Satechi USB C Hub - Type-C Aluminum Stand & Hub - USB-C Data Port, Micro/SD Card Readers, USB 3.0 & Headphone Jack Port - for Mac Studio, Mac Mini M2/M1 (Not Compatible with M4) - Silver

Satechi MacMini USB C Hub - Type-C Aluminum Stand & Hub - USB-C Data Port, Micro/SD Card Readers, USB 3.0 & Headphone Jack Port - for M2/ M1 Mac Mini, Mac Studio, 2020 & 2018 Mac Mini (Space Gray).Allows me to add several peripheral devices, even a 3rd monitor (if your MacMini can handle 3) via the HDMI port. I teach medicine using Zoom for some of the courses, this hub allows me to plug in a USB microphone (Blue Yeti) and USB-C video cam (LogiTech) peripherals without any evidence of slowing.Design is key, this USB C Hub fits snugly under my MacMini nestled into a slot on the hub so the MacMini is secure, fits snugly, and looks sharp.What I wish (for Christmas) is a dock that comes bundled with a built-in cooling fan for my MacMini which classically runs very hot at 150F - 165F. Otherwise, this dock is very good, offers plenty of ports for my accessories, comes in several matching colors such as space gray which matches my MacMini 2018 model.5 stars for this compact, versatile, well designed MacMini USB C Hub. Cooling fan would make this a 10 star design.

Conceptually a hub is a fairly simple item....right? Then how is it tha I've owned so many of them over the years that didn't work? I use this one with an M1 MacMini (silver color) and find the color match is ideal. I also have a couple disk drives that match the "stack" -- so I have four "mini" stacked up and it makes a great form factor and tons and tons of capacity. Incidentally, one of my disk drives is used daily and the other, though constantly connected, is only a backup drive using backup software programmed to back it all up about once per week. I always by 256Gb (startup drive) Macs and then store my data on external drives or in the cloud. But any external drive is backed up frequently. As to the dock, I think one reason that it works is because USB-C has more channels/I/O capacity that older USB-A computers. All of my permanent drives are plugged in the back of the MacMini and the front receptacles on this hub are for one off reads or writes. I like this one particularly because it has a "well" into which. the MacMini sinks and fits perfectly....so they never come out of alignment. Also, this one also has a USB-C front port....whereas most competitors are USB-A only. This was also one of those rare items that came in one day without extra charge...which means it must be warehoused locally. It is an "Amazon Favorite" (which means they've had less complaints and returns about it than others in this category). It is truly plug and play...no software required...however, after plugging it in, reboot the Mac for the dock to be fully recognized. So far....highly recommend... (But I buy a lot of Amazon stuff and have learned that "Amazon Favorites" rarely disappoint.)

Great hardware addition to home MacMini!Able to use additional ports to access photos, files, etc.

My Mac Studio's a few shades darker than the standard selection. It isn't too bad, since it's serving a function I needed, but be careful if it's a deal breaker for you.As long as you don't expect the build quality to feel identical to Apple's, you're fine. There's a difference in the texture as well, it's got more grit to the body compared. The light feature isn't diffused as the Apple version either. It's not a big deal for me, but something to mention for anyone detail oriented and going for a seamless look.For my Mac Studio Display friends (without the expensive Tilt-adjust head), it can still sit beneath your monitor without touching it.

I'm entirely pleased with this Thunderbolt hub.I'll begin with the packaging. The package/presentation of the hub was superb. It followed similar packaging as the Mac Mini including the tab to pull the hub from its package. The hub was cradled in a nest inside the box that prevented it from shifting about during transport. The care in design of the packaging & presentation did much to allay my concerns over the purchase of the hub.The design and manufacture of the hub is what I wanted. It has a cradle on the top to fit the base of the Mac Mini and assure it aligns with the hub. I was worried that the thunderbolt connection would be nothing more than an unprotected flex circuit with a connector at the end. I was wrong as the flat cable is well sheathed and protected with a good quality connector at the end. By the way, the hub arrived with the cable well protected and tucked into a cavity provided for it in the bottom of the unit. The Mac Mini stacks well on the hub and doesn't shift and the two units are, in my opinion, a well designed and professional match. The only complaint I have (and it's a MINOR complaint) is the indicator light on the front should be brighter and more closely match the intensity of the indicator light on the Mac Mini.I'm quite happy with my purchase and have designed and built a stand to encase the Mac Mini and hub. Kudos to the design engineers and manufacturing of the hub.

It's 2025 and I purchased this in Aug of 22, I've had zero issues with it and use all of the various plug ins. I looked it up tonight to see if the type c output was listed and was surprised to see that was a "frequently returned item", mine has been excellent.

Works perfectly -- so I am delighted w the purchse