That leaves two Type-C ports for our various USB-C SSDs, microphones, and other accessories.Īt this point, we have very few USB-A accessories hanging around. Since Thunderbolt devices can daisy chain, all of those accessories we connect to one port. Top down view of the CalDigit Element Hubīy putting more Thunderbolt/USB-C ports and USB-A ports, we can connect nearly everything we use day-to-day. We don't need duplicates of those ports on our hub. We've continuously clamored for more Type-C ports on hubs and fewer legacy ones, especially on smaller units like this.Īpple reintroduced an SD card reader on the latest MacBook Pros, alongside an HDMI output. There are enough USB-C hubs and Thunderbolt docks to cater to anyone's needs. We'd say the port selection on the Element Hub will be divisive, and that's ok. The USB-A ports can deliver up to 7.5W of power, and the Type-C ports can provide up to 15W to various accessories. It's below the more common 96W power supply we see on larger docks and certainly below the 140W max coming from MagSafe. If you use the new 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro, this may not be enough juice when the host is under load.
For iPad Pro users, you'll get up to 45W of power. No matter the devices connected to the hub, your Mac will still receive 60W of power. The Element Hub can supply a constant stream of power to your device, up to 60W.