Why this makes the shortlist
USB hubs are one of those purchases that immediately makes you wonder why you waited so long. The Cable Matters USB C to makes a concrete case: 4.6-star average from 132 buyers, consistent across verified purchases. At 132 reviews and 4.6 stars, the statistical noise is gone. What's left is a signal: this works.
What you're actually getting
At its core, this is a port multiplier — but the execution determines whether it earns desk real estate.
The Cable Matters USB-C Ethernet switch is an indispensable networking accessory that combines a USB-C Ethernet adapter and a Gigabit Ethernet switch into one convenient adapter; Connect a laptop or t.
The specs that matter
Breaking down what matters in the spec sheet:
- The Cable Matters USB-C Ethernet switch is an indispensable networking accessory that combines a USB-C Ethernet adapter and a Gigabit Ethernet switch into one convenient adapter; Connect a laptop or tablet which lacks a.
- Ethernet splitter functions as an Ethernet switch 4 port; connect up to three additional devices to the ethernet hub 4 port via Ethernet and one via USB-C; Connect the fourth Ethernet port on the ethernet cable splitter.
- Gigabit USB Type C Ethernet adapter supports performance Ethernet features like WoL (Wake on LAN), FDX (Full Duplex Mode), auto-sensing, jumbo frames, and IPv6; Ethernet hub supports MAC address pass-through with the.
- Ethernet to USB C adapter is bus-powered from the host USB-C connection; No need for a bulky external power plug or extra USB cable to power the Gigabit Ethernet switch 4 port; Flexible use cases for the 4 port switch.
- USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet switch gigabit includes a drawstring carrying pouch, adhesive mounting strip, and quick start guide; Accessories allow for a permanent or mobile use solution of the Thunderbolt 3 network switch
Who this is for
If you've ever unplugged one device to plug in another, this hub ends that. The primary user is anyone on a laptop with fewer ports than peripherals — which, in 2025, is most people. Secondary users: desktop owners adding expansion without opening the case.
Before you buy
USB hubs share bandwidth. If you're running high-demand devices simultaneously — two fast SSDs, for example — throughput divides across ports. For single-device use or standard peripherals (keyboard, mouse, flash drive), you won't notice. For high-bandwidth parallel transfers, a powered hub with dedicated lanes is a better choice.
Our verdict
A exceptional usb hub pick with 132 reviews already in. At -15% below list, the math gets easier. The performance doesn't change; the barrier to entry does. Straightforward recommendation: it does what it says, and the reviews confirm it.
