Best USB-C Hubs for MacBook Air (Matched to Your Chip)
A MacBook Air has two (or three) USB-C/Thunderbolt ports and nothing else. A hub fixes that for the price of a dinner, but two Mac-specific details decide which one is worth buying: how many monitors your chip supports, and whether the hub’s second video port actually extends your desktop on a Mac.
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1. Best overall
Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1)
Anker model A8383 · USB-C hub
The HDMI port runs 4K at 60Hz, which is smooth enough for desk work. You also get two 10Gbps USB-A ports, Gigabit Ethernet, SD and microSD, and 85W pass-through charging. One video output matches what M1 and M2 Airs support anyway.
- Works with
- USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode
- Monitors
- 1 HDMI, up to 4K 60Hz
- Charging
- Up to 85W (100W charger in)
- Ports
- 2× USB-A 10Gbps, 1× USB-C 10Gbps data, Gigabit Ethernet, SD, microSD
Best for: One 4K monitor at a smooth 60Hz plus fast USB storage on a small budget.
Watch out: Only one display output. Charger not included.
Specs from Anker US — A8383 specifications (checked 2026-10-27).
2. Best for travel and photos
Anker 341 USB-C Hub (7-in-1)
Anker model A8346 · USB-C hub
Compact, with SD and microSD readers for camera cards. HDMI is limited to 4K 30Hz, fine for a projector or hotel TV.
- Works with
- USB-C with PD and DisplayPort Alt Mode
- Monitors
- 1 HDMI, up to 4K 30Hz
- Charging
- Up to 85W (needs 100W charger)
- Ports
- 2× USB-A 5Gbps, 1× USB-C data, SD + microSD (UHS-I)
Best for: Photographers and travelers who need card readers in a pocket-size hub.
Watch out: 4K is capped at 30Hz. Anker lists the USB-C data speed as both 480Mbps and 5Gbps.
Specs from Anker US — A8346 specifications, Anker Support — A8346 (checked 2026-10-27).
3. Best budget
Anker 332 USB-C Hub (5-in-1)
Anker model A8355 · USB-C hub
HDMI, two USB-A ports and a USB-C data port with 85W pass-through. The smallest way to plug in a mouse receiver, a thumb drive and a screen.
- Works with
- USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode
- Monitors
- 1 HDMI, up to 4K 30Hz
- Charging
- Up to 85W (100W charger in)
- Ports
- 2× USB-A 5Gbps, 1× USB-C 5Gbps data
Best for: The cheapest way to add HDMI and USB-A to a laptop bag.
Watch out: No card readers or Ethernet; 4K runs at 30Hz, which feels sluggish for desktop work.
Specs from Anker US — A8355 specifications (checked 2026-10-27).
Why not a hub with two video ports?
M1 and M2 MacBook Airs support one external display, per Apple’s tech specs. And hubs that rely on the Mac’s single video stream, like the Anker 565, show the same picture on both screens: Anker states its two outputs mirror on MacBooks. For two different screens on an M1/M2 Air you need a DisplayLink dock; on an M4 or M5 Air, a Thunderbolt dock.
Charging through the hub
All three picks accept up to 100W from your charger and pass up to 85W to the Air. Use a 100W USB-C charger and cable to get the full figure; a smaller charger means less power passes through.
Frequently asked questions
Can a USB-C hub run two monitors on a MacBook Air M1?
Not as two separate screens. The M1 and M2 Air support one external display; a regular hub can only mirror. You need a DisplayLink dock for two different screens.
Is 4K 30Hz okay for a MacBook Air?
For presentations and video, yes. For everyday desk work, 30Hz makes the cursor and scrolling look choppy; pick a hub rated 4K 60Hz, like the Anker 555.