{"product_id":"switss-8-in-1-usb-c-hub-met-hdmi-en-ethernet-rj45","title":"Switss® 8-in-1 USB-C Hub","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Switss® USB-C Gigabit Hub 8-in-1 expands your laptop with 8 connections through a single USB-C port, giving you true gigabit ethernet for stable video calls and fast file transfers. Connect a 4K monitor via HDMI, charge your laptop with 65W of power, and use your SD card, USB stick, and USB-C devices at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGigabit ethernet:\u003c\/strong\u003e wired connection up to 1000 Mb per second, ten times faster than 100 Mb hubs in this price range, ideal for fiber and home networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 connections in 1 hub:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4K HDMI, gigabit ethernet, USB-C PD charging port, USB-C data port, SD card reader, microSD card reader, and 2 USB 3.0 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4K HDMI output:\u003c\/strong\u003e connect a 4K monitor or TV with 3840x2160 resolution at 30Hz, ideal for presentations, movies and office work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e65W charging power:\u003c\/strong\u003e charge your laptop through the same USB-C cable while using the hub, suitable for MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13 inch and most Windows laptops (87W input via power adapter, 65W to your laptop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast data transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 USB 3.0 ports with speeds up to 5 Gbps for flash drives, external drives and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual card reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e read SD and microSD cards at the same time with speeds up to 480 Mb per second, handy for photographers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and portable:\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminum housing of 178x30x10mm, fits in any laptop bag and stays cool during extended use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use instantly:\u003c\/strong\u003e no software or drivers needed on Windows, Mac, ChromeOS and Linux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you work from home with fiber, want to connect your laptop to a NAS for backups, or need a stable internet connection for video calls: this hub gives you reliable gigabit speeds without needing an expensive docking station. Home workers with fiber get their full internet plan, photographers copy large RAW files to the network in seconds, and streamers keep a stable connection without lag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWorks with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hub works with laptops and tablets that have a USB-C port supporting video signal and data (USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode). Suitable for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro from 2018 onward, iPad Pro and iPad Air with USB-C, Microsoft Surface, Dell XPS, HP Spectre, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 and most modern Windows laptops. Supports Windows 10 and higher, macOS, ChromeOS, Android and Linux. No extra software needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhy choose gigabit ethernet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA regular hub usually has 100 Mb ethernet. That's fine for Netflix and Zoom, but a waste if you have a fiber connection of 500 Mb or more. With this gigabit hub you get up to 1000 Mb per second, so:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou download a large 5 GB file in about 40 seconds instead of 7 minutes on 100 Mb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou copy files to or from a NAS at full network speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou keep a stable 4K stream without buffering, even when others in the house are also online\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who find 100 Mb enough and want something more affordable, we also have the \u003cstrong\u003eSwitss® 8-in-1 Hub with 100 Mb ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e. For those who want more ports and triple-monitor support, check out the \u003cstrong\u003eSwitss® 12-in-1 Hub\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot every USB-C port supports video.\u003c\/strong\u003e Before connecting the hub for HDMI: check whether your laptop supports USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode. Your laptop's manual usually describes this as \"USB-C with DP\" or \"Thunderbolt\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe HDMI output works at 4K with 30 frames per second. This is great for video, presentations and office work. For 60 fps gaming at 4K you need a hub with HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInserting a microSD card:\u003c\/strong\u003e slide the card in straight with light pressure. If it feels crooked or you feel resistance, remove the card and try again without forcing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the full gigabit speed: use a Cat5e or Cat6 network cable directly to your router or switch, not through a cheap extension cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e65W charging power charges the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13 inch and most 13 to 14 inch Windows laptops at full power. For a MacBook Pro 16 inch (which uses 96W), it charges more slowly but still charges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not connect more than one power adapter at a time to the USB-C PD port to prevent a short circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhy Switss?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitss is a Dutch brand specializing in storage and connectivity for laptop and desktop. Every product comes with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty and direct Dutch customer service. 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