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  "textContent": "Macworld\n\n#### At a glance\n\n### Expert's Rating\n\n### Pros\n\n  * Seven top-end ports\n  * Portable\n  * Solid stand for all iPads\n\n\n\n### Cons\n\n  * Limited angle adjustment\n  * HDMI capped at 4K/60Hz\n  * Short built-in cable\n\n\n\n### Our Verdict\n\nThere are enough fast ports to enable you create a desktop setup, and it’s portable enough to slip into your backpack or jacket pocket when you’re on the move.\n\nPrice When Reviewed\n\nThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined\n\nBest Pricing Today\n\n### Price When Reviewed\n\n$79.99\n\n###  Best Prices Today: Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub\n\nRetailer\n\nPrice\n\n$79.99\n\nView Deal\n\n$79.99\n\nView Deal\n\n$79.99\n\nView Deal\n\nSatechi\n\n$79.99\n\nView Deal\n\n$79.99\n\nView Deal\n\nPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide  View more prices\n\nProduct\n\nPrice\n\nPrice comparison from Backmarket\n\nUnless you always hold your iPad or leave it on your lap, you need a stand for comfortable viewing.\n\nAnd the tablet is much more than a giant iPhone. Connect it to a monitor and keyboard, add some storage drives and other handy devices and it can match a MacBook for functionality.\n\nThe Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub will keep your iPad at a secure and comfortable angle, plus provide seven high-end ports.\n\nSatechi\n\n## Ports ahoy: What ports do you get, and are they fast enough?\n\nNeatly placed at the back and sides of the Stand Hub are all the ports an iPad user should require. It connects to your iPad with its integrated 6.7-inch (170mm) USB-C cable that’s tucked into its base. It’s compatible with all iPads from 2021 onwards.\n\nThe ports are fine matches for the iPad:\n\n  * **USB-C PD charging port** (100W PD)\n  * **USB-C port** (10Gbps)\n  * **USB-A port** (10Gbps)\n  * **HDMI 2.0 port** (support for 4K display at 60Hz)\n  * **SD 4.0 card reader** (UHS-II, 312MBps)\n  * **MicroSD 4.0 card reader** (UHS-II, 312MBps)\n  * **3.5mm audio jack** (input/output)\n\n\n\n100W is plenty for even the top-end iPad Pro, which can be fast-charged with a power adapter of 60W or higher. You’ll need to add your own USB-C charger; we’ve reviewed the best USB-C chargers in case you don’t have one spare. Apple ships the iPad with a 20W power adapter so you’ll fare better with a more powerful charger.\n\nIf even a 13-inch iPad’s screen is not enough for you then you can hook it up to a larger monitor via the HDMI 2.0 port. It will support up to a 4K display at 60Hz—not a fast enough refresh rate for hardened gamers but fine for the rest of us.\n\nSimon Jary\n\nYou can create quite a desktop setup by using the USB ports to add storage drives and other devices. The 10Gbps data-transfer rate might not match the iPad Pro’s 40Gbps Thunderbolt but matches the iPad Air and iPad mini’s USB port. The entry-level iPad sadly will remain stuck at its slow USB 2.0 speed of 480Mbps.\n\nThe USB-A port is also rated at 10Gbps and is great for memory sticks or a wired keyboard or mouse.\n\nSome iPads have as little as 128GB of storage, and an easy and affordable way to boost this is via a super-portable SD or MicroSD card. Storage prices are volatile but at the time of writing you could buy a 256GB MicroSD card for under $40. You can’t install larger drives in your iPad, and at the point of purchase Apple charges an extra $200 to that add that same amount of storage.\n\nThe Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub comes with both SD and MicroSD card readers on one side, and both are rated at fast 312 MBps UHS-II.\n\nSimon Jary\n\n## Portable design: How portable is the stand in real use?\n\nJust as the iPad is super portable, you can easily pocket the Hub Stand, although you’d need very large pockets to include the wall charger, keyboard and 27-inch monitor.\n\nIt measures 4.3 x 4.3 x 0.75 inches (110 x 110 x 19mm) and weighs 6.6oz (187.5g).\n\nSimon Jary\n\n## Price: Is it worth $79.99 compared to separate stand + hub?\n\nThe Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub is priced at $79.99, and €84.99.\n\nFor alternatives, read our reviews of the best iPad stands and best iPad hubs. With the Foldable Stand Hub you get both in one.\n\nSimon Jary\n\n## Should you buy the Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub?\n\nEvery iPad deserves a stand, and rather you deserve one for viewing comfort and ergonomic comfort. There are enough fast ports on the Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub to enable you to create a desktop setup, and it’s portable enough to slip into your backpack or jacket pocket when you’re on the move.",
  "title": "Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub review: A portable iPad stand with 7 ports"
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