Pre-order the ElevationHub by ElevationLab

ElevationLab’s upcoming ElevationHub is an interesting add-on for your MacBook Pro USB-C power adapter (both 61W and 96W). After mounting to the back of the charger, it offers you a few benefits:

  • Better cord management — The rubberized velcro strap on the side wraps behind the power adapter after you’ve wound the charging cord around it, securing it tightly in place.
  • Extra ports — Above the USB-C output is a full-size USB-A 3.0 port for attaching a thumb drive, and on the side is a fast SD card reader for transferring photos from a camera to the MacBook Pro. It’s a little odd to have those things down where your laptop plugs into the wall, but it does prevent you from having to carry extra dongles around.

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Now, while the ElevationHub does fit both sizes of the MacBook Pro power adapter (as pictured below), it should be noted that the USB-C output tops out at 61W either way. On the positive side however, the circuitry within does allow for that level of output while simultaneously offering high data-transfer speeds through the USB 3 port, so the convenience might still be worth the tradeoff for 96W owners.

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The ElevationHub is slated to ship in mid-July 2020. Pre-order it now and use the promo code TIDY for 20% off. The standard (pre-discount) price is $40 for the accessory alone, or $50 if you want to include their premium USB-C 3.0 cable.