A USB-C hub expands a single laptop port into the connections you actually use — HDMI, USB-A, card readers, Ethernet and passthrough charging. Focus on the ports you need daily, the charging power your laptop requires, and how portable it must be. These picks range from pocketable budget hubs to fuller desk companions.
Ranked by SetupArc score — our assessment across performance, design, features, compatibility and value. Based on current specifications and published third-party sources, not hands-on testing. How we score
The USB-C hub for most people: the right ports, well built, fairly priced.
Best suited for: Productivity · General Use · Mac compatibility
Tradeoff: 1GbE (not 2.5GbE)
The best value 9-in-1 hub: pricier-hub features at a lower price.
Best suited for: Productivity · General Use · Mac compatibility
Tradeoff: 1GbE (not 2.5GbE)
The best cheap hub: the essentials, done reliably, for around $30.
Best suited for: Productivity · General Use · Mac compatibility
Tradeoff: HDMI limited to 4K@30
The best-looking MacBook travel hub, with a solid everyday port set.
Best suited for: Productivity · Mac compatibility · General Use
Tradeoff: Pricey for the port set