This is a summary of Teknikveckan’s review of the Satechi OntheGo 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter. All quotes, opinions and conclusions are from Teknikveckan. All images in the original review belong to Teknikveckan and are used here for reference only in this summary.
How many connections can you really fit into an adapter the size of a snus tin? Teknikveckan tested the Satechi OntheGo 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter, and the result is positive. The compact adapter is praised for its small size, its many connections and the ability to attach magnetically to the back of a phone.
Small, but full of connections
The first thing Teknikveckan highlights is the size. OntheGo 7-in-1 is roughly the same size as a snus tin and weighs only 96 grams. Despite that, it includes HDMI with support for 4K at 60 Hz, Ethernet, two USB-A ports, USB-C for power delivery, and card readers for SD and microSD.
In the test, the adapter is used, among other things, to transfer photos from a DSLR camera to an iPhone or iPad. The memory card is recognized immediately, and the files can be opened in Photos or Files for further editing. Transferring video material to a Mac also works without problems.
The magnetic mount makes a difference
One detail that is especially appreciated is the magnets on the back of the adapter. They let OntheGo attach to MagSafe- or Qi2-compatible phones instead of hanging loose from the cable.
For devices without a magnetic mount, an adhesive magnetic ring is included. Teknikveckan thinks the solution is practical, especially when the adapter is used with a phone out in the field.
Some compromises in materials and cable
The low weight also has a downside. Because the adapter is largely made of plastic, the reviewer does not quite feel the same quality as with some other Satechi products.
Teknikveckan would also have liked a longer or extendable USB-C cable. The reviewer would also have preferred more USB-C ports instead of the two USB-A connections. However, these are wishes rather than issues that affected performance during the test.
Teknikveckan’s overall verdict
Teknikveckan gives the Satechi OntheGo 7-in-1 a score of 8 out of 10. Above all, it is appreciated how many connections fit into the small format and how smoothly the magnetic mount works with a phone.
For anyone who photographs, works with files while traveling, or occasionally needs to connect an external display or network cable, the adapter is a practical accessory. Despite some compromises in material choice, Teknikveckan describes a product that works without problems and is highly useful in everyday life.
Read the full original review: Satechi OntheGo 7-in-1 is the adapter that’s the same size as a snus can – Teknikveckan
