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TL;DR: I plugged an Apple USB-C PD power adapter into this multiport adapter, then plugged this multiport adapter into my HP laptop's USB-C, and everything "just worked", So, I'm very happy with how well this Plugable 7-in-1 Multiport adapter performs.
However, to be as happy as me, I believe that you'll want to make sure your laptop has Display Port 1.4 support, and if you want to abandon your laptop's charger, then your laptop needs USB Power Delivery (PD) support and you'll need a reliable USB-C PD power source.
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I got this adapter to extend the USB-C port on my HP 15-eg2073cl laptop. Before buying this adapter, I tried to verify that it would work for my laptop and then find an appropriate USB-C PD power source.
Regarding the laptop's compatibility: HP is getting real sloppy on its per-model published specs, especially for club models; as a result full specs are not always entirely clear for any particular laptop from any model line. For example, HP's spec for my laptop's model line mentions a couple of 12th-generation Intel CPUs, but my laptop has a different 12th-generation Intel CPU. I took a chance because the model spec mentions USB Power Delivery and Display Port 1.4 support, and I was gratified that my laptop did indeed have those features.
Regarding the USB-C PD power source: I had a difficult time trying to find a UL-listed charger from a reputable manufacturer that was specified to comply with USB PD and had a greater than 70W capacity. (I wanted >70W because: my laptop requires up to 45W, the Pluggable multiport adapter seems to require 13W and can also supply up to an additional 12W to its USB ports, and it's good to leave some headroom so you're not running the power adapter hot at its full rating.) In the end, I decided to buy an Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter, because I figured that an Apple product would be reliable, because it's UL listed, and because it's specified to use the PD standard. My local Apple Store was out of stock on the 96W, so I went with the new Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter, which uses the newer PD 3.1 standard. It's too expensive, but it works great and I can anticipate being able to safely use it for many years.
Because the Pluggable is now providing power to the laptop, I unplugged the HP-provided charger from the laptop's power port.
I didn't have to install any drivers; the original Windows 11 release on my laptop had everything it needed to use all the Pluggable's features.
When looking for an adapter, I noticed that some people mention that multiport adapters like this run hot and indeed so does the FAQ for this adapter. The hottest spot on my Pluggable 7-in-1 runs at 107 degrees F (measured by an IR thermometer). 107 degrees can feel "quite warm" if you grab it tightly and hold it for a while, especially compared to my laptop's typical 95 degree warmest-spot temperature, but "barely warm" would be a more apt description.
I've tested that I can drive either a 4K and HD monitor from the adapter's HDMI port at 60Hz. Currently I'm using a dual-monitor setup: a 4K monitor attached directly to my laptop and an HD monitor attached to the Pluggable. (I could also simultaneously use my laptop's screen, but I don't have the desk space, so I turned it off.)
I'm also using the two USB ports for an external drive and keyboard, and they both work fine. The SD card ports also work fine.
Last, I use the Ethernet port to hardwire my laptop to my network, and because I use a lot of remote desktops, the Ethernet link is always busy.
I did have one issue: I used this Pluggable adapter for a week without any problems, but then the Ethernet stopped working. In order to "fix it", I had to remove the Pluggable adapter from the laptop, then remove/restore the USB-C power from the Pluggable adapter, then restore the Pluggable adapter to the laptop. Another 1.5 weeks has passed and this problem has not recurred. Notably, around the same time, Windows updated the Realtek drivers, so I'm thinking this was a transient issue unlikely to recur.
The bottom line: I've used various Pluggable USB serial and ethernet dongles for years, and they've always worked flawlessly. So far, this multiport adapter seems to be in the same high-quality camp.
I've added this many months later: First, this adapter does not use a Realtek Ethernet chip, it uses the ASIX AX88179A. Second, my Ethernet has not failed since that one time when the Ethernet stopped working. Put simply, it has been rock solid. I contrast that to several other Realtek-based Ethernet USB adapters I own that routinely stop and need to be unplugged/replugged.
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Product Description
The Reliable Hub That Lets You Do More With Less
Through a single connection, make space for your preferred peripherals. The Plugable 7-in-1 USB-C Hub (USBC-7IN1E) lets you connect an extra 4K HDMI monitor, two USB devices like a mouse and keyboard, wired Gigabit Ethernet, SD or microSD cards, and 87W charging.
This compact and ruggedly constructed USB-C hub is engineered to fix the issues most commonly associated with USB hubs. With the latest, updated chipsets, you can expect a more reliable DisplayPort over USB-C signal, which means no more flickering screens. It also means intelligent power handling, which prevents overdrawing power. But most importantly, this hub supports consistency in port functionality so you can use all of the ports at the same time.
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Charge UpDon’t waste a USB-C port on a charger. The USBC-7IN1E has pass-through charging so you can use all of your peripherals and charge your laptop at the same time, all through one USB-C port. Supports USB-C Power Delivery (PD) input up to 100W and can charge supported systems up to 87W. Note: USB-C power adapter not included. |
High Definition DisplayYou’ve got too much to do to be cooped up in a little laptop screen. Stretch out with an HDMI-equipped monitor, T.V., or projector and achieve resolutions up to 3840x2160 @ 30Hz (4K 30Hz). For laptops that support DisplayPort 1.4, this hub supports HDMI displays at up to 4K 60Hz. Note: Not all laptops support DisplayPort 1.4. See “Compatible Systems” below for a list of known DP 1.4 hosts. Please consult your laptop manufacturer to help determine if your system is DP 1.4 capable. This hub will not work with DisplayPort monitors. |
Let’s ConnectTwo USB 3.0 (5Gbps data transfer speeds) ports let you connect anything from keyboards to storage devices. SD and microSD card slots so you can quickly transfer the images and videos on your camera without actually connecting your camera. Gigabit Ethernet port so you can connect to the world even if you can’t connect to the WiFi. |
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| Price | $39.95 | $34.95 | $24.95 | $87.95 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| USB-C Charging* | Up to 87W | Up to 87W | Up to 60W | Up to 92W |
| Display Output | HDMI | HDMI | HDMI | 2x HDMI |
| Max Resolution | 4K 60Hz* | 4K 30Hz | 4K 30Hz | 4K 60Hz |
| SD/microSD Card Reader | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ |
| Ethernet Port | ✓ | - | - | ✓ |
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| hardware interface | usb c | usb c | usb c | usb | usb c | hdmi, microsd, usb3.0, usb c |
| number of ports | 7 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| compatible devices | IPhone 15 Pro / Plus / Max, USB-C Chromebooks from Acer / Asus / Lenovo / Google / HP / Lenovo / Samsung, Thunderbolt 3 Macbook Pro & Air (M1 / M2 / M3 and Intel-based), USB-C Microsoft Surface line w/ USB-C: Pro 7 / Go & Go2 / Book 2 & 3 / Laptop 2 & 3, HP Spectre x360 series, Dell XPS 13 & XPS 15 (9300 9310 9350 9360 9370 9380 9550 9560 9570 7390 +more) / Latitude (5580 7280 7400 7490 +more), Lenovo Thinkpad T series (T470, T480, T490), Huawei Matebook Pro, LG Gram, Samsung Galaxy TabPro S | Supports full-featured USB-C, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3 / Thunderbolt 4 systems running Windows 10 / 11 & ChromeOS 100 or newer & macOS 11 and later including, M1 / M2 / M3 based MacBooks (M1 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max, M3 Pro/Max), Intel-based Thunderbolt 3 MacBooks (late 2016+), HP ProBook / EliteBook / Spectre x360 series, Dell XPS / Latitude / Inspiron series, Lenovo ThinkPad / IdeaPad / Yoga , Microsoft Surface Pro / Go / Book / Laptop models, LG Gram, Thousands of other laptops which are compliant with full-featured, standards-compliant USB-C ports | MacBook Pro M3 (14"), MacBook Pro M3 Pro (14" & 16"), MacBook Pro M3 Max (14" & 16"), MacBook Pro (13‑inch, M2, 2022), MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020), MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016 - 2019), MacBook Pro (14‑inch, 2023), MacBook Pro (14‑inch, 2021), MacBook Pro (16‑inch, 2023), MacBook Pro (16‑inch, 2021), MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019), MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016 - 2019), MacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024), MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024), MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023), MacBook Air (13-inch, M2, 2022), MacBook Air (M1, 2020), MacBook Air (Retina, 13‑inch, 2020), MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018 - 2019), iMac M3 (2023), iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021), iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017), iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019–2020), iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017), iMac Pro (2017), Mac mini (2023), Mac mini (M1, 2020), Mac mini (2018), Mac Studio (2023), Mac Studio (2022), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation), iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (4th generation), iPad (10th generation), iPad mini (6th generation), Lenovo Yoga 720-13IKB, Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, Dell XPS 13 9300, Microsoft Surface Pro 9/8/7, Google PixelBook Go, HP Spectre Convertible, Razer Blade, Huawei Matebook , and more USB-C devices | M1 / M2 / M3 MacBook Pro, M2, M3 MacBook Air | IPhone 15 Pro / Plus / Max, USB-C Chromebooks from Acer / Asus / Lenovo / Google / HP / Lenovo / Samsung, Thunderbolt 3 Macbook Pro & Air (M1 / M2 / M3 and Intel-based), USB-C Microsoft Surface line w/ USB-C: Pro 7 / Go & Go2 / Book 2 & 3 / Laptop 2 & 3, HP Spectre x360 series, Dell XPS 13 & XPS 15 (9300 9310 9350 9360 9370 9380 9550 9560 9570 7390 +more) / Latitude (5580 7280 7400 7490 +more), Lenovo Thinkpad T series (T470, T480, T490), Huawei Matebook Pro, LG Gram, Samsung Galaxy TabPro S | Macbook M1,M2,Type C Laptops,iPad Air/Pro/Mini,iMac,Steam Deck,Type C Smartphones,Mouse, Keyboard,iPhone 15 Pro Max,iPhone 15 Pro,iPhone 15,iPhone 15 Plus |
| data transfer rate | 5 gigabits per second | 10 gigabits per second | 4 gigabits per second | 5.0 gigabits per second, 40.0 gigabits per second | 5 gigabits per second | 500 megabytes per second |
| operating system | Windows 10, Windows 7, Mac OS 9 | Windows 10, Chrome OS, Windows 11 | macOS, Windows, iPadOS | Windows 10, Linux, Windows 7 | MacOS 11.x, 10.15, and 10.14, Windows 10, 8.x, 7, Chrome OS, Linux | MacOS, Windows XP/7/8/10/Vista, Chrome OS, Linux, Android |
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At Plugable, we design products for productivity. And we know that work can happen anywhere–at a desk, on the road, in an office, and more often than ever, at home.
Every Plugable product–from dongle to docking station–is designed and tested by our team in Redmond, Washington to work anywhere you work.
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