Anker USB-C Hub, 8-in-1 Multiport Ethernet Adapter with 4K@60Hz HDMI Port | 85W Max PD, 10Gbps USB-C & 2 USB-A Data Ports, microSD/SD Card Reader, for USB C Laptops, MacBook Pro, XPS, iPad and More: Is It Worth Buying?

The spec sheet points to a hub meant for a stationary desk setup rather than a bag you dig through between meetings. The built-in 7.48-inch USB-C cable connects to your laptop, and from there you get an HDMI port rated for 4K@60Hz on DP 1.4 laptops (or 4K@30Hz on DP 1.2 machines), a Gigabit Ethernet jack, a microSD/SD card reader, two USB-A ports, and a USB-C data port, all rated up to 10Gbps for file transfer. Note that the USB-C port on the hub is data-only; if you need dual monitor output, this isn't built for that.

Pass-through charging tops out at 85W, but Anker specifies the hub itself draws 15W to run, so it recommends a 100W PD charger and cable to get full power to your laptop. That detail matters: pair it with a lower-wattage charger and you'll get less than 85W reaching your device.

This fits people who work from a fixed spot and want to plug in one cable and have HDMI, wired internet, card slots, and extra USB all live at once. Photographers and video editors who move files off SD cards regularly, and anyone on a video call who wants a wired Ethernet connection instead of relying on Wi-Fi, are squarely in the target group. The 4.3-star average across a large number of ratings suggests it holds up for that kind of daily desk use.

It's compatible with USB-C, USB4, and Thunderbolt connections, and works with macOS 12+, Windows 10/11, ChromeOS, and any laptop with DP Alt Mode and PD support. Anker explicitly excludes Linux compatibility, so Linux users should look elsewhere.

Skip this if you need dual external monitor support, run Linux, or want something pocket-sized for travel — the fixed short cable and eight-port body are built for a desk, not a laptop bag. If you just need a single HDMI-out and nothing else, a smaller, cheaper adapter will serve you better.