This is a summary of MacWire's review, published on 30 July 2026. All quotes, judgements and conclusions belong to the original reviewer Petter Ahrnstedt and MacWire. Quotes are translated from Swedish. Any images appearing in the original review belong to MacWire and are used here only as reference in this summary.
MacWire has tested the Satechi OntheGo 5-in-1 USB-C Multiport Adapter, a compact round hub made mainly for MacBook Neo. The review gives it 4 out of 5, pointing to the small format, the magnetic base and the price as its main strengths.
According to the reviewer, the adapter turns a single USB-C port into five connections: HDMI, USB-C charging, USB-C data, USB-A and an SD card reader. MacWire describes it as covering nearly everything you need. The review also notes that Satechi makes a closely related model with seven ports.
Small enough to live in your laptop bag
The adapter measures 65 × 65 × 22 mm. MacWire highlights that the braided nylon USB-C cable is stored inside the adapter when not in use, and that a magnetic base holds it in place on the desk. According to the reviewer, this makes it easy to pack with the laptop and take out only when more ports are needed.
It comes in Citrus, Blush, Indigo and Silver. 3M adhesive rings are included for the magnetic mount.
Ports for files, drives and displays
For photos, video and other files, the SD card reader reaches up to 104 MB/s. The USB-A and USB-C data ports each handle up to 5 Gbps, which MacWire notes is enough for external storage and other peripherals.
The HDMI port connects an external monitor, TV or projector at up to 4K 60 Hz. At the same time, the laptop can charge through the adapter with up to 60 W USB-C Power Delivery pass-through.
Not only for MacBook Neo
The adapter is designed with MacBook Neo in mind, but MacWire points out that it also works with compatible MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. It works with iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini too, and with USB-C iPhone models.
"A small, smart companion that can save the day."
What's missing
MacWire does not list specific drawbacks. The reviewer's reservation is that the adapter covers almost everything rather than everything. For users who need more ports, the review points to Satechi's seven-port version.
Final verdict
MacWire sums up the OntheGo 5-in-1 as a well-made Mac accessory that takes up little space on the desk or in the bag. The reviewer adds that it is not expensive either, at SEK 599 at the time of the review. The overall rating is 4 out of 5.
Read the full review at MacWire.
The text above is a summary of the review from Petter Ahrnstedt and MacWire
