Belkin USB-C Multimedia Hub

I had similar product but it stopped working one fine day. I had this product 2 weeks ago and immediately started using this. I have a MacBook so its really helpful to have that type c connection. It has USB ports, a SD card reader and an extra type c port. I am a photographer so having that SD card slot really helps me to export the photos from my SD card to Mac. Also I have MacBook Air which only has 2 types c ports, so having that extra type c port really comes handy. it also has an ethernet port which I have not used but I could see the use of it when I need to upload large video files online, then I can connect my MacBook to my modem directly via ethernet cable to get 1gbps speed. it also has HDMI port which is good if I want to connect to an extra monitor. ... MoreI had similar product but it stopped working one fine day. I had this product 2 weeks ago and immediately started using this. I have a MacBook so its really helpful to have that type c connection. It has USB ports, a SD card reader and an extra type c port. I am a photographer so having that SD card slot really helps me to export the photos from my SD card to Mac. Also I have MacBook Air which only has 2 types c ports, so having that extra type c port really comes handy. it also has an ethernet port which I have not used but I could see the use of it when I need to upload large video files online, then I can connect my MacBook to my modem directly via ethernet cable to get 1gbps speed. it also has HDMI port which is good if I want to connect to an extra monitor. Which I do for my videos and photos editing. I cannot see how I can stay without this multiport adapter.

I find that laptops today have cut way back on how many ports they offer. I love my laptop, but it only has 1 USB-A and 2 USB-C, and an HDMI port. I was able to go Bluetooth with my mouse and printer, but that was not an option with everything. Since I hook up a variety of peripherals to my laptop (thumb drive, external hard drive, monitor, LCD projector, etc), I was in search of a hub with a variety of ports that was safe to use and lightweight and portable for when I travel. Product Features: • Aluminum body • Built-in 3-inch USB-C cable for connecting to your laptop • Supports USB PD 3.0 pass-through up to 60 W • One USB-C data/charging port • Two USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 5 Gbps ports • Full-size HDMI output supporting up to 4K at 30 Hz • UHS-1 SD card reader • Gigabit ... MoreI find that laptops today have cut way back on how many ports they offer. I love my laptop, but it only has 1 USB-A and 2 USB-C, and an HDMI port. I was able to go Bluetooth with my mouse and printer, but that was not an option with everything. Since I hook up a variety of peripherals to my laptop (thumb drive, external hard drive, monitor, LCD projector, etc), I was in search of a hub with a variety of ports that was safe to use and lightweight and portable for when I travel. Product Features: • Aluminum body • Built-in 3-inch USB-C cable for connecting to your laptop • Supports USB PD 3.0 pass-through up to 60 W • One USB-C data/charging port • Two USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 5 Gbps ports • Full-size HDMI output supporting up to 4K at 30 Hz • UHS-1 SD card reader • Gigabit ethernet • Works with Mac® OS X® 10.8 or later, Windows® 10 or later, Chrome OS™ Tested Compatibility: • MacBook® with USB-C 3.1 Port • MacBook Pro® 13” with Thunderbolt™ 3 • MacBook Pro 15” with Thunderbolt 3 • MacBook Pro 15” with Touch Bar™ and Thunderbolt 3 • HP Spectre x360 with USB-C 3.1 • Dell® XPS 13 with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C 3.1 • HP Pavilion x360 with USB-C 3.1 • ASUS® ZenBook Flip S with USB-C 3.1 • Lenovo® Yoga 910 with USB-C 3.1 • Microsoft® Surface® Book 2 with USB-C 3.1 • Dell Chromebook™ 3180 with USB-C 3.1 • ASUS Chromebook Flip C302 with USB-C • Google Pixelbook™ with USB-C 3.1 Package Inclusions: • Belkin F4U092 • Quick Start Guide • Regulatory Documentation For FAQs on product information, if you want to know the tested compatibility for your devices, specific hardware information, and functionality, visit https://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=315197 What I like about the Belkin USB-C multiport hub is that it: • Offers up to 56 bps of bandwidth and is speedy • Connects to a variety of devices by a single cable (USB-C, 2 USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet, SD card) • Is attractive with a brushed metallic exterior, not cheap plastic • Supports 4K 30Hz monitors (that’s some picture!) • Is compact and lightweight, easy to carry in my purse or briefcase for use in the airport or on the plane itself. (0.8” w x 2.75” h; 6.83” length with cable; 4.16 oz) • Serves as a multiple device charging station (wireless headphones, cell phone, iPod) since so many hotels don’t offer adequate plugs or ports • Is protected by a Belkin Connected Equipment Warranty. If your device is damaged by an electrical charge while properly connected to the hub, Belkin will repair or replace it up to a value of $2,500. That is a motivator! Sometimes when I travel or even at work, wireless Internet is not available or is undependable. In that case, I want a secure, faster Internet connection via an Ethernet port, but my laptop doesn’t have one. However, this hub does, and it is a 1Gb Ethernet port. The hub offers pass-through charging up to 60-Watts so there’s no need to choose between port expansion and power. However, my laptop sent me a message to only use an approved, brand power cable. That made me nervous that there might be issues. It is great that the warranty is provided, but I don't ever want to have to use it to replace my laptop. The only thing this hub doesn’t have that I wish it did is a VGA port for when I do PowerPoint presentations on older LCD projectors that don’t have an HDMI port. The other aspect that I don’t like is the cable is a bit rigid. My USB-C port is on the right side of my laptop and for the hub and cable to sit right, the hub has to be laid upside down. Finally, I have only had the hub for about a week and there is already a scratch on the top. For these three reasons, I am rating this a 4, since a 4.5 isn’t on option.

Belkin’s been a known name in the mobile accessory space for many years, making a wide swath of charging, connectivity, and travel computing gear covering pretty much any mobile need. They’ve made countless USB docks and accessories over the years that use the ubiquitous USB-A port (the rectangular one we’ve been seeing since the late 90s), but as the market continues to shift to the newer, more capable USB-C, Belkin seemingly recognizes that we’ve got many years to come of wrangling these two port types. With some devices shipping with only a single USB-C port, this becomes much more of a challenge than it should be. Thankfully, Belkin’s USB-C Travel Multimedia Dock + Charge handles all of these concerns with aplomb in a simple, well-built, port-abundant shell. ... MoreBelkin’s been a known name in the mobile accessory space for many years, making a wide swath of charging, connectivity, and travel computing gear covering pretty much any mobile need. They’ve made countless USB docks and accessories over the years that use the ubiquitous USB-A port (the rectangular one we’ve been seeing since the late 90s), but as the market continues to shift to the newer, more capable USB-C, Belkin seemingly recognizes that we’ve got many years to come of wrangling these two port types. With some devices shipping with only a single USB-C port, this becomes much more of a challenge than it should be. Thankfully, Belkin’s USB-C Travel Multimedia Dock + Charge handles all of these concerns with aplomb in a simple, well-built, port-abundant shell. Disclaimer: I tested this device using a Windows laptop only, as it’s the only device I have with USB-C capabilities. Though Belkin indicates this is tablet-compatible (and thus should be phone-compatible by extension), I was unable to test. - Setup & Initial Impressions Kudos to Belkin for keeping the packaging simple and recyclable. As it’s a pretty standard USB dock setup was as simple as plugging the hub into a device with a USB-C port, and after some automatic configuration the dock was ready to use. Build quality is excellent. Encased in an all-aluminum shell, the dock feels heftier than others I’ve used in the past, and I have no doubt this thing will stand up to some careless use over time. I would’ve liked to see a braided cable at this price, but the connection ends feel plenty robust like they should take a few hundred awkward bends at the bottom of a laptop bag without issue. - USB Power Delivery The hallmark feature of this hub compared to other options is the inclusion of USB-C pass-through charging, up to 60 watts. This means most devices will be able to charge at full speed when a USB-C power adapter is connected to the power port on the dock, and some will be limited if they use more (USB-C specification allows for up to 100 watts). That said, being able to charge at a reasonable speed at all while using an array of ports is a welcome upgrade. One nice feature of the power pass-through is that also increases the output power of each of the USB-A ports on the hub. These ports are restricted to 1.8 amps (9 watts) total between them when no power adapter is connected, which is fine for most needs. However, if you use an external “pocket” hard drive or external DVD/Blu-Ray drive, these could fall short of providing the power needed to use them. Plugging in a power adapter to the USB-C port bumps total output to 3 amps (15 watts), allowing such devices to function. - Ethernet & HDMI Gigabit ethernet is welcome on this hub, as less expensive hubs often only feature a 10/100 port (10x slower) to cut costs. I attained full speeds when testing and the connection was stable across several large file transfers. I found that the HDMI port is HDMI 1.4 compliant, allowing output at 1080p resolution at 60Hz or up to 4K resolution at 30Hz. This was somewhat surprising as the dock is rated for a 5Gbps transfer rate, but HDMI 1.4 for 4K at 30Hz is a 10Gbps signal. Regardless, I had no difficulty connecting my laptop to an external display for the first time ever, and the connection was flawless. - SD & USB Slots Once again, no complaints here. Both USB ports function as they should, supporting USB3.0 data transfers up to the proper 5Gbps speed. I maxed out all my devices when testing and didn’t encounter any issues. The SD card slot, similarly, worked just fine. - Bottom Line There isn’t terribly much to say about the Belkin USB-C Travel Multimedia Dock + Charge; it’s a perfectly competent dock that will ease the transition from USB-everything to a wireless future. It does everything it promises without a hitch, feels built to last, and delivers pretty much everything may need to use on a modern, port-starved device. The MSRP is high, but justifiably so, since this just works and works well, which is far higher praise than I can give for my last two USB-C docks that were among its “budget” competition. Recommended!