The Anker USB-C Hub with Ethernet is an eight-port expansion hub that turns a single USB-C port on your laptop into a full workstation setup. It includes a 4K HDMI output at 60Hz, a gigabit Ethernet port, a 10Gbps USB-C data port, two USB-A 3.0 data ports, an SD card reader, a microSD card reader, and an 85W USB-C Power Delivery pass-through charging port that keeps your laptop charging while you use everything else. The whole hub is built from aluminum, weighs under four ounces, and connects through a built-in USB-C cable that tucks against the body when you toss it in a bag.
A simple way to organize all your peripherals in one hub
The 4K @ 60Hz HDMI port is by far the most important upgrade on this product compared to older USB-C hubs, which top out at 4K @ 30Hz. With the higher refresh rate, your display will run as smoothly as if it were connected directly to a computer. This makes the Anker USB-C Hub with Ethernet work like a true docking station rather than just mirroring your laptop’s screen.
The gigabit Ethernet port is another feature that sets this apart from cheaper adapters. A wired connection delivers faster, more stable, lower-latency performance for video calls, large file transfers, and remote desktop sessions. Plugging into Ethernet through this hub gives you the full 1Gbps speed of a wired connection without a separate dongle taking up bag space.
The hub’s 10 Gbps USB-C port supports connecting external SSDs at full speed. It also has two USB-A 3.0 ports, which are great for mice, keyboards, thumb drives, and other peripherals that don’t require high speeds. The SD card readers support all common card formats and let you easily transfer your pictures from the memory card in your camera.
Pass-through charging via USB-C Power Delivery delivers up to 85W, with 15W subtracted for the hub’s operation. Therefore, if you plug a 100W charger into the hub, it will provide 85W to your laptop even if the hub is operating at maximum capacity. That should be sufficient to Fast Charge laptops such as the MacBook Pro without worrying about ditching your peripherals to do so.
The Anker USB-C Hub with Ethernet is going for $36 right now instead of the usual $50. It ships with a travel pouch and an 18-month warranty. At this price, it replaces a tangle of individual adapters and dongles with a single piece of aluminum that plugs in once and gives a two-port laptop the connectivity of a full-size desktop.
