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Compact silver docking hub with HDMI, Ethernet, USB-C, two USB 3.0 ports and SD and TF card slots

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 8in1 USB-C Docking Station 4K HDMI RJ45 PD

SKU CH-6AKZ-RTJH3

Expands a single USB-C port into 4K HDMI, gigabit Ethernet, PD charging, extra USB-C, dual USB 3.0 and SD/TF card slots for MacBook Pro 2016/2017/2018 and other USB-C laptops

  • 4K HDMI expands display space for presentations
  • Gigabit RJ45 gives stable wired network access
  • PD passthrough charges laptop while hub runs
  • Dual USB 3.0 ports speed up file transfers
  • SD and TF slots read camera cards directly

Compact 8-in-1 USB-C Hub

This 8-in-1 USB-C docking station expands a single Type-C port into HDMI, gigabit Ethernet, PD pass-through, an extra Type-C port, two USB 3.0 ports and dual SD/TF card slots. It targets owners of thin-and-light laptops who need simultaneous video, wired networking, charging and peripheral connections without carrying multiple adapters.

Thermals Noise Power

The compact aluminium enclosure runs passively with no fan, so operation is silent during typical office workloads. Power draw comes from the host laptop and the attached PD charger; the hub itself adds no measurable noise or heat under normal multi-port use.

Accessories Software Impact

No bundled drivers or utilities are required — plug-and-play support works immediately on MacBook Pro 2016, 2017, 2018 and most mainstream USB-C laptops. The dual card readers eliminate the need for a separate dongle when importing photos, while the PD port lets the laptop stay charged while all other ports remain active.

Highlights

  • 4K HDMI expands display space for presentations
  • Gigabit RJ45 gives stable wired network access
  • PD passthrough charges laptop while hub runs
  • Dual USB 3.0 ports speed up file transfers
  • SD and TF slots read camera cards directly

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect the SMUGDESK 8in1 dock to my MacBook Pro 2017, and what step do users often miss?

Plug the dock's USB-C cable into a host port that supports both video output and Power Delivery; if your port is data-only, the 4K HDMI and PD charging will not activate.

Which ports or slots on this hub are most likely to wear out first with daily card swaps?

The SD and TF card slots see the most physical insertions, so their spring contacts tend to loosen before the fixed HDMI, RJ45 or USB 3.0 ports.

What thermal limit appears first when I run 4K video, gigabit Ethernet and PD charging together for hours?

The dock's aluminium casing becomes noticeably warm; sustained heavy load can trigger host-port thermal throttling, reducing charging power or video frame rate.

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