But if you’re using a desktop with a video card, you probably don’t need the extra HDMI port, as it most likely has multiple video outputs anyway. And you might not be able to do this at all if you’re using an external graphics card. This might be automatic if you’re using integrated video. I’m sure most Mac people reading this already know what I’m talking about, but for Windows folk with desktops: You’ll need to route the DisplayPort out of your video card through your Thunderbolt/USB solution for this HDMI-out to work. That isn’t a “USB Video Card”, it simply uses the “video over USB/Thunderbolt” protocols to pass the signal through. The reason I mention “designed for laptops” isn’t just the charge port though – It’s also the HDMI-out. That said, if you’re buying this for a laptop, but also want to take advantage of the full speed USB 3.1 ports and SD/MicroSD Card reader, feel free to use this on anything. If you just needed a good, reliable desktop USB (A) 3.1 hub, the one I previously reviewed is probably a better choice. That said, it will work on desktops with USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, as well as USB A via a converter.
I think the first ting to mention is this device is really designed for laptops – Especially ones with only a few USB-C ports, so you can take advantage of the hub’s charge port without “loosing” a USB port. If you’re just looking for a great USB-C hub and SD / MicroSD card reader for your laptop, click on the link below…but if you’d like more details and a full review, keep reading: My only complaint is that it’s not compatible with the Nintendo Switch You’ll need to purchase a different adapter for that.
The USB 3.1 ports ran at full speed, the charge port allowed me to charge my MacBook while using it and the HDMI-out worked on all DP/TB/USB-C compatible laptops. I’ve been testing a small, portable USB-C hub and it performed well on both Mac and PC.
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