![]() Most of the products tested here work with non-Apple USB-C laptops too, but you can read our more general roundup of the best USB-C hubs. You can also add extra USB-C ports to a MacBook.įor more detail on USB-C, take a look at our guide to Mac and iPhone ports. Other companies offer more budget-friendly alternatives, along with a range of other USB-C cables, chargers and accessories. ![]() ![]() Similarly to Apple’s Lightning connector, USB-C doesn’t have to be plugged in at a certain orientation, which means that you can wave bye-bye to the age-old USB guessing game of “Which way does it go in?”įortunately for those without a full range of USB-C gear, Apple will provide you with an adapter to extend the functionality of this port… for a (high) price. Thunderbolt 3 Macs can use USB-C accessories, but may lose some of their extra bandwidth (T3’s 40Gbps vs USB-C’s 5–10Gbps). You’ll find Type C on the 12in MacBook, and a faster variant of it (called Thunderbolt 3) on the MacBook Pro (13in and 15in) and newer (post-2018 models) of the MacBook Air. It’s no one-trick pony, either - USB-C handles data transfer, video output and power input. USB-C is a newish standard of USB that allows transfer speeds of 10Gbps, as opposed to the current 5Gbps rate available with USB 3.0, while it also offers faster charging times. Best USB-C Adapters, Hubs, And Chargers for MacBook
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