USB C Hub, uni USB C 8-in-1 Docking Station with 90 cm Detachable Cable, Multiport 4K @60Hz HDMI, 1Gbps LAN, 100W PD, 5Gbps USB 3.0, Suitable for iPad Pro, MacBook Pro/Air, Dell XPS, Galaxy etc.

This was one of the more expensive hubs, so I was curious to see what justified the price. The ports that I need in a hub are USB-A 3.0, SD-Card UHS-I, HDMI 4K (ideally 4K60 - but only Apple's new USB-C/HDMI hub has managed to achieve that) . Other nice-to-haves would be USB-C (data transfer, not just PD), ethernet.This hub ticked most boxes (apart from 4K60 and USB-C data) so I gave it a shot. First impressions are that it's well-designed and feels nice and weighty. The bumper gives it a unique look, as well as some added durability. It comes with a detachable USB C-C cable which creates a USB 3.1 Gen2 connection between the hub and laptop (10 Gbps). As advertised, this then gives 2 USB 3.0 ports at 5gbps, SD card at UHS-I speeds, 1Gbps ethernet, HDMI 1.4 (i.e. 4K60, sadly).Unlike some other hubs I've tried which become 'overloaded' when you use all (or many) ports, this hub worked fine with all 3 USB ports, both SD card slots and USB-C (charging) in use - and it seemingly kept them at their maximum rated speeds.Overall, this so far seems to be a high-quality well functioning hub. The downsides (for me, no 4K60) seems to be something only Apple have cracked with their hub, so can't hold that against this too much. The only other nice-to-have would've been easier indications for which port is the slow USB 2.0 one, but as it's on the other side of the hub it's easy to remember. Expensive - but easy to recommend!

In the past, Belkin held the crown for the best non-Apple accessories for Macs.But now the top spot is firmly in the hands of Uni Accessories. The combination of performance, aesthetic and cost-effectiveness of their products is second to none. In my experience of purchasing cables and accessories for myself, colleagues and family members: If Uni make it, it will be the best.I am a particular fan of this 8-in-1 hub for a couple of specific features (though all of the above is still perfectly true):- Detachable main USB-C cable. This makes storing it in a rucksack (where mine basically lives) neat and safe. On my previous hub, the main cable experiences a lot of stress because I had to bend it to put in order to put it in a logical pocket in my rucksack.- The rugged build AND lovely silicone sleeve. This gives you the option of safety and/or pleasing look. It's a nice touch and I can't imagine why others have not added this...- Space Grey colouring - bang on!Overall performance has been great. I just love the fact that I only need one cable into my mac and I have extra display, ethernet, lightning cable (for iPhone) and the rest in a lovely little package.Highly recommend.

Now, I admit that there is (probably) NO mention whatsoever of headphones output anywhere in the product description, I guess, to my mind at least this was a given (?)… so yes, I was rather disappointed that this rather critical feature (to me, at least) was lacking… But it is what it is. Great product, but would have been absolutely phenomenal if I could use it with my wired headphones.Sigh.. Guess you can’t have it all?

My main reasons for choosing this over the plethora of other USB type C hubs available were the ability to replace the cable connecting the hub to the host device, compatibility with iPad Pro, the selection of ports and price:-Removable cable. Although the supplied cable is of good quality and is perfectly usable, cables do wear out over time. Plus, my setup requires the ability to be connected to power and a number of accessories without lots of dongles dangling from my MacBook. The pass-through charging and ability to use a longer cable (I’m using a Cable Matters 10 Gbps 1 Metre cable), which is something no other portable hub I was able to find allows you to do, makes it possible to work comfortably from my sofa all day.-Compatibility with iPad Pro. Since the release of iOS 13, I’ve been working with more and more files from external devices on my iPad; this hub not only allows me to have multiple USB flash drives and a Micro SD card connected at the same time, it also allows me to do it while still connected to power AND to my home network via Ethernet when I’m in parts of the house where The Wi-fi signal is weak.-Selection of ports. While some reviewers have complained about the lack of an additional, data capable, USB-C port, my view is that most devices will have more than one anyway (my MacBook Pro has four of them) and the reason for buying a device such as this is to increase the number of non USB-C ports. I’ve found the Ethernet port in particular surprisingly useful (see my iPad comments above) and have yet to encounter a situation where I needed to plug something in that I didn’t have an available slot for.At only £45 I think anybody would be hard pressed to find a smaller (you can see in the photos just how compact it is), better built or more capable USB hub (I really tried and I couldn’t). That being said, if anyone from uni is reading this and looking for constructive criticism to help to develop future versions, more power to at least one of the USB slots to allow effective charging of a phone and a longer USB-C cable would be welcome additions (in my opinion at least).