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I bought this as a cheap alternative to the expensive Apple Hub. I am grudgingly rating it 5 stars after all the software issues I had getting it to work, only because I don't know if those issues were caused by Apple or Cable Matters, so I am giving them the benefit of the doubt.
First, it is nice and small for what it does, but the type C cable is very stiff and doesn't like to bend too easily. This is good for my setup, but might be an issue for some. I get a good reliable 1Gbps Ethernet connection, and I use the standard USB often, because my MacBook only has Type C, and I have many standard USB peripherals.
When I first got it working the HDMI wouldn't work, the Mac didn't see it as a monitor. I used this on my Dell and it worked so I knew it wasn't defective. It took a bunch of trial and error with drivers and then it just started working. You should know there is no exact match for the part on their web site, so I found the items that sounded the closest and tried them, and finally it worked.
So, this is basically my home base station. I have my monitor, Ethernet, and CD drive connected to it at all times. All I have to do is plug in a single cable and they all fire up, no issues, works great. Well, once the drivers were sorted out.
I can't see any lag in display, or bottleneck on Ethernet or CD drive. With all things running at once they all seem to run at full speed. I guess that is the benefit of the Type C connector? It is really great. At first I assumed I would need to have individual plugs for at least video and Ethernet to get full speed, but that's not the case. This thing is a fully functional base station for my new MacBook Pro with the graphical toolbar, the latest one.
So, if you are on the fence you should try it. If you have concerns about the driver just make sure you download the 4 or 5 items that sound close to what this thing is, install them all, and it will work.
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Cable Matters, with headquarters in Southborough, Massachusetts, offers a complete line of cables, adapters, docking stations, and networking products for the home, office, and data center. Cable Matters offers first-class, quality, and affordable products backed by an exceptional customer experience.
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This Item  Cable Matters USB C Multiport Adapter (USB C Dock with USB C to HDMI or USB C to VGA), USB 3.0 and Ethernet Black - Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible with MacBook Pro, Dell XPS | Recommendations  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $11.99 | -17% $24.99 Typical: $29.99 | $19.99 | -25% $18.84 Typical: $24.99 | $59.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Monday, Dec 2 | Get it as soon as Monday, Dec 2 | Get it as soon as Monday, Dec 2 | Get it as soon as Monday, Dec 2 | Get it as soon as Monday, Dec 2 |
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| Sold By | Cable Matters | NewEase Tech Gadget Store | AnHome Electronic Accessories Store | AnkerDirect | Cable Matters |
| hardware interface | ethernet | hdmi, ethernet, microsd, usb3.0, usb c, vga | usb3.0, hdmi, usb c, ethernet, microsd | usb c | hdmi, vga |
| number of ports | 3 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 7 |
| compatible devices | Monitors | Card Readers, Desktops, Laptops, Smartphones, Tablets | Compatible with Macbook 2020/2019/2015/16/17/18,MacBook Pro 2020/2019,Macbook Air2020/2019/2018, Ipad Pro 2020/2019, Samsung Galaxy S10/S9/S8, Samsung Note 10, Note9, Note8, Surface Book 2,Dell XPS 12/13/15,Acer Spin7, Acer Chromebook R13, Lenovo 900/910,Google Chromebook Pixel, HP Spectre X2/X360/Elitebook Folio G1/X2 etc. | Laptops | Smartphones |
| data transfer rate | 5 gigabits per second | 5 gigabits per second | 5 gigabits per second | 5 gigabits per second | 1000 megabits per second |
| operating system | Windows 10, Windows 7, Mac OS 9 | Chrome OS, Linux, Windows, Mac OS, Android | Compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 or higher, Windows 7/11 or higher, and Chrome OS, Linux OS | Windows 10, Chrome OS, Windows 7 | macOS 10.15 Catalina |
Product Description
One Port Solution
The Cable Matters USB-C Multiport Adapter is an essential companion for computers with a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port. Connect to a Gigabit Ethernet network, install a USB peripheral device, and connect a display with VGA or HDMI input. All this through a single USB-C port!
Important Notes
- Update Thunderbolt 3 firmware and drivers from your Laptop to ensure that all the ports function properly.
- macOS requires an Ethernet driver (available from Cable Matters) to use the network port
- Only 1 display can be supported at a time. Connect an external display with HDMI or VGA.
- DisplayPort Alternate Mode support is required to view video over USB-C.
USB-C & Thunderbolt 3 Merger
Thunderbolt 3 equipped Windows and Mac computers use the slim, reversible USB-C connector. Check that your Thunderbolt 3 equipped computer is compatible
- Update Thunderbolt 3 firmware and drivers from your Laptop to ensure that all the ports function properly.
- Your computer must support connecting an external display via USB-C
- macOS requires an Ethernet driver (available from Cable Matters).
Experience HDMI 4K Video & Authentic Audio
Enjoy the vivid video that your computer and display can offer. HDMI video resolution support up to 4K
- HDMI video resolution support up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz
- VGA video resolution support up to 2048 x 1152 @ 60Hz
- Only 1 display (HDMI or VGA) can be connected at a time
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Critical Network Connections- Secure alternative to Wi-Fi - 1000 BASE-T Gigabit network performance - 10/100 network backwards compatible - macOS computers require a driver |
Important Notes- Computer must support DisplayPort Alternate mode to connect an HDMI or VGA display via USB-C. - 4K video resolution requires a 4K capable video source, HDMI cable, and output display. |
Specifications- Network Port: RJ45 Female - USB-A Port: USB 3.0 Female - HDMI Port: 19 pin Female - VGA Port: 15 pin Female |
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| Multiport Adapter with HDMI/VGA | Multiport Adapter with DP/HDMI/VGA | |
| Customer Reviews |
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| Price | $11.99 | $49.99 |
| Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laptop Charging | n/a | 60 Watts |
| Video Ports | Choice of HDMI / VGA | Choice of DisplayPort / HDMI / VGA |
| Video Resolution | 4K@30Hz (HDMI), 1080p@60Hz (VGA) | 4K@60Hz (HDMI/DP), 1080p@60Hz (VGA) |
| USB Ports | 1x USB-A | 1x USB-A |
| Ethernet Networking | Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) | Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) |
| Model No | 201014 | 201031 |
It works, but…
…I don’t know for how much longer. I’ve only had it 6-weeks, I haven’t used it ten times, and the sheathing is separating 😕
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