The best USB-C hub for 2025

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Tablets and laptops are only getting more powerful, but rarely are there enough ports to harness all that potential. While Bluetooth accessories certainly have their place, you might prefer the speed and accuracy of wired peripherals — not to mention items that don’t have wireless counterparts. 5You have two main options for adding more connectivity to your tablet or laptop: a docking station or a hub. Both provide some combination of extra USB, HDMI, SD card slot, Ethernet and/or 3.5 mm ports so you can connect peripherals like monitors or wired mice and keyboards. Docking stations tend to be larger, require AC power and are usually meant to be stationary. A USB-C hub, on the other hand, is more portable and doesn’t need its own power source. We tested more than a dozen o ... Read full article.