Tuesday, 13 April 2021

The best USB-C adapters and hubs for the refreshed Surface Laptop 4 add the ports you need on a day-to-day basis. Whether you need more USB, Ethernet, or SD cards, these affordable accessories can change the way you use your laptop. We've rounded up a bunch of the best right here.

Premium Option

CalDigit SOHO dock

Editor's choice

If you're on the hunt for a high-quality hub, the CalDigit SOHO should be seriously considered. It adds six total ports, USB-C power passthrough, and it has a removable host cable. With 10Gbps USB-C performance, it will make the most of your Surface Laptop 4's port capabilities. External display support includes dual 4K@60Hz.

$80 at Amazon

Budget Pricing

Anker USB-C 5-in-1 adapter

Staff pick

This 5-in-1 Anker USB-C hub adds two USB-A 3.0, an HDMI port with support for 4K at a 60Hz refresh rate, as well as SD and microSD card readers. This slim hub doesn't cost nearly as much as our top pick, ideal if you don't care as much about maximizing port performance and just want something you can slip into a bag.

$26 at Amazon

$26 at Newegg

Ethernet Included

OWC USB-C Travel Dock E

The OWC USB-C Travel Dock E brings Ethernet, dual USB-A 3.2, HDMI, UHS-II SD card reader, and USB-C power passthrough (up to 92W) in a compact puck. The host cable isn't removable, but it does have a channel on the bottom for safe storage. External display support includes a single 4K display at 60Hz through the HDMI port.

$65 at Newegg

$65 at B&H

All The Ports

VAVA USB-C 8-in-1 hub

If you foresee a lot of accessory connections, VAVA's 8-in-1 hub might be the right choice. It offers dual USB-A 3.0 and a single USB-A 2.0, HDMI for 4K at a 30Hz refresh rate, Ethernet, SD and microSD card readers, and USB-C power passthrough with up to 100W of charging power back to your host Laptop 4. It also happens to be priced to sell.

$55 at Amazon

$57 at Newegg

USB-C To USB-A

Aukey USB-C adapter

Sometimes all you need to do is turn USB-C into USB-A. This three-pack of Aukey adapters gets the job done without hassle or taking up room. Add one to each of your laptop carriers or keep them around the office. They're inexpensive and great to have on hand when the need arises and you don't want to use an entire hub or dock.

$7 at Amazon

Simply USB-A

Aukey USB-A hub

Just want to add some USB-A ports to your Surface Laptop 4? The Aukey USB-A is an inexpensive solution. Connect the slim, travel-friendly hub via USB-C and get access to four USB-A 3.0 ports. A status light is included to let you know it's working as intended.

$12 at Amazon

For Your Monitor

uni USB-C to HDMI adapter

Just want an adapter that can turn your USB-C port into the right port for your HDMI monitor? This one from uni is affordable and gets the job done. It can handle up to a 4K display at 60Hz, plus the cable is braided for extra resilience. If you travel, it's small enough to take away just about anywhere.

$14 at Amazon

Wired Internet

uni USB-C to Ethernet adapter

The Surface Laptop 4 comes with Wi-Fi 6 for reliable wireless internet, but sometimes you just need an Ethernet hookup. This adapter from uni delivers with speeds up to 1Gbps. The braided cable adds some extra durability, and it's small enough to slip into a sleeve pocket when you need to take off.

$18 at Amazon

For Removable Storage

UGREEN USB-C to SD adapter

This adapter from UGREEN is great for any photographers to have on hand. It adds SD and microSD UHS-I card readers that can be used simultaneously, plus a single USB-A 2.0 port for emergencies. It's small enough to easily travel with you, and the braided cable is more durable than your standard plastic fare.

$15 at Amazon

If we're making some suggestions

All of the above USB-C adapters and hubs will complement the refreshed Surface Laptop 4. But if you're still wondering where to start, we can make a couple of further suggestions.

For a full USB-C hub, the CalDigit SOHO is a top option. CalDigit is maker of our pick for best Thunderbolt 3 dock and best laptop docking station, so it's no surprise that its compact hub is also an excellent pick.

The 10Gbps USB-C connection allows for dual 4K displays each at a 60Hz refresh rate, plus excellent performance for any connected accessories. You get a downstream USB-C port, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0b, UHS-II SD card reader and microSD card reader, as well as AC adapter USB-C passthrough with up to 100W of charging power. It's all contained in a premium aluminum chassis with removable host cable.

If you need something more on the budget side, Anker's USB-C 5-in-1 hub is no doubt a better pick. It adds dual USB-A 3.0, HDMI (with support for a 4K display at a 30Hz refresh rate), and SD and microSD card readers.



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