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Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
Handy Little Hub, but You Can’t use a MacBook Cover
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
First let’s talk about the device itself. It is super high quality, mostly made of metal. It is a clever design and does not require any cables to connect it to the MacBook Pro 14/16 M1/2 models. I like this as it’s one less item I need to keep track of when traveling. I like that it plugs in to 2 USB-C ports which gives it a bit more stability when using it. The notch cutout is ingenious as it allows for the MagSafe connector to be used simultaneously with the hub. Which makes a lot of sense because when I travel, I generally charge with the MagSafe cable and not a USB-C cable like I do when it’s on my desk at work connected to my external LG 5K Display.
As far as transfer speeds and stability of device connections, it performed very well and as expected. I had no problems at all.
The only issue I have with the hub is that it does not work with a case on my MacBook. It’s not a fault, and I wish I had realized that prior to ordering the hub, but I did not. I wish it was designed so that it would work with a case, but then it would probably not function well if you use your MacBook without a case. So, just keep this in mind. I am not the type to try and modify either my case or the hub to make it work, nor would I remove the case each time I want to use the device.
So, it’s super handy, small, easy to travel with and does the job well, but, if you have a case on your MacBook, you’ll have to make some concessions.
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023
Ssd plugged directly to computer vs. plugged in with pluggable
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2023
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Not as bad as some would say
Reviewed in Canada on November 12, 2023
Not as bad as some would say
Reviewed in Canada on November 12, 2023
Contrary to an other review, the one I received has better performance.
This evaluation was made with MacBook Pro M2 max 2023 running Ventura 13.6
The unit did report as a USB 3 hub, but when you look in the system report it’s recognized as a USB 3.0 AND a USB 2.0 hub both form VIA Labs INC. This particular unit is version 90.13
I used a SanDisk Extreme Pro 1 TB to do the disk speed test.
When connected to the USB A port it achieved a top speed of 415 MB/s (3.32 Gbps)
The same drive connected to the hub’s USB C port achieved a top speed of 913 MB/s (7.3 Gbps) which is close to max speed for this drive.
For a base line comparison I did the same test with the drive connected straight to the laptop and achieved similar USB C data rates.
The ethernet port has a true 1 Gbps data rate.
Good News!!! The AMS-5in1e will fit on a laptop protected by a Satechi Eco-Hardshell Case when the lid is OPEN. The lid cover does interfere with the thicker RJ45 portion of the hub when closed and pries the hub downwards.
If the hub was slightly more tapered on the laptop side the lid cover would not be an issue.
all in all it ads ethernet and USB A connectivity to your MacBook at a good price in a neat and really small form factor.
Macbook pro 14″ 2023
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2023
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Price: Does not have the original cover. Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No Package Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches; 3.2 Ounces Date First
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