8-in-1 USB-C hub with Gigabit Ethernet, 4K@60Hz HDMI, 10Gbps data, and 85W pass-through charging.
Buy if you are building a single-monitor MacBook desk and want Gigabit Ethernet, one 4K@60Hz HDMI, 10Gbps data, SD and microSD slots, and up to 85W pass-through charging on one cable.
Skip if you need two external monitors (this hub has only one HDMI port, and macOS does not extend across dual-HDMI USB-C hubs — a Thunderbolt dock or DisplayLink adapter is the route), or full-speed charging for a 16-inch MacBook Pro under heavy load, which tops 85W.
Check Price on Amazon →Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) review: a desk hub with Gigabit Ethernet, one 4K@60Hz HDMI, 10Gbps data ports, SD and microSD slots, and 85W pass-through charging. It is the pick for a single-monitor MacBook desk that also needs wired networking and fast external-SSD transfers.
| Ports | 2× USB-A 3.2 (10Gbps), 1× USB-C data (10Gbps), 1× USB-C PD input (100W), 1× HDMI 4K@60Hz, Gigabit Ethernet, SD slot, microSD slot |
|---|---|
| Power Delivery | Up to 100W input; up to 85W pass-through to the laptop (hub reserves 15W) |
| Video Output | Single HDMI — 4K at 60Hz with a DP 1.4 host, 4K at 30Hz with DP 1.2 |
| Data Transfer | Up to 10Gbps (USB-A and USB-C data ports) |
| Build | Aluminum alloy body, braided cable |
| Compatibility | MacBook Pro/Air, Windows laptops, iPad Pro, Samsung DeX |
| Dimensions | 4.76 × 2.17 × 0.6 inches |
| Weight | 4.5 oz |
The port mix is the real step up over basic hubs. Gigabit Ethernet is built in — the feature owners single out most, because a wired connection stays stable on video calls when Wi-Fi does not — alongside a 4K@60Hz HDMI output, SD and microSD slots, and pass-through charging, all from one USB-C port on the laptop.
Data speed doubles the budget tier: the USB-C data port and both USB-A ports run at 10Gbps, so an external SSD is not bottlenecked by the hub the way it is on 5Gbps hubs.
Charging is honestly rated. Anker specifies 100W PD input with 15W reserved for the hub itself, leaving up to 85W for the laptop — full speed for a MacBook Air and adequate for a 14-inch MacBook Pro. Anker also states plainly that the USB-C data port carries no video signal, so there is no guessing about which port drives a display: HDMI does.
There is only one HDMI port, so this hub drives exactly one external display. That matches the native limit of base M1 and M2 MacBooks anyway, but owners of Pro/Max chips or M3/M4 Macs who want two external monitors need a Thunderbolt dock or a DisplayLink adapter instead — macOS does not extend a desktop across dual-HDMI USB-C hubs.
Pass-through charging tops out at 85W to the laptop, so a 16-inch MacBook Pro that ships with a 140W adapter charges more slowly through the hub under heavy load.
Anker notes the shell can reach about 122°F when every port is busy with a PD adapter attached. Owners report it runs warm under full load; keep it on a hard desk surface rather than a couch or bed.
Owner feedback on the 555 is consistent: the Ethernet connection is the reliability win, the 4K HDMI output is stable for office and media work, and 10Gbps transfers keep external SSDs at full speed. Long-term reviewers report the aluminum body and braided cable holding up to daily travel use.
Two recurring owner notes are worth knowing before you buy. First, pass-through charging depends on the charger you feed it: a 100W PD charger is what delivers the full 85W to the laptop, and at least one long-term reviewer's early charging trouble traced back to the charger, resolved after a charger firmware update and help from Anker support. Second, warmth under full load is normal for this hub (Anker itself flags ~122°F fully loaded) and is not, by owner accounts, a sign of failure.
MacBook owners building a one-cable desk around a single external monitor who also want wired Ethernet and fast SSD transfers. It fits especially well for:
MacBook Air and 14-inch MacBook Pro users — 85W pass-through covers their charging needs while the hub runs everything else.
Anyone whose Wi-Fi drops on calls — built-in Gigabit Ethernet removes the separate adapter.
Creators — SD and microSD slots plus 10Gbps USB ports cover card imports and external drives in one hub.
Choosing for a MacBook specifically? Our USB-C hub guide for M-series MacBooks compares this hub with the smaller Anker 7-in-1 on Ethernet, data speed, and charging — and explains why neither hub adds a second external display on a base M1/M2 Mac.
The Anker 555 is the right upgrade from a basic travel hub when your desk needs Ethernet, 10Gbps data, and one 4K@60Hz monitor on a single cable. Buy it for the port mix and the honest 85W pass-through — not for dual monitors, which no configuration of this hub provides on a Mac.
