[Amazon.ca] Plugable 7-in-1 USB-C Hub, 87W PD passthrough, 4K60, GB ethernet $45 with coupon

Jan 12th, 2021 4:29 pm

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Strider [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 10, 2003; 1118 posts; 742 upvotes; Calgary

Jan 12th, 2021 4:29 pm

[Amazon.ca] Plugable 7-in-1 USB-C Hub, 87W PD passthrough, 4K60, GB ethernet $45 with coupon

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/Plugable-USB-Mult ... B08NXV94QM
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

After getting the Dell Inspiron deal, I've searched high and low for a reasonably priced USB-C hub with 4k output at 60hz and more than 60W PD passthrough - usually you only get one or the other unless you spend close to $100.

I settled on the Anker 8-in-1 for $60 on boxing day, but now Plugable has a 7-in-1 for $45 (after $5 coupon) on Amazon.

*60hz 4k requires laptop with DP1.4 support, otherwise it will output 4k at 30hz

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Jan 12th, 2021 4:34 pm

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Cnsultnt: Member; Nov 14, 2003; 448 posts; 224 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 12th, 2021 4:34 pm

Strider wrote: ↑ After getting the Dell Inspiron deal, I've searched high and low for a reasonably priced USB-C hub with 4k output at 60hz and more than 60W PD passthrough - usually you only get one or the other unless you spend close to $100.

I settled on the Anker 8-in-1 for $60 on boxing day, but now Plugable has a 7-in-1 for $45 (after $5 coupon) on Amazon.

*60hz 4k requires laptop with DP1.4 support, otherwise it will output 4k at 30hz

Not bad. Why don't they come with USB-C ports? Once you plug in the power, you have no USB-C out.

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Jan 12th, 2021 4:36 pm

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sameerhira: Newbie; Mar 15, 2016; 91 posts; 80 upvotes; Oakville, ON

Jan 12th, 2021 4:36 pm

Does this support display port on Mac?

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Jan 12th, 2021 4:40 pm

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StudYork: Jr. Member; Sep 8, 2010; 115 posts; 82 upvotes; Windsor

Jan 12th, 2021 4:40 pm

Cnsultnt wrote: ↑ Not bad. Why don't they come with USB-C ports? Once you plug in the power, you have no USB-C out.

USB devices standards require a "Master" and "slave" device for each media. Think about a USB A - USB A cable. If you plug that cable into two usb ports on your motherboard, you could cause a fire and fry the board. This is likely why you don't see many male-to-male cables or hubs that share the same port type. I learned this while looking for a OTG cable for my Pi last week!

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Jan 12th, 2021 4:43 pm

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nickscott: Sr. Member; Dec 19, 2011; 532 posts; 154 upvotes

Jan 12th, 2021 4:43 pm

Nice features but it’s still yet another dongle.

I’m using this port replicator and it’s been great:
Anker USB C Hub for MacBook,... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0823H9K3R?ref ... b_ap_share

Jan 12th, 2021 4:46 pm

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netwise: Sr. Member; Apr 11, 2003; 681 posts; 156 upvotes; Edmonton

Jan 12th, 2021 4:46 pm

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0746N ... UTF8&psc=1
Is an option if you want USB-C power from the wall, USB-C to the laptop, supporting charging, and DP/Thunderbolt out, to a dock that has ethernet, dual USB-A and dual DP 4K support output. I don't do 4K output, but I go from this to an eVGA triple DP hub, to drive 3x 1080P monitors. Charges the laptop, single cable dock, and drives 3 displays (plus internal if I want).

If I had 4K monitors, I'd happily test the use case. Works on an HP Spectre X360 15 8th gen, if anyone cares. The 60w vs 87w might be important depending on use case.

Jan 12th, 2021 4:50 pm

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wilsonlam97: Deal Guru; Nov 19, 2010; 14654 posts; 2330 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 12th, 2021 4:50 pm

How well does this work with M1 Macs?

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Jan 12th, 2021 4:51 pm

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Strider [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 10, 2003; 1118 posts; 742 upvotes; Calgary

Jan 12th, 2021 4:51 pm

nickscott wrote: ↑ Nice features but it’s still yet another dongle.

I’m using this port replicator and it’s been great:
Anker USB C Hub for MacBook,... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0823H9K3R?ref ... b_ap_share

I prefer the dongle (but I wish the cable was longer like a proper docking station), I only need 1 cable plugged into my laptop and all the other cables/dongles can be hidden from view.

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Jan 12th, 2021 4:52 pm

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chatbox: Deal Guru; Apr 17, 2003; 10286 posts; 6634 upvotes

Jan 12th, 2021 4:52 pm

Strider wrote: ↑ ...

*60hz 4k requires laptop with DP1.4 support, otherwise it will output 4k at 30hz

There must be something I'm not understanding.

What has the laptop's own DP1.4 support got to do with the hub's HDMI 4k60 out capability over USB-C?

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Jan 12th, 2021 4:53 pm

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hkhorace: Member; Dec 10, 2012; 372 posts; 186 upvotes; GTA

Jan 12th, 2021 4:53 pm

What is the difference between this and the one in op?

https://www.amazon.ca/Plugable-Multipor ... 277&sr=8-9

Jan 12th, 2021 4:54 pm

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ytwytw: Newbie; Dec 5, 2012; 61 posts; 47 upvotes; NORTH YORK

Jan 12th, 2021 4:54 pm

According to the description

4K HDMI DISPLAY - The 4K USB-C to HDMI adapter can push your creativity to the next screen with resolutions up to 4K 30Hz.

I dont think 4K 60Hz and USB3 works together, simply there are not enough bandwidth for it, even it uses DP1.4 Alt mode

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Jan 12th, 2021 4:56 pm

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zevnux: Member; May 18, 2009; 379 posts; 301 upvotes; Richmond

Jan 12th, 2021 4:56 pm

hkhorace wrote: ↑ What is the difference between this and the one in op?

https://www.amazon.ca/Plugable-Multipor ... 277&sr=8-9

OPs does 4K 60Hz. The one you linked only does 4K 30Hz. Makes a big difference actually.

Jan 12th, 2021 5:02 pm

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chatbox: Deal Guru; Apr 17, 2003; 10286 posts; 6634 upvotes

Jan 12th, 2021 5:02 pm

chatbox wrote: ↑ There must be something I'm not understanding.

What has the laptop's own DP1.4 support got to do with the hub's HDMI 4k60 out capability over USB-C?

This seems to answer it for me:

https://www.benq.com/en-us/knowledge-ce ... -mode.html

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Jan 12th, 2021 5:02 pm

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ahoroba: Deal Addict; Jul 24, 2005; 2157 posts; 2082 upvotes

Jan 12th, 2021 5:02 pm

Thanks Op.

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Jan 12th, 2021 5:04 pm

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darkhorz1: Member; Jul 8, 2019; 342 posts; 163 upvotes

Jan 12th, 2021 5:04 pm

Since there is only one HDMI port, you can only connect 1 monitor, right?

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Jan 12th, 2021 5:08 pm

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blyndfyre: Deal Addict; Jul 22, 2014; 1393 posts; 3990 upvotes; Calgary, AB

Jan 12th, 2021 5:08 pm

Cnsultnt wrote: ↑ Not bad. Why don't they come with USB-C ports? Once you plug in the power, you have no USB-C out.

In this case you have no USB-C out even without the power adapter plugged in, as per the note in the picture (*USB-C port for charging only).

Jan 12th, 2021 5:09 pm

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davidqbp: Member; May 22, 2014; 334 posts; 193 upvotes

Jan 12th, 2021 5:09 pm

darkhorz1 wrote: ↑ Since there is only one HDMI port, you can only connect 1 monitor, right?

yes. if it wasn't for that limitation i would jump right on to it. i ordered this instead which is also on sale:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B082WT ... UTF8&psc=1

VGA version is also cheaper but who uses vga nowadays?