If you prefer a standard dongle-style hub, or one without an integrated stand, here are some other options that I’ve tested and liked. For more recommendations, read our guide to the best USB hubs and docks.
Twelve South StayGo Mini USB-C Hub $60: This little USB-C hub might be all you need. seriously compact. It’s a little taller and narrower than the Zippo lighter, and has a 4K HDMI port, USB-A, an 85-watt USB-C port with pass-through charging, and a headphone jack. I had some trouble installing it on my case-protected iPad, but Twelve South includes a female USB-C to male USB-C cable that solves this problem.
Hyper HyperDrive 6-in-1 dongle, $100: It features a 60-watt USB-C port, USB-A, MicroSD slot, SD card slot, 3.5mm audio, and 4K 60Hz HDMI. You can plug it into your iPad’s USB-C port and secure it flush with the edge, or swap it out for a short, floppy cable. You’ll need a cable if you have a case on your iPad, but Hyper provides the screws and screwdriver to replace the parts (it took me 2 minutes). Your tablet’s battery will drain over time, so be sure to unplug it when you’re not using it.
Satechi USB-C Hybrid (with SSD enclosure) $90: Satechi’s 4-port hub is a little oversized considering the number of ports you get, and for good reason. Removing the aluminum cover reveals the slot for the M.2 SATA solid state storage drive (SSD) slot. That means you can simultaneously access an external SSD, two USB-A jacks, one 100-watt USB-C pass-through charging port, and 4K HDMI. I didn’t have an M.2 SATA drive to test, but this 1 terabyte card should work. Please note that Satechi’s hubs do not support NVMe M.2 cards.
Anker USB-C to Ethernet adapter, $23: Most people don’t need an Ethernet port on their iPad, but you might be trying your hand at cloud gaming on your tablet. In that case, you’ll need the fastest possible speed to display the game in the best possible quality. This simple aluminum USB-C to Ethernet dongle gave me download speeds of about 700 Mbps on my iPad Pro at home. This is the speed my desktop PC typically reaches.