Other than that though it is good, and I might buy a second one to daisy chain it - in which case I might see about getting the current one exchanged (but I can’t live without it in the meeanwhile). When I bought it it was a long wait time so didn’t return it. It randomly disconnects and reconnects - maybe once a week - and I know it is this port to blame - if the cable gets knocked then it happens too.
#Thunderbolt display power adapter for macbook pro usb c mac
I have one niggle, and that is the TB4 port to the Mac seems to be not perfect, as in not a very great and snug fit for the cable. It is well built - I also got some CalDigit TB4 cables and they are all really good quality. It was released before the new MBPs and I was expecting the new MBPs to have ethernet - so it would have made me happy too if this had an ethernet port - but I can just get a dongle so no problem really. I bought one of these for my M1 Mac Mini, intending to use it on my MBP (if it ever arrives). It pairs wonderfully with the new MacBook Pros when combined with Apple's latest selection of ports. Plus, it's backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4 devices - including iPad Pro. We love the small size and the plethora of Thunderbolt ports to utilize. If the Element Hub is helpful to you will almost certainly depend on your workflow. In our workflow, wired networking helps with our video upload speeds and reduces strain on the wireless network when transmitting data.įortunately, we have ports to spare for a dongle. With gigabit internet going into the office, we prefer to be wired when we can. For the rare instances when we do need them, it's nice to have a quartet at the ready.Įthernet is the only absent port we'd have liked to see. That leaves two Type-C ports for our various USB-C SSDs, microphones, and other accessories.Īt this point, we have very few USB-A accessories hanging around. Since Thunderbolt devices can daisy chain, all of those accessories we connect to one port.
Top down view of the CalDigit Element Hubīy putting more Thunderbolt/USB-C ports and USB-A ports, we can connect nearly everything we use day-to-day. We don't need duplicates of those ports on our hub. We've continuously clamored for more Type-C ports on hubs and fewer legacy ones, especially on smaller units like this.Īpple reintroduced an SD card reader on the latest MacBook Pros, alongside an HDMI output. There are enough USB-C hubs and Thunderbolt docks to cater to anyone's needs. We'd say the port selection on the Element Hub will be divisive, and that's ok. The USB-A ports can deliver up to 7.5W of power, and the Type-C ports can provide up to 15W to various accessories. It's below the more common 96W power supply we see on larger docks and certainly below the 140W max coming from MagSafe.
If you use the new 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro, this may not be enough juice when the host is under load. For iPad Pro users, you'll get up to 45W of power. No matter the devices connected to the hub, your Mac will still receive 60W of power. The Element Hub can supply a constant stream of power to your device, up to 60W.
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