I recently got a new MacBook Pro 16' (2019), and I wanted to get an adapter-hub that with old USB-A port, HDMI 2.1 and an Ethernet port. Will Satechi make a new USB-C multi-port adapter / hub ? Their current products have issues and seems outdated.

With all my listed devices, would it make more sense to perhaps have two hubs, rather than just a single one? Perhaps splitting the load across two USB 3 or USB-C hubs would make more sense? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! The good news is that it would be using the Mini's Thunderbolt port, so it would have bi-directional data transfer as opposed to the USB 3.0 hub above. I have had a great deal of trouble finding AC-powered USB 3.1 gen 2 hubs. Although it is rated for 10Gbps, it is only bus-powered, so I'm not sure I would get concurrent max speed data transfer across all my devices. The StarTech 4 port USB-C Hub was what I had in mind. So my second choice was to go with a USB-C type dock, as that has much more potential throughput, although I'm not sure if I could still get wireless interference from such a dock.

Second, even though the hub itself is powered, as is my HD dock, I'm not sure if I would still be able to get maximum throughput on all my devices whilst also charging others, since the USB 3 port on the mini is only rated at 5Gbps. Fortunately, I have a 5GHz wireless network, so that won't be an issue, but I'm worried about my mouse – or another other wireless device on that frequency – having issues. First, I've read that it can cause interference with 2.4GHz devices, like my wireless mouse, or wifi. The only issues I have with using a USB 3.0 hub are twofold. This has the advantage of not only offering me the ability to charge my phone or other gadget, but also lets me simultaneously transfer files to and from various storage devices. My first choice is to use the SmartDelux Power 7-Port Powered USB Hub. Now the Mini only has two A-type USB connectors.

I plan to charge my phone whilst connecting an AC-powered USB 3.0 HD dock, a thumb drive, Time Machine USB backup drive, wireless Logitech mouse, two USB printers, an SD card reader, and an Apple USB superdrive. I've narrowed it down to two choices, and I'm hoping some of the fine folks in this forum can give me their educated advice. One thing I'm having trouble with however, is which type of hubs I should get in order to support all my peripherals. I recently purchased a 2018 Mac Mini, and I'm definitely enjoying it.

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