Plugable Technologies on Tuesday launched the USBC-10IN1E, a new 10-in-1 USB-C hub aimed at delivering docking station-level performance in a compact design. The company says the device stands out in a crowded market by combining high-wattage charging, advanced display support and faster networking in a single accessory.
Despite the advanced features, the new product is quite affordable — which is not surprising for Plugable.
Plugable USBC-10IN1E helps reduce MacBook port limitations
Multiport hubs have become an essential accessory for MacBook users because they address the growing gap between Apple’s minimalist port designs and real-world connectivity needs. While recent MacBook models rely heavily on a small number of USB-C or Thunderbolt ports, many users still depend on a wider range of connections, including HDMI for external displays, USB-A for legacy devices, SD card slots for cameras, and Ethernet for stable networking.
The Plugable USBC-10IN1E features native HDMI 2.1 output, enabling resolutions up to 8K at 30Hz or 4K at 144Hz without requiring additional drivers. This helps ensure smoother video performance and lower latency.
It also supports up to 140W USB-C power input and can deliver up to 125W to a connected MacBook, allowing full-speed charging for power-hungry systems.
Beyond display and power capabilities, the hub includes a 2.5Gb Ethernet port for faster wired networking, along with SD and microSD card readers. Additional connectivity options include two USB-C ports with 10Gbps transfer speeds and three USB-A ports, one supporting 10Gbps and BC 1.2 charging, and two offering 5Gbps speeds.
“USB-C hubs usually come with tradeoffs”, said Lynn Smurthwaite-Murphy, CEO of Plugable. “It’s a compromise between power, display quality, and performance.” With the USBC-10IN1E, we wanted to eliminate those tradeoffs. This hub delivers performance you’d expect from a docking station in a size that fits in your bag. We built it for how people actually work today.”
Graphic: Plugable
Release date: Today
The Plugable USBC-10IN1E launched Tuesday, April 14. It sells for $74.95, but a limited-time launch discount knocks off 30% for early buyers. (Be sure to check the coupon box for the deal.)
The USBC-10IN1E turns a single USB-C port into ten pro-grade connections, featuring a 4K 144Hz / 8K HDMI 2.1 port, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 2x USB-C (10Gbps), 3x USB (1x 10Gbps, 2x 5Gbps), SD and microSD, and 140W EPR Power Delivery passthrough. No drivers to download, just plug-and-play productivity
Ed Hardy has been writing full-time about tech for 25 years, and using it for much longer than that. His intro to Apple was a Macintosh SE/30 (which he still has), but now he uses a 13-inch iPad Pro as his primary computer.
That’s because he’s a “tablet first” type of guy. Rather than use a Macbook, he connects a keyboard case to the iPad. And instead of a desktop Mac, he connects his tablet to a 27-inch display and full-size keyboard. (So don’t try to tell him that everyone has to use a Mac to be productive.)
Before coming to Cult of Mac, Ed wrote for NotebookReview, TabletPCReview and Brighthand, as well as other sites.
