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Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1)

8.9Score
$60
Best price at Manufacturer

The USB-C hub for most people: the right ports, well built, fairly priced.

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ProductivityGeneral UseMac compatibility

Quick verdict

The USB-C hub for most people: the right ports, well built, fairly priced.

Best for

ProductivityGeneral UseMac compatibility

Why we like it

The Anker 555 is the go-to mainstream USB-C hub. Its eight ports cover 4K@60 HDMI, two 10Gbps USB-A and one 10Gbps USB-C data port, Gigabit Ethernet, UHS-I SD and microSD readers, and an 85W PD-in port for passthrough charging. The compact aluminum body fits in a laptop bag and stays cool. For anyone who wants a reliable, well-rounded hub without stepping up to a Thunderbolt dock, it is the default.

  • 4K@60 HDMI
  • 2× USB-A + 1× USB-C (10Gbps)
  • Gigabit Ethernet, SD/microSD
  • 85W passthrough charging

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Well-rounded 8-in-1 port set
  • 4K@60 HDMI + 10Gbps data
  • Compact, cool aluminum body

Worth noting

  • 1GbE (not 2.5GbE)
  • 85W PD-in ceiling
  • Single-display only

Performance breakdown

Every product is assessed against the same five criteria, from specifications and use-case fit. How we score

Performance8.0
Design9.0
Features9.0
Compatibility9.0
Value10.0

Key specifications

Connection
USB-C
Total Ports
8
HDMI
4K@60Hz
USB-A Data
2× USB-A 10 Gb/s
USB-C Data
1× USB-C 10 Gb/s
Passthrough Charging
85W
Ethernet
Gigabit (1 Gbps)
Card Reader
SD + microSD (UHS-I)
Compatibility
Mac / Windows / Chrome

Who should buy it

Most laptop users who want a dependable everyday hub for home or travel.

Who should skip it

Power users needing Thunderbolt bandwidth, dual displays or 2.5GbE.

Why choose this over the alternatives?

On price: This sits in the upper middle of the 4 USB-C hubs we track on price.

  • It holds the highest SetupArc score among the 4 USB-C hubs we track.
  • It ties for the strongest Features score in this group.
Cheaper alternative
SetupArc8.6
$50–$70

UGREEN Revodok Pro 109

Also suits productivity, for less money.

You gain: Typically about $5 less by reference price.

You give up: You give up a stronger Design score by going this way.

Price positions use our editorial reference prices, not live retailer quotes. Scores within a few tenths rarely decide a purchase — how we score.

Compare with similar products

SpecificationAnker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1)This productUGREEN Revodok Pro 109Anker 341 USB-C Hub (7-in-1)
SetupArc Score8.98.68.4
Price$60$55$36
ConnectionUSB-CUSB-C (integrated cable)USB-C
Total Ports897
HDMI4K@60Hz4K@60Hz (HDR)4K@30Hz
USB-A Data2× USB-A 10 Gb/s1× 10 Gb/s + 2× 5 Gb/s2× USB-A 5 Gb/s
USB-C Data1× USB-C 10 Gb/s1× USB-C 10 Gb/s1× USB-C 5 Gb/s
Passthrough Charging85W100W100W PD-in (up to 85W)
EthernetGigabit (1 Gbps)Gigabit (1 Gbps)Gigabit (1 Gbps)

Head-to-head comparisons

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Final verdict

8.9Score

For a laptop that just needs display, data, Ethernet and charging over one cable, the Anker 555 is the safe, well-rounded pick.

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