Note: We originally published this article on Oct. USB C Cable 60W 10ft, Anker Powerline III USB-C to USB-C Cable 2.0, USB C Charger Cable for MacBook Pro 2020, iPad Pro 2020, Switch, Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus S9 S8 Plus, Pixel, and More (White) 4. A hub could be connected to power, an audio interface and speakers, musical instruments, an external display, a USB keyboard and also provide an SD card reader.
The beauty of a USB-C hub is that you can have a permanent workstation on your desk and dock the iPad to it. Function Keys, Touch Bar, or Two Thunderbolt Ports Late 2016 to 2020.
Cable length is 2 meters (about 78 inches). Both ends of this cable have USB-C connectors. If you’d rather use your own USB cable, you can also choose a USB-C to USB-A adapter. One end is a USB-C connector, the other is USB Type-A, and you simply connect the two devices by plugging into the matching ports. Theoretically this should be the case, but with Apple and iPad, you never know until you try. Connect a 2016 and later MacBook Pro to a 61 Watt or 87 Watt USB-C power supply. There are three popular options to choose from. Until we get an iPad Pro in our hands, we can’t test how this works, or if all MacBook-compatible pass-through hubs will also work with the iPad. The hub will then pass that power on to the iPad, as well as (possibly) powering all those accessories. This USB C cable can charge your Mac in around 1.5 hours. This is the highest charging speed that Apple guarantees for its Mac-based devices. It is capable of charging your MacBook at a maximum output of 4.3 A. This lets you connect a charger to the hub. The BOI’s own magnetic USB Type C cable is designed for the MacBooks and Smartphones. But in order to power the iPad Pro at the same time, the hub should allow pass-through power. Any old USB-C hub will let you connect accessories. The important feature when it comes to USB-C hubs is pass-through power.