Imac usb c hdmi & usb c hub
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andygo

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7,401 posts

285 months

Thursday 8th July 2021
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I'm looking for an adapter or hub for one of my iMacs usb c ports. I want to use the existing thunderbolt/usb c connection to hook up a second monitor via HDMI and that also offers at least one usb c port too replace the one used by the HDMI output.

There seems to be numerous hubs that offer HDMI and USB 3 ports with card readers etc, but none that seem to offer the additional usb c facility. I dont need any more usb 3 ports as I already have a mains powered hub that covers that, but do want tye USB c (or thunderbolt 3) facility.

Thanks

Mr Pointy

13,414 posts

189 months

Thursday 8th July 2021
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Maybe it's a bandwith issue? A lot of the bandwidth has gone to the HDMI port. This has one Type C data port:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-PowerExpand-Etherne...

If you search for Thunderbolt Dock you might get a few more choices:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Thunderbolt-Ether...

colin79666

2,224 posts

143 months

Friday 9th July 2021
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I've got the Anker one above for my MacBook that does the job - 2 USB C ports, 2 USB A, HDMI and Ethernet.

Be aware the cheaper USB C ones are usually limited to 30Hz at 4k if that matters to you. There is always the official Apple thunderbolt AV adaptor but it is stupid expensive:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT207806

Edited by colin79666 on Friday 9th July 08:57

andygo

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7,401 posts

285 months

Friday 9th July 2021
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Yeah, the Anker one looks the best bet, the other one suggested at £247 is a bit too high end for what I need.