USB C / Thunderbolt 4 Hubs for Overbridge

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Hello everyone,

Couldn’t find a topic here

but obviously the newer macs all use USB-C

I’m wondering if there is a hub everyone here uses that is good / better than the overhub as I would like to also connect other devices (perhaps with USB 3.2 gen 2 + thunderbolt 4 speeds) as well as the elektrons

also, in general, is MTT a concern with USB-C/ 3.2. gen 2 / TB4?

any info is appreciated

cheers everyone :slight_smile:

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I just use an Elektron Overhub, with a USB C to USB Micro-B cable like this:

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I use a few USB hubs, including an Overhub, connected to a Kensington SD5700T. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KRTKX9V/

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You could have a look at this thread: Powered Docking station or Dongle for MacBook Air - #13 by koam

It helped me buying a second hand powered usb-dock (OWC Thunderbolt dock 3) that I’m very happy with. It powers my MacBook Air and has a bunch of usb-A and USB-C ports.

(I started with having a look at the overview of the different OWC products on their website and then looked which I could find on our Dutch Craigslist)

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Resurrecting this thread.
Can anyone recommend a usb c hub for connection of multiple Elektrons to an M1 MacBook Pro?
I’ve noticed that using my usb A to B cables with adapters from usb A to C don’t work as expected (at least for updating my GodFather and Osmose). So I need to buy one or more usb C to B cables and thought I might also buy a new(er) usb c hub for convenience.
Cheers.

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Won’t recommend any particular product, just want to say not all USB is equal. Just because you have a USB-C port, that doesn’t mean all will operate to the same spec. Generally speaking more risk with cheap no name brands, less risk with established brands like Anker, Satechi, Baseus. Whenever you have detailed information available on connection type, advertised speed etc, try and find something that matches the spec of your computer.

Depending on your M1 MacBook Pro model, that spec is normally:

  • Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)

So ideally to get the most out of your USB-C hub look for one that operates over USB 3.1 or better. There are other differences beyond that but this is the general thing you should look for in your shopping.

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Here is some general information about USB-hubs. In general search for ones supporting MTT or other ways of prioritizing data.

Overhub plus alternative MTT USB hubs

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