
We focused on the most important tasks you'll likely face, such as connecting older peripherals like hard drives and hooking up an external display. USB-C can, in theory, replace every other port, and there are a seemingly infinite number of port combinations you might encounter. This all means that a critical mass of people need cables, adapters, and other ways to get older gear working with newer devices.Īfter 18 hours of preliminary research, we tested more than 58 USB-C accessories to put together this guide to the best ways to connect peripherals and devices to a USB-C–equipped computer.
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The 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro models, as well as Windows laptops from HP, Asus, Acer, and more, offer only USB-C ports, and a number of Android smartphones use USB-C as their only physical connection.

When Apple introduced the 12-inch MacBook in early 2015, USB-C was merely a curiosity for most people, but now that many new laptops have dropped legacy ports, USB-C has gone from interesting to important.
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Read the full USB-C adapters, cables, and hubs guide here.

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