Update, nearly 2 years later:
This dongle continues to deliver. I got the 2018 iPad with USB-C and everything works! SD-Card and USB can import into Photos. Ethernet performance screams at 800+Mbps. HDMI allows viewing of Netflix and Hulu on every display I tried. Even passthrough power works. This is what USB-C is all about. Android, iPad, Macs, PCs - they all love this dongle.
Original:
I like this adapter quite a bit. I've had some others, including from AUKEY and Cable Matters, and find this one to be a good balance of price, functionality, and build quality. I've tested it on my Lenovo Yoga 720, 2016 Macbook Pro, and even a Samsung Tab S3 Android tablet - and have had no compatibility issues (except that Samsung stopped supporting HDMI?!) Ethernet speeds were fast, no complaints about other transfer speeds, though I haven't tested all use cases (ex. transfer SD card to USB storage.)
On devices that support USB-C power, the pass-through works ok but you charge rates will be diminished. The tablet and Macbook both experienced slower charge speed, but on the tablet this feature is a god sent because it only has the single USB-C. On the topic of reduced performance, just like all unpowered multiport dongles your HDMI output might be crappy at just 30Hz 4k. That said if you are rocking a decent 4k monitor and a laptop with USB-C and you plan on using that set up often, you should be investing in a proper dock anyway.
The device does get warm. Even at idle, plugged into all 3 test machines, the device will get warm. Stress it and it will get hot. The metal casing though does inspire a little more confidence in this regard compared to some of the all plastic ones I've used in the past. Over all it's a great device that has found more uses in my house than I expected. I picked it up in the ~$60 range and think that's very appropriate.
Lastly I did want to throw out my experience with the Samsung Tab S3 and the mini-dock - I can connect a USB-A storage device, a USB keyboard/trackpad combo, an SD card, power pass through, AND ethernet all at once. I can transfer files between all the various devices and networks, greatly expanding the capabilities of my device. I am kind of blown away as I never expected this.
| Brand | Anker |
|---|---|
| Item model number | AK-A8361042 |
| Item Weight | 3.36 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.72 x 1.77 x 0.59 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.72 x 1.77 x 0.59 inches |
| Color | Silver, White |
| Manufacturer | Anker |
| ASIN | B072F2M874 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | May 2, 2017 |
