The 10 Best USB-C Adapters 2021

A durable, if somewhat sizable hub for most purposes, the Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 covers all the bases, including the following ports: USB-C (two), USB-A (two), HDMI, Ethernet, SD, microSD. Pass-through charging allows charging of multiple devices up to 85 watts. 

The sole 10Gbps USB-C port delivers ultrafast throughput, and the HDMI output supports 4K video at 60Hz speeds. It also includes a travel pouch and an 18-month warranty, which is longer than many competing devices.

We recommend this hub in particular if you’re primarily concerned with network speed and display performance. It’s a bit larger than competing models, but user reviews favor its clean design and solid build quality.

With fewer ports and a higher price tag than the Anker 8-in-1, this Dell USB-C hub has ports for almost any display—but within a truly compact and portable design.

One of the standout features is the retractable cable and round design. This is huge for anyone concerned about cord management. It allows you to pack up the hub without your cables getting tangled with one another, and the circular design helps distribute the ends of your connections, rather than clumping in rows like most other docks.

Ports include: HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, Ethernet, USB 3.0 (type C), 3.0 USB (type A).

If you have a lot of old peripherals on the USB-A standard, this is a great option. While a bit pricier and lacking display ports, the Anker 10 Port 60W Data Hub offers an impressive 10 USB ports—ideal for musicians, artists, designers, and anyone else with a bunch of devices to connect. 

Seven of those ports are USB-A data ports and three are USB-A charging ports. (If your computer only has USB-C ports, you’ll need a USB-C–to–USB-B converter cord.)

Anker is one of the more reliable brands when it comes to charging hubs and accessories, and this model includes an 18-month warranty to boot.

On the more affordable side, the Hiearcool USB-C Dongle features familiar ports in a familiar design at a very competitive price. It includes the following: USB-A 3.0 (two), USB-C, HDMI, SD, microSD. The lack of an Ethernet or VGA port may annoy some people, but we think it’s understandable given the low price.

User reviews are largely favorable, save for a few concerns about the reliability of some connections. A few also complain about a short lifespan. Again, these are concerns you’ll have to weigh against the attractive price.

The Kensington SD1600P combines connectivity and portability in a sleek desktop design. A veritable docking station, it includes the following ports: USB-A (two), USB-C, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet. The port configuration and design makes the SD1600P an ideal station for multiple displays, and with pass-through power, you can charge all your devices and your computer simultaneously.

It’s certainly a pricey hub and a bit bigger than most, but its port configuration and power options make it quite the versatile little dock. Bring it with you to an office or coworking space, or leave it at your desktop with excellent options for cable management.

If you’re looking for a Thunderbolt hub, the Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock comes in a more affordable package than anything sold by Apple. The ports are sparse for the price, but it’s a well designed and highly capable hub for Thunderbolt displays and high-end Mac users.

This Elgato adapter includes the following ports: HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, and USB-A. That’s correct: There’s no support for USB-C—only Thunderbolt. So this is only an option for Mac users, but if you’re looking to connect a high-resolution display for your Mac, then this is a solid choice.

If you’re just looking for a cheap and easy way to connect a single USB device to your modern Macbook, look no further. This adapter features a USB input on one end and a USB-C output on the other.

Obviously, you can’t use this adapter to connect high-res displays or other peripherals, but it does allow you to connect any USB device to any USB Type-C port—be it a Macbook, Samsung Galaxy, or even a Nintendo Switch. It’s simple, cheap, compact, and comes in a two-pack (although you cannot connect two of them in adjacent Mac Thunderbolt ports).

If you like the modular, snap-on design of the Anker USB C Hub but own a PC, this Satechi hub has you covered. It expands your device’s USB-C port into an array of three USB-A ports, and two SD ports (although the SD and microSD ports cannot be used simultaneously). It’s a highly affordable way to connect several USB devices to a modern Macbook or laptop PC while saving on space.

It would be nice if the Satechi included Ethernet, HDMI, or another display port option, but the price is competitive for what it provides. 

This MOKIN hub is a highly affordable option if you’re looking to connect some USB devices or a high-res display to any USB-C device—Mac or PC. 

For less than $20 it delivers more than most competing USB-C hubs offer, including two USB-A ports, SD, microSD, and HDMI. That will allow you to connect a 4K display, as well as a couple USB devices.

It comes in a very slim package that’s ideal for travel, but the lack of an Ethernet port means gamers and other speed-oriented users will have to look elsewhere. That said, it’s a cheap and elegant, no-frills solution for USB connectivity.