Dongletown guide

Choose the Right USB-C Hub

A short guide to HDMI, Ethernet, charging passthrough, SD cards, and buying only the ports you need.

Updated June 1, 2026

Start with the thing you are trying to connect. If the answer is one HDMI monitor, a keyboard, and a charger, you do not need a dock the size of a sandwich.

Prioritize the ports you use weekly. Extra ports are fine, but they often add heat, cost, and one more way for compatibility to become a civic dispute.