iMac to Macbook Pro - USB Connections

[Marc]

I've just ordered an M2 Macbook Pro to replace my iMac. Of course, I'm going to lose my 4 USB ports to be replaced with 2 Thunderbolt ports so now I'm looking for a small USB hub that can plug into one of the Thunderbolt ports and itself have both USB-A & USB-C ports so I can plug external hard drives into it as well as a charging cable (USB-C and lightning)

I've had a search on Amazon, but struggling to find what I need so any recommendation would be much appreciated.

TIA

 

[Pound Coin]

I have an OWC hub, that is spendy but good, with 4 Thunderbolt ports, and SD, audio out, Ethernet, 3 USB. And it is powered, so no need for Mac charger.

I think these things change specs often.

I had a different, cheaper one, but it went flaky and got binned. Can't remember the make, sorry...

 

[Marc]

Ok, another question. I came across this one wchich might be whad I'm looking for

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-...9031&sprefix=usb+a+to+usb+c+hub,aps,96&sr=8-5

I notice the PD slot is 87W. There are others which are 100W. Assuming the higher the number, the better, would 13W be a noticeable difference in everyday use ?

 

[Musicman]

The PSU for the M2 MBP (the 13 inch) is 67W

Fast charge is supported with 85W external USB PD

Fast-charge your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro

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support.apple.com

Once you have got past 85W for fast charge, I doubt you will notice any difference between 87W and 100W

 

[Musicman]

If you think you're likely to need a USB C port for data (in addition to the remaining free one on the MBP) then something like these might be worth considering

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Upgraded-Delivery-Pixelbook-A83460A2-Gray/dp/B07ZVKTP53/ref=sr_1_10?crid=1DE6WX4BUNJH1&keywords=usb+a+to+usb+c+anker+4+port&qid=1668950062&sprefix=usb+a+to+usb+c+anker+4+port%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-10

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sitecom-CN-386-USB-C-Female-Delivery/dp/B07YN56F9T/ref=sr_1_21?crid=WSIC8O1G06BV&keywords=usb+a+to+usb+c+anker+4+port&qid=1668950108&sprefix=usb+a+to+usb+c+anker+4+port%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-21

Thunderbolt dock like Pound Coin mentions is the most flexible, but pricey

 

[AndrewFlannigan]

I've been using an "Ablewe 5 in 1 Aluminum USB Hub" for the last few years on my 2018 MBP and its still on Amazon at £19.99...

 

[Marc]

I've been using an "Ablewe 5 in 1 Aluminum USB Hub" for the last few years on my 2018 MBP and its still on Amazon at £19.99...

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That appears to be the one I linked to above, I'll take that recommendation.

 

[Marc]

Just got to wait until Thursday for the MacBook!

 

[hockeyumps48]

I use the Anker one the Musicman posted on my Dell XPS which only has 2 x USB C.

 

[Pound Coin]

I have something similar to that too, but it hasn’t got more than one USBC / Thunderbolt port, I see it more as a breakout device to give me other connections.