HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB C Hub HDMI 4K 60Hz - PD 60W, Audio Jack, SD/MicroSD, USB-A Compatible w/iPad Pro Air 2020 2019 2018, M1 iPad Pro 2021, Space Gray

I just purchased a 2021 iPad Pro and found out many dongles don’t work perfectly with the new M1 equipped machines. After researching it appears to be across the board with any device from Apple with the M1 chip, could be the OS or the devices themselves are lacking something….I have no clue.But, after figuring out that I needed to switch to the mounting plate that accommodates screen protectors (it’s included in the box w/screwdriver to fit the small screws) it mounted perfectly and the connection with the projector was working perfectly every time I tested the connection. With the other dongles the HDMI was intermittent and sometimes took several attempts of unplugging and plugging it back in to get a picture.Overall a great little device and worth every penny!

We have to remember that the iPad is NOT a computer, but it’s very close. I’m using the Hyper Drive on the new 2020 iPad with the Magic Keyboard, which gives you a track pad. Adding the Hyper Drive gives you peripherals very similar to having a computer. You can transfer files, through a USB port, you have the HDMI port, a head phone jack, you get quite a bit. It’s a lot better having an all in one as opposed to getting the different, HDMI adaptor, a different USB adapter, etc. Some may think that the price is a little high, but when you add up all of the adapters that you would need individually, IT WOULD COST YOU MORE. I’ve been using it a couple of days and it’s working great. I usually travel for business, currently I’m not doing a lot of traveling, but I can tell that this will be one of the main devices that I would travel around the world with. With this device, take the NIKE approach - ‘JUST DO IT!’

OK. This is a little saddening to write (not boo-boo, but d*mn...this is frustrating).I’ve been trying to find the perfect hub for the new iPad Pro 2020. I was excited to see the fit and how ergonomic it was; and the color shades nice with the space gray iPad. Style is great that is clear. Once I got into performance, this is where the problems ensued. It would go through a power reset once I hooked up hardware via USB as I was using it. I don’t think the power of the USB is meant for something like music production equipment. Additionally, when you hook up a pair of headphones to the jack it would sometimes work or sometimes not. When it did work, there’s a good chance it would just stop working and the whole hub would turn off. Over all it’s a good accessory, but for my flow it was great. That’s why I rated it higher than average. It is good, but not if you plan to stress its performance.

So far so good for 2021 (M1) iPad Pro 12.9 with a magic keyboard - When I first plugged it in, it did not turn on - I took out the existing grip and replaced it with the additional grip they provided - it looked slightly larger than the default one that was attached and voila it connected (blue light turned on). I haven’t done a lot of testing, but was able to connect a Blue Yeti microphone and a MicroSD successfully. Will come back with additional updates after some more testing.

A few months ago, I splurged on my very first Apple product, an iPad Pro. Being a Windows and Android user all my life, it was difficult getting used to my new device.I especially had difficulty transferring photos taken using my Fujifilm X-T10 Mirrorless Camera. I also couldn't use my wired earphones or other wired audio devices with my iPad.The HyperDrive adapter solves both those problems for me. All my audio devices work on the adapters audio port. The adapter can read my camera's SD card seamlessly. The adapter also sports a USB-C adapter so I can charge my iPad while watching binge watching on Netflix or YouTube without interruptions.The device is also very small and appropriately colored to complements the good looks of the iPad.The HyperDrive is perfect. I'm so glad I listened to all the product reviews and spent to have it shipped to me in Cebu City, Philippines. It's definitely worth the investment.

I was thrilled to receive this product about 5 weeks ago. Since the latest generation iPad Pros only have a single USB-C port, and Apple no longer provides a 3.5mm headphone jack, this device looked like a perfect fit - not only does it replicate the USB-C port (so I can charge my iPad while the dongle is inserted), but it has a 3.5mm audio jack (so I can charge it WHILE using headphones), an SD card reader, a legacy USB port, and HDMI out (4K resolution @ 60Hz!).Worked perfectly out of the box. For exactly ~4.5 weeks, dying days after Amazon’s return window closed.When it was working, the blue dongle icon would appear while it was plugged in on the iPad’s task bar in the upper right, and everything worked. Now, the blue light on the dongle does turn on, but for all I know (and the complete lack of documentation does not inform me), that just means it’s getting power. The iPad does not recognize it. When I plug the charger into the dongle, the iPad doesn’t charge. When I plug my headphones into the dongle’s headphone port, no audio.When I go back to using the stock iPad charger directly connected to the iPad, it charges. When I use Apple’s outrageously expensive USB to 3.5mm headphone converter cable, I get audio. So the iPad’s working fine; this product (I alternately refer to it as a dongle and a hub; apologies) is clearly broken.I’ll change this review if I have a good experience with their customer service, but from what I’ve read on the web, I’m in for some hours of misery.