But just one extra USB-C port would make this the perfect desk hub. USB-C monitors are also a no go.Īt a certain point you just run out of space for ports, and the Arc Hub already has seven, so maybe it wasn’t an oversight. USB-C is the future, and if you have a phone like the Samsung Galaxy S8 and you want to charge it while your computer is connected, you’re out of luck (unless you get an adapter). The biggest downside of the Arc Hub is the lack of USB-C ports you can use for anything but charging. Now, that isn’t really a feature at all, but it conveys how truly awful the current crop of third-party USB-C hubs have been for the past two years. I’ve had multiple USB-C hubs overheat to obscene temperatures while plugged into my MacBook, and the Arc Hub barely gets warm. My favorite feature of the Arc Hub is that it doesn’t overheat. Dual monitors are supported via the two ports, but only one monitor can run at 4K (the other will be downgraded to 1080p). The HDMI 1.2 port supports 4K monitors at 30hz, while the MiniDisplay Port 1.4 supports 4K displays at 60hz. Photo: Bourge Design The Goodĭata transfer speeds are great, the SD card reader - consistently the biggest flaw in third party USB-C hubs - has worked quickly and flawlessly for me, transferring just over 4GB of photos in under a minute. And thanks to the circular design, the Macbook cable points to the back of my desk, the iPhone charger to the front, and everything else to the left side keeping the cord clutter away from my work space. With Apple’s adapter, I couldn’t have the external drive and the iPhone charger plugged in at the same time, but the Arc Hub makes it easier.
My daily setup is a 34-inch ultra-wide monitor at 1440p, an external hard drive, an iPhone charger, and my MacBook charger. Now, at first glance, the circular design seems like it would be an annoying hassle with cords sprayed around everywhere, but in use it actually hasn’t been an issue at all, thanks to the fact that all of the ports are housed on the left side of the Hub. The Arc Hub features two USB-C ports (one to connect to your device, one for pass-through charging), two USB 3.0 ports, HDMI port, MiniDisplayPort, and an SD card reader all contained in a circular aluminum enclosure. But if you need a USB-C hub today, this is your best bet. It’s difficult to use on the go, and with only one usable USB-C port (and only for charging) it will probably be outdated in a couple years. The Arc Hub, designed by Bourge Design, is the best USB-C hub available right now, although it’s not perfect. Thankfully, the Arc Hub looks to be the answer - at least in the short term - to the USB-C hub problem. After owning a 12-inch MacBook for two years now, I can tell you the only reliable option for a USB-C hub has been Apple’s $69 USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, which only comes with a HDMI and USB-A port, alongside the pass through USB-C port for charging. Late last year, we showed you the Arc Hub, a circular USB-C hub we hoped would help improve the pitiful plight of third-party USB-C hubs currently on the market.
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