A major limitation in the design of Apple’s MacBooks prevents users from having a more productive and efficient experience. Jony Ive, the former Chief Design Officer of Apple, focused on creating slimmer and lighter designs for the products. To create these designs, however, Apple had to sacrifice a major component: the ports.

 

Thankfully, the tech world has started to integrate USB C ports into most devices today. By using hubs that are compatible with USB C ports, Mac users can enjoy the following advantages that non-Mac users benefit from.

 

The latest MacBooks only have two USB C ports. This limitation makes it difficult for users who need to transfer data from SD cards or connect their device to present on projectors or external monitors.

USB C hubs can maximize your computer’s ports by giving you access to multiple ports through a small and compact device. USB C hubs typically contain readers for SD cards as well as ports for HDMI, VGA, and more! These hubs can also handle multiple functions at once, thus increasing your Mac's functionality.

The speed of your data transfer can be affected by the type of USB cable or hub that you use. USB 2 can only transmit data at a speed of 480 Mbps, while USB 3.2 can do it at 5 Gbps. On the other hand, USB C is not only compatible with most devices, but it can also support data transfer at a speed of 10 Gbps.

The good news for Mac users is that you can plug in a USB C hub to enjoy data transfer at this heightened speed. This means that you can transfer a movie file to your Mac in a second! Furthermore, if your MacBook and your USB C hub both support the faster connectivity of Thunderbolt 3, then data can be transferred at an even faster speed of 40 Gbps.

The flow of charge within USB C hubs is precisely measured so that they can deliver high electrical power to several devices and handle fast charging. USB C hubs have carefully calculated PCB stackup impedance which allows for crosstalk susceptibility that penetrates the power planes. This means that its components are so connected that power flows better through the wires.

These components allow USB C hubs to handle up to 100 watts of power, giving it a larger capacity to charge more energy-consuming devices, such as laptops. Furthermore, its capacity to support higher wattages enables fast charging. In fact, hubs that can handle higher wattages are able to charge devices 70% faster than standard cables that can only handle 5 watts.

There are Apple products that cannot connect to MacBooks because they need access to more power. This issue may show up when you plug adapters or even iPhones directly to your MacBook. However, using a self-powered USB C hub as the middleman between your MacBook and your other Apple devices can fix this issue.

USB C hubs get power through their own batteries or through an electrical outlet, which means that they can connect devices and power them at the same time. If your Apple products need a greater electrical charge, then USB C hubs can help power these Apple gadgets while also serving as a connection between the two.

USB C hubs are great accessories that complement your device's performance. Plugging in a compact USB C hub can increase your device’s functionality by speeding up the data transfer and charging process, giving you access to more ports, and providing power for your Mac accessories. Overcome your MacBook’s limitations and improve your experience by investing in a USB C hub today.