Port Adapter V2 is a true "Swiss knife" for modern laptops and especially Macbooks. Unlike inexpensive USB hubs that run on the outdated USB 2.0 standard, Satechi's brainchild splits one high-speed built-in USB 3.0 port into three similarly fast external ports — two USB third version and one USB-C.

Card reader, HDMI and built-in charger

But additional ports are just the tip of the iceberg. Firstly, Satechi Slim Aluminium has a built-in card reader for SD and microSD cards. Secondly, there is an HDMI port for image transmission up to 4K. Thirdly, this hub can be used as a laptop charger (it must support USB-C charging). Plus, like all devices sold with the approval of Apple, it turned out to be stylish, elegant and quite compact.

The price is justified

What about cons? Everything is as always with “official Apple gadgets” — a high price. Still, USB hubs and card readers are "crutches" for laptops and, usually, are inexpensive. Here we are talking about a price tag of almost $ 80, which is somewhat expensive. However, if you add up all its features, then add a stylish and sturdy anodized aluminium case, plus integration with the MacBook without installing additional drivers, then the price will be quite justified. Moreover, there are not so many gadgets of this level on the market, and they are bought once and for all.