USB-C hubs — 6-in-1 / 7-in-1 for MacBook & iPad

Question 1: what do you want to connect? External monitor + USB keyboard + USB stick + SD card = 6-in-1 is enough. Plus Ethernet or audio out = 7-in-1. Plus second monitor = USB-C hub with daisy chain or better a Thunderbolt 4 dock. Question 2: do you charge the MacBook through the hub? Then USB PD passthrough with 100 W In/PD Out is mandatory — the hub forwards 85–96 W to the laptop, keeps 4–15 W for hub functions. Question 3: MacBook or iPad? MacBook = hub with integrated cable (15–20 cm), iPad = dongle shape directly on the port (more compact, less wobble).

USB-C hubs typically deliver USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) at downstream ports (USB-A and USB-C). HDMI output varies: budget hubs HDMI 1.4 → 4K@30Hz (mouse stutters), better hubs HDMI 2.0 → 4K@60Hz (smooth). SD slot: UHS-I (90 MB/s) is standard, UHS-II (300 MB/s) is rare — important for photo/video pros with V60/V90 cards. Note: HDMI + USB-A + SD used simultaneously share USB 3.2 Gen 2 bandwidth across all downstream lanes.

MacBook M-series: all hubs work. M1/M2/M3 MacBook Air and Pro 13″ only drive 1 external monitor — more needs DisplayLink or Thunderbolt 4. iPad Pro M-series: 6-in-1 and 7-in-1 hubs are fully detected — external display, keyboard, mouse, SD import in Photos. iPad with USB-C (Air 4+, Pro from 2018, Mini 6+, iPad 10+): hub works. Surface Pro 7+ and Windows laptops with USB-C DP Alt Mode: yes. iPhone 15+: simple hubs (USB-A, card reader) work, video out only on Pro/Pro Max.

Aluminium housings prevent heat buildup — important when HDMI 4K + 100 W PD run simultaneously. Hub power use itself: 1–3 W (PD passthrough loses 4–10 W as heat). Premium hubs have thermal throttling that reduces PD power when overheating. Aluminium fully recyclable — take-back via the RPD recycling programme.

Shipped from our Basel warehouse — A-Post 1–2 working days, express next business day or free pickup in Basel, Aarau or Olten. 2 years Swiss warranty on all products, 14-day returns. Invoice payment available (credit check by Powerpay), best-price guarantee CH. Aluminium housings are fully recyclable — return old adapters, hubs and storage media via our RPD recycling programme. Visit one of our stores for personal advice — bring your laptop or iPad and we will find the right accessory together.