Reddit reviews Satechi Aluminum Multi-Port Adapter 4K HDMI (30Hz), USB-C Pass-Through, Gigabit Ethernet, SD/Micro Card Reader, USB 3.0 Ports for 2016/2017 MacBook Pro 2015/2016/2017 MacBook and more (Space Gray)

You don’t need a bunch of dongles. There are hundreds of options that combine all of them in to one.

I went with this Satechi adapter because it has anything I could need. They have cheaper versions with less ports too.

I also grabbed two of these Anker adapters in case I just wanted to plug in a single cable.

With these two options I can plug in 99% of accessories that I will ever need.

Satechi

My apologies, looks like that was confusing (was not intended to be). Clarifying, I was looking at doing 3 USB-C to HDMI and then using a dock/hub to handle USB and ethernet. Thoughts?

Dock I was thinking about - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FWT7MEA/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1500569051&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=USB-c+dock&dpPl=1&dpID=51zxp5dugRL&ref=plSrch

However, I may just hold off till the hengedock comes out - https://hengedocks.com/pages/tethered-docks

A one of their horizontal dock would be legit but 5 hundo is a bit steep for me.

I think those links are for another of their products. This is the one I'm talking about, although there might have been a slight update.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FWT7MEA/ref=cm_cr_srp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

To answer your question, it is up to you, if you feel the product will be of the quality that you are seeking. In addition, keep in mind that people are more likely to leave a negative review than a positive review about a product so some of the positive recommendations go unpublished.

For example, I have used the Apple USB to Ethernet adaptor (see link below) for over 5 years. It has a 2.5 star rating on the Apple Store with lots of complaints; however, it has worked for me without any problems.

https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MC704ZM/A/apple-usb-ethernet-adapter?afid=p238%7Csx7pxEYBw-dm_mtid_18707vxu38484_pcrid_115761117166_&cid=aos-au-kwgo-pla-btb-product-MC704

I am looking at something like this: Satechi Multi-Port Adapter

This would also eliminate any other adapters I might need at the moment until newer devices start to implement USB-C

I’m using a satechi one :amazon

It’s got all the ports I potentially could’ve wanted on the Mac. It can heat up a bit and I’m not sure about it’s Hdmi / Ethernet port capabilities as I have no use for it so I didn’t test it yet.

I'm currently on the ThinkPad TB3 Dock and it does power delivery.

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/accessories/acc100356

I'm not sure about the dual display setup, i used a second adapter for USB-C -> HDMI for that. Sometimes the display manager freaked out when coming back from sleep that's why i changed to a single 27" 4k display now.

For traveling i use one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Aluminum-Multi-Port-Adapter-Ethernet/dp/B01FWT7MEA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1542814446&sr=8-5&keywords=satechi+usb-c+adapter

This is the one I have and it's fantastic.

No problems at all here with that. I have one of these I used to use on my MacBook: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FWT7MEA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Its really small and connects me to anything. I don't need to use it often because these days for presentations I can connect wireless to most conference rooms.

Not cheap but this will pretty much give you all the ports you'd need: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FWT7MEA

Something like this, or this?

There is a all in one adapter I found for $80 https://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Aluminum-Multi-Port-Adapter-Ethernet/dp/B01FWT7MEA/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1478468604&sr=1-2&keywords=Satechi+Aluminum+Multi-Port+Adapter+4K+%28Space+Gray%29

These have worked out well for us and has pretty everything: Satechi Aluminum Multi-Port Adapter 4K HDMI (30Hz), Type-C Pass Through, Gigabit Ethernet, SD/Micro Card Reader, and 3 USB 3.0 Ports For MacBook 12 and New MacBook Pro 2016 (Space Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWT7MEA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Khe-ybK9W07B3

MOKiN USB-C to HDMI/USB 3.0/USB C/F Multiport Adapter Supports 4K- Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IUXA9YK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1G8vzbZXQ76F7

This one works flawlessly.

This one is the best one out there

Satechi Aluminum Multi-Port Adapter 4K HDMI (30Hz), Type-C Pass Through, Gigabit Ethernet, SD/Micro Card Reader, and 3 USB 3.0 Ports For MacBook 12 and New MacBook Pro 2016 (Space Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWT7MEA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eI8vzb0SQKKQ5

Hello these 8 in 1 usb c hub on amazon , the hub have a good price ,you could compare them

1.79.99$ https://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Aluminum-Multi-Port-Ethernet-Pass-Through/dp/B075FW7H5J

2.89.99$ https://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Aluminum-Multi-Port-Adapter-Ethernet/dp/B01FWT7MEA

3.44.99$ https://www.amazon.com/Joody-Ethernet-Delivery-MacBook-ChromeBook/dp/B07L7PJJF7

4.48.99$ https://www.amazon.com/Joody-U8plus-Ethernet-Delivery-ChromeBook/dp/B07L7NX9JC

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I’ve started to deploy these at work for both MacBooks and Pros and had a lot of success. I tested it on my MacBook for months prior to deploying. Works really well!
Satechi Aluminum Multi-Port Adapter 4K HDMI (30Hz), Type-C Pass Through, Gigabit Ethernet, SD/Micro Card Reader, and 3 USB 3.0 Ports For MacBook 12 and New MacBook Pro 2016 (Space Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWT7MEA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ex5gAb3B9VW4A

Apple’s USB C adapter is really good too if you need just the basics.

For keyboard and mouse I highly recommend you use a Bluetooth option since port are limited no matter what option you choose for a dock.

OK - so since I use two computers here, I plug my KB, Mouse, microphone, and a USB 2.0 Hub into this USB Switcher: https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Selector-Computers-Peripheral-Switcher/dp/B01N6GD9JO/

I mounted that on the back of the monitor with some double-sided 3M thing.

I have my MacBook charger plugged into a power outlet, and that goes into a Satechi USB C Hub: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWT7MEA/ref=psdc_281413_t3_B07B87BN1M

HDMI from my monitor goes into the USB C Hub for the Mac, and DisplayPort goes into the PC.

The USB Switcher's output goes into my PC and the Satechi USB C Hub for the Mac. I also use a 1.0 ft CableCreations extension cable to extend the USB-C hub's cable and make the connection stronger as the hub's cable is very loose.

With one button, I can switch computers.

Here's what my cable management looks like with the majority of cables being mounted on the back of the monitor.

https://imgur.com/a/6IvJ1TJ

I didn’t think of it until just now, but I ordered this for my Mac and I’m gonna try and see if it works later today. It is by no means cheap in comparison to docks/dongles intended for the switch, but if the future lies with usb-c and compatibility this would be awesome in terms of portability and I always have this on me anyways.