I tested the Plugable 10-in-1 USB-C Hub — and this sleek and durable dock transformed my two-port laptop into a capable desktop workstation

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This impressive hub enables you to connect multiple accessories to your laptop via a single cable. Speeds are capped at 10Gbps in total, with each device consuming part of that bandwidth. The SD card reader is also limited to UHS-I. However, the premium build, boost to 10 ports, power passthrough and impressive 2.5Gbe network connection balance performance, build and cost exceptionally well.

Pros

  • +2.5GbE Ethernet
  • +125W pass-through
  • +Connection through a single cable

Cons

  • -SD reader is UHS-I
  • -Speed slows with more connections
  • -Gets warm under load

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