- Can this hub charge my laptop?
- It passes through power from your laptop's USB-C charger, but at a reduced rate. It will top up a low-power laptop, not fast-charge a high-wattage one.
- How many monitors can it drive?
- It provides one HDMI output, so it drives a single external display. It is not a multi-display Thunderbolt dock.
- Does it work with a MacBook?
- Yes, it works with USB-C MacBooks for HDMI and USB-A peripherals. Macs with Apple Silicon support only one external display through this kind of hub.
- Does it need a power adapter?
- No. It runs from the laptop's USB-C port, and the power pass-through port is optional for charging.
- What is in the box?
- The hub with its attached USB-C cable. No power adapter or HDMI cable is included.
- Is it better than a Thunderbolt dock?
- Only if you need a few extra ports cheaply and portably. A Thunderbolt dock adds full-speed charging and multiple displays, at a higher cost and size.
- Where is the Wavlink USB C Laptop Docking Station Quad C Hub, Multiport cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $34.99, as of our latest check.