I like the fact that the small LED shows you it’s connected and working, and the fact that it’s visible on both sides of the device. Here’s what it looks like connected to a newer MacBook Air. The USB-As are your best bet for charging a phone or battery since the USB-C is again data only. This means that while you could run dual monitors it would be limited to a quick presentation that will need to finish before your battery dies.įor data, you’ve got USB-C, two USB-A’s and that Thunderbolt 3 (if you’re not charging again). The USB-C port doesn’t help here as it is data only so it doesn’t work the same way the second port on your MacBook does. To charge your laptop simultaneously you’ll need to have a Thunderbolt 3 monitor that’s providing power through that one connection which narrows the compatibility quickly. The Thunderbolt 3 port does support video and lets you display gorgeous video up to 5k, but you unless you need USB-A ports, you would just connect that directly to your laptop. I had no issues connecting to my monitors, one at 3440 resolution and one at 4k.
If you’ve got other devices connected to the hub, you’ll start to eat into the max available power so it’s recommended to connect a 100w charger which may be more than the one that came with your particular MacBook.įor video, the HDMI port works as it should. There’s a couple of limitations that the removable sticker calls out pretty well.įor charging, the Thunderbolt 3 port will pass through to your MacBook.
For most users, it’s a perfect solution as it adds HDMI and two USB-A’s which is what you’re likely to need in most circumstances. The Vava USB-C MacBook hub is a great little unit. Use the USB-A ports to connect any of those peripherals Performance To connect an external display, use either the HDMI port or the Thunderbolt 3 port with a corresponding cable. To charge while using the hub, connect your power adapter to the Thunderbolt port.
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