Reddit reviews Anker USB C Hub, 3-in-1 Type C Hub, 4K USB C to HDMI Adapter, USB 3.0, with 60W Power Delivery Charging Port for MacBook Pro 2016/2017/2018, ChromeBook, XPS, and More (Space Grey)

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i use this anker one. HDMI port , Power pass through port and a usb 3.0 for mouse and keyboard. I use a logitech mouse and keyboard combo with one receiver so i only need one port but anker has another hub with 2 usb ports , hdmi and power in, for the same price. You could connect a usb speaker as well

Ok. I’m glad you asked. Ha ha.

First, let me mention that you can use a USB cable plugged into a power source then use male to male headphone cables to get the old analogue sound but that’s not the ideal way to use the G6. In fact, sometimes I’ve found that the Switch sound wasn’t strong enough for the G6 to pick up.

Ideally, you want to use the USB. It’s worth it.

Here is what I do / have done / continue to do.

1: You can get a cable that has USB-C on one end and micro USB on the other

Cable Matters USB C to Micro USB Cable (Micro USB to USB-C Cable) with Braided Jacket 3.3 Feet in Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UUBRX0Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DRGwCbRSPDZ6D

The problem is that you run into an issue when you need a charge since the USB is taken with the G6.

I also found that if you power the G6 and the Switch by the same charger, you get a power whine so you can’t plug them both into a multi USB charger. It’s too loud to ignore so that also didn’t work.

2. Here is how I solved the problem of being able to use the G6 in handheld mode and still be able to power it.

I found a dongle that lets me power the Switch as well as the G6 while still allowing me to connect to to the G6 via USB.

If you use this thing, you can connect the G6 to the USB port, connect a power source with PD to the USB power input, and connect the built-in USB-C to the Switch.

Anker USB C Hub, 3-in-1 Type C Hub, 4K USB C to HDMI Adapter, USB 3.0, with 60W Power Delivery Charging Port for MacBook Pro 2016/2017/2018, ChromeBook, XPS, and More (Space Grey) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DD8BLJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_n4GwCbQ5671ZC

It ended up being a little annoying how short the attached cable was because it has to hang out of the Switch. I had to find a USB-C extension cable that allowed for power AND DATA transfer. Lots of power cables out there that won’t carry the data which is what the cable needs for the G6 and Switch to communicate. I ended up finding this cable and it worked beautifully:

Poyiccot USB Type C Extension Cable (3.3Ft/1M), High Speed Super Fast Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB 3.1 Type C Male to C Female Extension Charging & Sync Cable Cord For Nintendo Switch, Macbook & More (Straight) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M3OHPD7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_26GwCb8VAGK0R

The setup I’ve finally settled in on to be able to charge the Switch, power the G6, and connect the G6 to the Switch by USB is this:

Power Supply with 60W PD —>
Anker adapter in USB C PD port
G6 plugged into the USB port with a micro USB cable
Switch plugged into the attached USB-C cable built into the Anker adapter (with the USB-C extension cord I bought)
Headphones plugged into the G6

It sounds complicated... and it was complicated to figure out... but now, I LOVE IT.

I use this one on my tab s4.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Adapter-Delivery-Charging-Chromebook/dp/B07DD8BLJW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=FYIW89WI94FO&keywords=anker+3+in+1+hub&qid=1567676772&s=gateway&sprefix=Anker+3+in+1+hub%2Caps%2C251&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DD8BLJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uzdQCbF0F5XMP

I have this one and love it, idk if u want the extra usb A though

I was using an Anker hub with PD that I had bought for a Chromebook. It ended up being annoying because the built in cable to connect to my 2019 MBP was too short. I have my MBP on a stand and it would hang awkwardly in the air. Here is a link to the old hub: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Adapter-Delivery-Charging-Chromebook/dp/B07DD8BLJW

I had this laying around and decided to start using it again: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Gigabit-Ethernet-Converter-Support/dp/B014ZOJX7W

Instead of using an adapter for the existing USB A to B cable I bought a new skinny cable instead: Cable Matters Type-C USB 3.1 Type B Cable (USB-C / USB C USB B 3.0 / Type-C USB 3.1 to USB B ) in Black 3.3 Feet https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UXKTJE0

This setup gives me 3 high speed USB 3.0 ports and gigabit Ethernet. Plus it's small and easy to pack up. I like that the new Cable Matters cable is detachable (of course) and it's extremely thin. Kinda cool. :shrug:

Sure, you just need a USB-C hub that has a power delivery (PD) USB-C port. Amazon has quite a few. This is the one I'm using on my 2017 MBP. I run my USB C power through this, as well as an HDMI cable ... and this connects through a single USB port on my MBP. fwiw though... this hub does act up sometimes with the monitor so you might want to check reviews.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Adapter-Delivery-Charging-Chromebook/dp/B07DD8BLJW/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=anker+usbc+hub&qid=1556213211&s=gateway&sr=8-7

These are just a few I found. Remember to double check their compatibility with macOS as well as checking other websites for better prices.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q3HP6KQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_r1tnDbAGSRGJM

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HMX12ZM/A/caldigit-ts3-plus-dock?fnode=c868dc03b71d7658bc70482dcfd71f3ad98e49adb6d191cb71a0e446bcb747d0ee198d2d9c99ddbbd7990fc33788bc9e5b24fc1f1eace61b70350d35161a7ab789dad2cb6e61d2fa25e9a1a8899d1534639f7d5c4ee1379a1c24f53c842016ed

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMLTCPL/ref=emc_b_5_t

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DD8BLJW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s01?ie=UTF8\&psc=1

\^\^\^ I personally have this and use it with my XPS 13. Since it’s just usbc I believe that it should work universally.

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Edit: incorrect spelling

However your hint was great I'm going with this one:

https://www.amazon.de/Anker-Adapter-Delivery-MacBook-ChromeBook/dp/B07DD8BLJW/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1542825982&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=Anker+3-in-1+USB+C+Hub%2C+4K+USB+C+to+HDMI+Adapter%2C+USB+3.0%2C+with+60W+Power+Delivery+Charging+Port+for+MacBook+Pro+2016%2F2017%2F2018%2C+iPad+Pro+2018%2C+Chromebook%2C+XPS%2C+and+More

Developer mode is set and reset by opening up the case and pressing a small button on the motherboard. To get out of developer mode you will also need a powered USB hub (like this one https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Adapter-Delivery-Charging-Chromebook/dp/B07DD8BLJW) and a thumb drive loaded with the original firmware.

Here is a link to the instructions: https://github.com/marcosscriven/galeforce/wiki/How-to-reset-to-normal-mode