Best USB-C Hubs for MacBook Pro (What You Actually Need to Add)
Apple lists an HDMI port, an SDXC card slot, a headphone jack and MagSafe on every current 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro. So a hub that mainly adds HDMI and an SD reader duplicates what you already have.
What a MacBook Pro is missing is USB-A for older drives and receivers, and wired Ethernet. Pick for those.
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1. Best overall
Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1)
Anker model A8383 · USB-C hub
Two 10Gb/s USB-A ports for fast drives, Gigabit Ethernet and a USB-C data port, plus 85W pass-through. Its HDMI and card readers are spares if you need a second set.
- 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 budget
Anker 332 USB-C Hub (5-in-1)
Anker model A8355 · USB-C hub
Two USB-A ports and a USB-C data port in a small hub for the bag. HDMI is limited to 4K 30Hz, but your MacBook Pro’s own HDMI port is the better choice anyway.
- 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).
3. Best for a one-cable desk
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
CalDigit model TS4 · Thunderbolt dock
If you want one cable for charging, monitors, Ethernet and every peripheral, a Thunderbolt dock is the step up: eight 10Gb/s USB ports, 2.5GbE and 98W.
- Works with
- Thunderbolt 4 / 3, USB4
- Monitors
- DisplayPort 1.4 + 2 downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports
- Charging
- Up to 98W
- Ports
- 5× USB-A 10Gbps, 3× USB-C 10Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD, audio
Best for: A one-cable desk: charge, monitors, wired network and every peripheral.
Watch out: How many monitors work is set by your laptop chip, not by the dock.
Specs from CalDigit — TS4 interfaces and power (checked 2026-10-27).
Use the built-in HDMI first
Apple’s display limits count every external screen, whether it is on the built-in HDMI, a Thunderbolt port or a hub. Plug your main monitor into the MacBook Pro directly, and use a hub for the ports Apple does not include.
16-inch Pro? Mind the charging
These hubs pass up to 85W, and Apple ships the 16-inch MacBook Pro with a 140W adapter. Keep MagSafe connected for heavy work, or see our 16-inch MacBook Pro dock guide for 140W docks.
Frequently asked questions
Does the MacBook Pro have an SD card slot and HDMI?
Yes. Apple lists one HDMI port and one SDXC card slot on current 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.