Best Hub For The M2 Mac mini - Add Tons of Storage
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Is this the best hub for adding storage to your M2 Mac mini. In this video we look at the Minisopuru Hub and Stand for the new M2 Mac minis that just came out.
If you are looking for an easy way to add additional storage to your new M2 Mac mini then this might be the best option for you. We cover all the features of the hub in this video, perform speed tests, and provide our final thoughts in the 5 in 1 Minisopuru USB-C Dock for Mac mini.
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There's something about your channel I really like Craig. Feels very genuine. Could be that 'smaller RUclipsr' vibe that doesn't feel over edited or too flashy.
Great information. Great vibe of the channel. Great community.
Keep this up, it's definitely working. I always tune in to your videos especially new ones.
Thanks for the nice words. I actually have a pretty demanding full time job so it keeps me from fine tuning some videos, but that's how I am so it fits me. I'm not the flashy type and like the stuff not everybody else is reviewing. Plus I can't afford to buy every Mac each launch like the big channels but I like that as I can try different types of products. One day I hope the channel pays off but for now a fun hobby. Thanks again.
I'm still on the M1 Mini and use the Satechi (horizontal hub) with a Samsung 970 EVO NVMe at 1 TB installed. This connected to the OWC Thunderbolt Dock is providing for two 4K monitors, five lightning ports, HDMI, and several USB-A ports, along with an SD and Mini-SD card reader. With all external drives connected, the little Mini has 14 TB of storage - all working like a charm.
Nice and thanks for sharing. Yes, external storage is better then spending $800 on Apple storage for sure.
It appears this is finally back in stock for now. So the links to the products in the description should work fine for the M.2 hub with storage. Thanks.
Its back in stock again :)
@@petethompson6689 Not anymore
This SHOULD be a TB 4 (USB 4) connection at 40 Gbps and then the NVMe SSD would be significantly faster. And it leaves all the Mac Mini ports exposed on top, and a huge cable mess.
A thunderbolt hub would be 150 though so double price. Most people don't need more than 850 writes and reads.
I have the Satechi that sits perfectly under the Mac Mini. It's the Satechi Type-C Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure - Fits M.2 SATA SSD, USB-C Data Port, Micro/SD Card Readers, USB-A & Headphone Jack Port. Compatible with Mac Studio and Mac Mini with Type-C input.
I have a video coming out on that in the next month or so. I have one in-house now and did a video on a similar hub like that called Qwiizlab hub.
Wowwww ! what a beautiful hub for M2 Mac mini . Loved it ♥👌
I will be purchasing this as my M2 Mac Mini is still on the way to be delivered.
Thanks for sharing 🙏
Thanks for watching. It's something different and nice to some companies trying new things.
That's a slick Mac mini stand, thanks for the review. Minisopuru should be sponsoring you.
I need to get them to start sponsoring for sure. Either way this is just one option and I like to just show people the new products and they can decide if right for them. Thanks again for watching.
Mr Neidel would just like to say thank you so much for taking the time to explain in language i can understand ie. This file will transfer in x amount of seconds. This i understand all numbers not really so your advice on a number of issues has been taken sad,hubs,Mac mini 2 ,so thank you so much from across pond
Thanks for the nice comments and for watching. Appreciate that for sure.
I'm running a 2013 MBP retina thingy 13" with a 2TB thunderbolt (Lacie) drive and I'm looking to upgrade in the next year or so ... yeah I squeeze Apple for every dollar and previously owned a 2007 MBP 13". In my use-case, they are the cheapest laptops on the planet, but I have to admit they have never left my desk for any reason. I reckon I'm ready to "de-evolve" back to a computer/monitor/keyboard/trackpad situation and think the M2 Mac Mini might be my launch point into this new/old era of discrete components. The last time I had a separate monitor it was a 17inch CRT. My last dedicated keyboard was a wired Logitech thing, and around that time the trackpad didn't exist, except for a Wacom tablet, or a track ball mess. Cheers, $0.02
Thanks for sharing. The M2 Mac mini is a great system. Just make sure you find a good screen to go with it. If a new iMac comes out I would look at that also since it comes with an incredible screen that would normally cost about 1K by itself. But if you are getting the M2 mini try and fine a good 4K panel and it's a great system for sure.
Thanks! For those planning to buy a stand anyway, they run about $25, so they'll be getting a useful hub for just $45. Also, given that for some bizarre reason the Mac mini WiFi and BT antennas radiate downward, installing it vertically in a stand should increase their coverage.
I agree, I also suspect better reception when the Mac Mini is upright.
Thanks for sharing that info. It's a simple hub but when you factor in the stand it's pretty nice for the cost.
1) - Make version II of this hub powered.
2) Support thunderbolt 4 speed of 40 GB/sec. in version II.
3) Support a single SSD of at least 8TB in a new version.
4) Support two SSDs as needed and configure them to work as RAID 0 or 1 if a user wants to.
Then the new version of this hub will be an excellent device. The kind I needed a year ago.
Yes, it would be much more money but a Thunderbolt hub would be nice. Thanks for sharing.
I just bought the M2 imac mini for my truck. Desktop affordable and works with regular hdmi tv.
Good luck with everything.
Update never got mine . still searching for a dock .This one came out in 2018 .Wish they had an updated one.
Storage works good enough for most things but yes I do wish they upgraded this with Thunderbolt but it would raise the cost for sure.
I'll pass. The back of the mini will be sticking straight up. All the cables coming out of it just there to see. It will be an eyesore.
It's not for everyone but just showing what's out there
Thank you for your advice Craig. Does it work with M1 as well?
Yes should work with m1. Thanks for watching.
All the haters are probably just bots. This hub is a great solution for many. And that’s why it’s sold out! ;)
Yes, not sure but people are funny. They say Thunderbolt 4 is better and yes it is, but also double or triple the cost. I would say most people can get away with 850 MB/s for almost all of their tasks and we are all not the next Mr. Beast. Funny but true. The haters are out in force for everything and just the world we live in today.
Looks nice. I recently saw a Satechi hub that is very similar (with storage and card reader, but both USB A & C), except the orientation was better for my use case (sits underneath the mini like the one you are using for your iMac)
Thanks for sharing and I'll need to check that one out.
Which Satechi product do you have? The “Type-C Aluminium Stand & Hub for Mac mini” which is available in Space Gray or Silver or the “Stand & Hub for Mac mini with SSD Enclosure”? Thanks
@@paulhorn24 I don’t actually own it yet, but saw the Stand and Hub with SSD enclosure reviewed by another RUclips channel just yesterday and it looked almost perfect (the only downside noted was that it only works with M.2 SATA SSD drives and not NVMe, but for my intended use that isn’t a dealbreaker). I’m looking to replace my wife’s 2013 MacBook Air with a Mini, so any speeds are going to be an improvement.
The Satechi hub is really good as it fits under the Mac Mini and it has the ability to add an NVME drive. The added benefit is that the added ports are located in the front. It matches the footprint and colour of the Mini and has a slight gap to allow some airflow for cooling even though I have NEVER heard the fan come on. My daughter has the nonSSD version on her M1 Mini and just uses an external SSD to get the same result. We both use dual monitor setups.
I have an Agptek Mac Mini usb hub which also sits under or on top of the actual computer and is the same size as the Satechi. It has only usb A connectivity but the front usb C connection on the Satechi is just an extension of a back usb C connector.
Number one question: Does the hub heat up? I’ve used these no name adapters and the heat is insane for an adapter. For whatever reason just connecting the adapter and not doing anything but having it plugged into a Usb-C it heats up.
So far it heats up about as much as any hub I have used. Not crazy hot or anything like that but can get slightly warm if you are using it for very extended transfers. I think a major part of any hub heating up too, with storage, is how much does the M.2 heat up. NVMEs will heat up more than SATA M.2s for sure.
I want to upgrade my M1 Mac Mini and am considering either Mac Studio M2 Max or Mac Mini M2 Pro. One of the several reasons would be to add ports and having SD reader is major for me. Like having them all in one place. It would be helpful for the SD connection to be a fast 300 MB/sec. or more.
Thanks and yes those are both very nice upgraded for sure.
I’ll look into it. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching.
Hey thx for this. I was looking at Satechi & Hagibis offerings but think this one may well be the way to go. Great review. Cheers . :)
Thanks for watching. I just showcase the products and let the viewers pick what is right for them. I just did a video on the Satechi and actually did one on the Hagibis if you check out my channel and search for them.
@@craigneidel excellent! I’ll check them out b4 making a call. I was going to ask you for an opinion on what you think is best for someone who will mainly be using the Mac mini for home use, along with some freelance writing & I also need extra space for my Mum’s docs/spreadsheets etc. as look after her stuff as well. Unlike a lot of users I don’t do video editing (well at least not professionally) or anything like that but by the time I’ve plugged in the monitor, monitor lamp, headphone stand, speakers etc etc. I’ve run out of ports very quickly. As I’m not really using it as a creator, so things like faster speeds are not as essential but I like to keep a tidy desk & could use additional ports …& space as have base model. Thx again 😊
As I understand the M2 in its name not about the M2 Mac Mini but the M2 type SSD-s, so it works with the M1 Mac Mini too.
This hub works fine with m1 Mac mini.
Thanks for the review. I was leaning towards the Satechi but I saw tests where it limits the wifi reception of the Mac mini. I think I'm going to try this one.
Give it a try and you can always return it if you don't like it. It's easy on Amazon so no worries.
@@craigneidel Ordered. Fingers crossed.
@@horseypeeps5382 just see if you like it and return if not. Put it through the paces
Craig Neidel Thanks Much !
Nice product...that may be in my future...I'm using about 320G of my 500G on my new MacMini.
Thanks for watching. This is pretty good and just one option but if you like the stand up option it's nice to have extra storage.
The Mac Mini hub is fire!!! 🔥
Thanks for watching.
Great video review! I would love to see it setup with all the wires plugged in just to see the best placement for it. Thanks!
Thanks for watching. Depending on the setup you can get some shorter colored wires that might look pretty nice. But, in the end it may not be for everybody but for some additional storage it works great.
This looks absolutely perfect - especially since you can put an NVME in there.
It's perfect but sold out right now. They said they should be in stock in coming week or two but working on getting more ready. Thanks for watching.
Nice video. Does an M1 Mac Mini also fit into this stand or is it for the M2 Mac Mini only?
They are same size so both fit. Thanks.
Good find!
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the excellent video.
Pretty nice little hub. I like how this company looks to create unique designs instead of standard hubs.
Great info!!
Thanks for the post.
Good review and demonstration, it will help me make a decision on whether this hub will work for me or not. One little thing that sets off my OCD is that the SD and TF labels are switched. Argh!! :)
Funny... I figured cables sticking up would then set it off to since cable point up. Thanks for watching.
You must recommend another hub to connect to this best hub for more expansions. Please make one more video.
yep
Hi Craig, great video. i just pricked up the M2 with 250 gb ( thanks Apple). Please make it simple and help me choose an external hub. i want to store everything on an external drive. Do you prefer this over the Satechi and Qwiizlab? or another product. I do some basic 4k editing nothing extreme - the Mac is mostly for home use - thanks
I really can't recommend one over the others but keep in mind that the Satachi only takes M.2 Sata drives and the other two take M.2 NVMe SSDs. So you will get slightly faster performance from the NVMe drives but they run hotter so pros and cons on both sides. It's really comes down to the orientation on the Minsorpuru hub and for the other two I would just review option as other than that they are very close.
if its a thunderbolt 4 with 40Gbps ...it would be perfect.
Yes, but also 3 times as much. This is just one option if you can live with 850 MB/s speeds etc. and if they make a Thunderbolt I may cover that one also.
@@craigneidel wish they have two models and free to chose. If tb4 dock with just ss 970 980 , just 200$ ,speed might be close (R2.7gb/w2.2gb sequential ) to internal ssd which would be a Great saving compared with apple. Thanks for the reply. I know tb4 is still pretty expensive …people have to pay premium for that..
@@ZishuoWang Thanks, I hear you on that. I wish they had a faster one too but I think for most the standard one will work great. I'll be doing a few more reviews on hubs soon so I hope you can sub. Thanks Zishuo.
Looking at all the option available today this looks like a compelling option. Can I charge my phone and headphones from the USB-C ports in the dock? I am looking for additional storage options but easier access to the ports for charging is important too.
You can charge smaller devices like phone or earbuds but not enough pass through power for thing like charging MacBooks.
The led letter C in your desk, where can I find?
Thanks for watching. It was a gift so not sure but I'll follow up if I can find out.
Think for most normals the one for the Mac mini, and 24-inch M1 iMac are great.
Thanks for watching.
Good video. I am interested in more options for a hub allowing more storage( as fast as external storage can be) and more usb 2 and C ports. Thanks
Thanks for watching. It's simple but good for adding storage.
I got one from them but was not working with the ssd. I did try two Sid’s but no luck. They sent me the hub for the iMac as well but…hm, was not great. I got a refund but unfortunately these items are just lovely to look at
I have not heard of any issues but thanks for sharing as it's nice to see both sides.
At first I wondered how it would plug in (like a hub) to the various kinds of Mac mini back-plates (because the ports are in different locations). But I see it's just a simple cable that plugs in. And yet, the secret bottom panel for an extra SSD is a fascinating option! And yes, the final (2018) version of Intel-CPU Mac mini also has Thunderbolt 3, thus USB-C ports.
Yes, it would work with that older version also. Thanks for watching and sharing.
@@craigneidel yeah it looks groovy! I'm thinking about it for myself!
The link you have here does not go to the product you’re reviewing. When I search Amazon for the hub, I cannot find it.
This would be the perfect solution for my M1 iMac mini, if they have one for that version.
They sold out they told me. They said to check back in about a week or so and they are working on stock. I guess they got a ton of orders and sold out in first week which is a bit crazy but in any case keep looking and it should show up. Thanks for watching.
Hmmm magnets on an enclosure right next to a storage device. Is that a good idea?…🤔
Magnets?
Hey Craig,
Have you had a chance to look into that 2Tb capacity restriction? Any idea why it has that limitation?
They told me 2tb. I only have 2 tb m.2 drives and no larger so can't test that. If anybody tested please post.
Thank you for the video, but honestly the vertical design for the Mac Mini makes zero sense to me.
The long USB-C cable connection will look messy. The Mini’s built-in ports will be awkward to use. And the whole thing makes the Mini a lot more noticeable on your desk.
The Satechi feels like a much smarter design, where you put the Mini on top of it.
It's just an option and I have done some other horizontal hubs before also. I'm actually going to do a video on some Satechi hubs in the coming week or two so keep an eye open for that.
Personally, I’m not keen on having the Mac Mini on its side like that…
Yes, some like it and others like the horizontal look. Just a preference but everybody will have a different way they like to orient the system.
Using a vertical orientation results in taking up less desk-space.
Also heat rises, with the exhaust facing up I can see the advantage.
In addition it provides easier access to the ports.
@@aaronkoch77 Thanks for the insight and yes it will have some advantages and some disadvantages but is just one option out there if it works good for the individual.
Why not?
Looks beautiful and it’s a space saver with extra parts what can’t you not love
How does this looks when you have multiple cables plugged in, like the power supply and others on the front ? Not sure I would have my mac placed sideways and elevated with a bunch of cables on the sides, I guess it would become very unstable and not super esthetic.
It's not for everybody but if you use short cables and color them white or a color that matches your environment it can look pretty good. But, yes it's more of a function hub vs. form.
thxxxxx
Thanks for watching.
I can't find the dock anywhere.
Sorry, yes it went out of stock because of demand. It should come back in a few days after they get stock and I'll make sure the link works then. I guess they sold so many at least that is what it appears and what I was told.
The cords look horrible coming from the top, and the apple logo looks horrible too if you turn it around to hide the cable. They should come up with a design with an L shaped adapter for the connections on the back or something.
It's up to the individual user and if you don't like the cords then this one is not for you. But it does work good and adds some basic storage.
The vertical orientation of the MM when held in this cradle doesn't allow cooling as Apple has designed the MM. I'm more of a fan of the Satechi products that simply lay underneath the MM and still allow 360º cooling.
I have not seen that too much and the M2 almost never gets even warm when working at loads. There are mounts like this for datacenter use also and they seem to work fine but in the end everybody is different and if not a good choice for you I honor that for sure. Thanks for watching.
The link in the description to the Mac Mini dock is incorrect.
It's sold out that's why.
Can you plug this directly into Studio Display like any other hardrive?
I don't have the studio display to test but somebody can post if they tested.
I would prefer to be horizontal and have 2 SSD drives under
Thanks for watching. Yes, this is one option and I'm searching for a few more that might be out there.
I need one for my mac m2 pro mini
They should be back in stock soon. Thanks for watching.
@@craigneidel The dock I ordered from Amazon should be here around March 11 . I had to call Amazon about one of my other orders and the fool I was talking to canceled my order and I had to make a reorder . Can't wait to get mine. Oh and BTW my mac mini m2 pro is faster then my I9 intel pc for video editing from a few of the tests I have done.
@@craigneidel Anytime my friend .thanks for making videos .
where'd you get the C light?
Gift but think they got from Amazon long while back.
What I miss is a use case where mini is connected to all peripherals. Power, external monitor it must look messy
It's not for everybody but with short cables (some people use colored cables) it looks fine. For function over form with the extra space.
Wrong link for main product in description!?
It went out of stock. Company said it should be back in March and the link will work then. Thank you.
thats handy, but im not 100% sure i will get mac mini yet, i allready got minisopuru imac 24 dock and a nvme 2280 i think with 2 TB storage i didn't get to test it yet but its all ready to go, it does provide 3 benefits atleast, first is extra storage, ports matter little on mac mini, and easy acess to the ports. i belive imac 24 dock is worth more, providing far more value raising imac, providing usb a and extra storage.
Yes, if you don't need it then I would not get it but the Minis are great systems and this dock makes a great storage stand. Either way it's nice to see what is out there.
Dock station is not the same , totally different, where I can get that model?
It sold out and I was told the link will start working once it comes back in stock. They said they had too much demand and stock is gone but working on replacing as quickly as possible.
With the SSD slot being located underneath, would there be any concern about lack of vertical venting to dissipate the heat that SSD sticks can generate?
I have not seen that as device is metal and seems to cool ok so far. But maybe could depend on SSD also.
@@craigneidel Thank you. Separately, I do no video production, so I'm quite happy with my original M1 mini (512 GB) because it has the smaller SSD chips (4x128 GB) compared to the bigger and therefore slower single capacity chips on the new M2 Mini.
6:48 Cool, but I'll set/stand it up away from my desk because I'll knock it over with my Ergotron LX or my own clumsy arms.
It's not for everyone but just another option.
I like the thinking of this hub, however it is not going to work for me, because I would not want my Mac Mini M2 to be vertical. I purchased an Acasis hub, which I connect to my mini via a long USB-C cable. It allows me to move the hub around if I need to. But I may still purchase this one too, just to give it a go.
I have wondered about that too, but I suspect a vertical installation actually improves heat distribution since it creates a chimney affect along the larger two sides. The Amazon page claims the result "achieves efficient and all-around heat dissipation to extend the life of your Mac mini."
There are some different options and this is just one. But, so far so good and for people that like the Macs to sit up this isn't a bad choice.
I have quite a lot to plug in (network, usb mouse, usb keyboard, usb webcam, usb external hard drive, usb audio dac and a usb connection to monitor) I still lack a few devices and looking for a dock to expand. I believe a vertical orientation would make cabling worse for my situation. When you flipped it upside down, I was hopeful that available ports would be there, too.
It's not for everybody for sure. But, for some it's a good solution. In the end it is a good solution for adding storage in that 850 MB/s range but if you don't like cables then there are other options. I'm going to be doing some more video on other hubs soon and also have a video on a Mac mini hub from before on my channel that is horizontal. Thanks.
isnt it gonna look like shit all plugged in? at first i hoped all the ports would be down facing and kinda hidden, but i guess that wouldnt work with the apple logo upside down
You need short cables and I have seen people even get colored cables to match setup. But, it isn't for everybody and only one choice for sure.
great
Thanks.
Huummm… not so sure how I feel about this hub and having all the wires jumping out of the top or side of my Mac mini.
It's not for everybody.
No Thunderbolt support. No USB A, only 2 T drive supported, not very many additional ports. Not worth the price IMHO
It's not really for that but more for the stand and storage. Cleaner look but more money than a normal external enclosure.
Product doesn't exist 12 days after posting your video?
It sold out said manufacturing company. Said they are making more and should be available in few weeks.
They need the up to date technology. It’s not worth the money as built now.
Right now it's a great option for extra storage at 850 Mbps. But, if they can add Thunderbolt it could really provide that extra fast storage and connections.
Worthless with it's old controller that only provides 10Gbit data on the 40Gbit port. How many years will we have to wait for good docks? Also i want SSD + 3,5" HDD for all my videos.
Yes, doesn't have everything but when you factor in a stand costs $28 normally or more it's not too bad to add this type of storage.
This doesn't provide an extra HDMI port which many people want.
Yes, this has the SSD slot which is the main advantage.
the link doesn't work ...
It's out of stock now do to demand. That is what I was told and to check back in the near future. Sorry about that but I guess they sold out in the first week.
Sorry but this doesn’t even closely qualify as good design. That usb-c cord connection will look horrible and in your face when connected to the top of the man mini! Yikes!
The latest version of the Satechi hub which also has an option to add an ssd drive for extra storage is so much more elegant and indeed beautifully designed. Check it out.
There are ton of options. Get what is right for you. This one sold out for now anyhow.
Here I was hoping for a Hub with speed instead another shitty outdated slow transfer speed hub when will someone make one of these with Thunderbolt 4 speeds
I just did thunderbolt hub. They don't make on yet in this design.
No reason to have the internal storage if it’s being bottlenecked by 10Gbps. Thunderbolt to host or bust. They dropped the ball here.
Just 2 years ago most are fine with 10 Gbps and I would say 90% of people would be today. I can actually 4K edit my videos on the 850 MB/s drive in this, and while I'm not a power editor, I do think I do more editing then 90%. So if you need Thunderbolt for sure get it, it will be 2x or 3x as much, but for most normal users this is a great way for additional storage for the $70.
NONE OF YOUR LINKS POINT TO THIS HUB/STAND?
It went out of stock already. Check back soon after they put it back in stock and I will update them. The company sold out already that is why it's not going to the hub. Thanks for watching.
would never buy a stand like this. The whole mac was built for standing flat, so gravity might damage the mac while putting it in a stand like this (e.g. different direction of forces applied to fan)
It's fine and even Apple has stated that in the past. I work in a datacenter and people regularly place servers upright and they are fine too. That would not be an issue for sure on a device like the Mac mini where everything is super simple.
You willl be bottlnecking your m2's data transfer performance with 10 gigconnection. If you don't care about using your thunderbolt 4 speed then that is fine but if you are transfering large amounts of data or need to drive 4K 60 displays or 5k displays you're leaving 20gig, 30gig, and 40gig performance on the table. I had a "slower" nvme drive that was limited to 800mbs with a 10gig external enclosure and with a different enclosure I was getting 2700mb/s. That was with a gen 3 NVME. I have other drives that get between 4000 and 6000mb/s. Just be carefult and know that everything in the chain has to be able to do the speed you want. That includes these 10gig ports. Call Digit as full thunderbolt docks that allow you to utilize the full speed of your periphials.
Yes for sure. This is what it is and less expensive than a thunderbolt 4 hub. So it's a trade but most users like me who used my Sony ev10 can do editing and most of my work with 850 MB/s speeds. Some need the speed for sure but 90 percent are just basic users and just need extra storage.
@@craigneidel totally! Just wanted to make sure people knew. I bought an incorrect enclosure, and was unable to get the maximum throughput, even though it was plenty fast for most usages. I'm also not sure what the limitations would be for external monitors but know that would actually be something that most users should consider.
@@NakeanWickliff This is accurate, but there doesn't appear to be a thunderbolt hub that will hold a mini (like this one or the Satechi, for example), especially one that includes NVME storage. I think my use-case aligns with most users of this product - I like it because it holds the mini, incorporates a front-facing SD card slot for importing images from my camera and has a fastish NVME slot. The integrated drive will be for non-critical storage or backups, I'm not sure which, yet.
My only concern is why does it have a 2 TB limitation? Craig said he was going to look into that one, but I haven't seen an update from him on this issue. Would I rather it had a 40gb connection? Yes. But for the price, this hub adds more functionality for me than the Satechi because the alternative is limited to SATA or 5Gb bandwidth.
It looks great, until you plug all your cables into the Mini :/
It's not for everybody but a good working hub. If into the super clean look then it might not be perfect but I have seen people buy some short cables with some colors even that can make it look pretty cool. Thanks again for watching. My channel just shows people what's out there but there are so many choices this is only one to review.
All that for 69 bucks? Nice ;)
Not bad for the price. Of course there are Thunderbolt 3 and 4 hubs that are much faster but they also cost more. This one is having trouble staying in stock though and is sold out but more should be coming soon.
That is a terrible product. You give up one 40gb port. To get two ports of 20 back that are usable.
It's for adding some storage for people who only need 850 MB/s speeds. Not back for that since most people (over 90%) are not doing video or high end photo editing.
@@craigneidel it is quite w compromise.
@@MrFloris It's also about 1/2 or 1/3 price of Thunderbolt hub. Most people are fine with 10 Gbps connections but I do understand for higher end users this would not be the right hub for them. I can agree with that.
BEING WITHOUT ITS OWN CHARGING POWER THIS PRODUCT YOU ARE MARKETING IS USELESS FOR ME. I HAVE SATECHI AMD SOME OTHER SMART DEVICES BUT THEY ARE WORTHLESS WITHOUT ITS OWN CHARGING POWER. WSY TOO SLOW AND WAISTE OF MONEY….
Yes, there are some choices and I'll be doing a video on a a Satechi soon. This is just one choice of many. Everybody will be different of course.
Wait... why doesn't it plug into the BACK of the mini? Then you wouldn't need a cord or a bunch of other wires sticking out of the mini. This is just a dock that happens to have a "clamp" that can hold a mini and a hard drive. Meh. Super not exciting.
It's just one of many but works well.
Bad product
Ok, do you have it?
TF ? SD ? I thought TF is micro SD. By the way, what speeds are the SD / TF card slot reader ?
Says 104Mbps for card reader.
10 Gbps is pretty average for a hub and the nvme SSD dock in 2023 for a M2 Mac with Thunderbolt 4
Yes, but also less expensive. I would say most will be happy with the 850 MB/s for most things and for higher end creators they can go with a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 hub but the cost will also double or triple as well. It's just an option in the end and one of many.