6 great accessories for the new MacBook Pros
Get more from USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 with these add-ons
Aple’s redesigned 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros are its thinnest and lightest pro-level notebooks ever, and along with that change in design comes a change in its ports. The new models include four Thunderbolt 3 ports and a headphone jack as their only connections (the $1,299 model that doesn’t include the Touch Bar has two Thunderbolt 3 ports). This brand new connection type is physically the same as USB Type-C, as seen on the 12-inch MacBook, making the two connectors interchangeable. It’s also how you’ll power the new notebooks. A new design and new connection type means new add-ons, too, so we’ve collected six of the best MacBook Pro accessories.
Satechi USB-C Combo Hub
This tiny multiport hub plugs into a USB Type-C port, and provides three standard USB 3 ports, as well as SD card and microSD card readers. For $35, it’s a no-brainer.
Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD
Taking advantage of Thunderbolt 3’s 40Gbps speeds, this dock provides Ethernet, three USB 3 ports, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, DisplayPort video output, and more. It can support two 4K displays at once.
Griffin BreakSafe
Worried about the lack of MagSafe charging on the new MacBooks? This USB Type-C cable adds it back in – one of its connectors has a magnetic breaking point.
LG UltraFine 5K Display
Connect this 5K display to your MacBook Pro using a single Thunderbolt 3 cable for glorious 5K images in a wide color gamut. It also acts as a connection hub, thanks to its three USB Type-C ports.
Kanex USB-C to HDMI 4K Adapter
Want to plug your new MacBook Pro into a TV? This $20 adapter can handle up to 4K.
iKlear Cleaning Kit
No one wants to have a fingerprint-smeared Touch Bar. This kit will keep it clean!