Help deciding which Dongle to buy

[DrMacintosh]

Hello, I've collected about $15 on Amazon via the Bing Rewards program and I am looking to buy a Ethernet adapter for my 2016 MacBook Pro, I don't really need it but there are certain situations where it would be nice the have and all of these units have at least 3 USB 3.0 ports which will be helpful. 

 

So I have a few options, first up is the G-Ting:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXZUN2O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AHHV6EIY3BRLE&psc=1

 

Pros: The G-Ting has the benefit of being featured in an LTT video, is compact, has a metal connector housing, and has solid reviews. 

Cons: Rather pricy, its gold, and its not from an established company 

 

Next up is the AUKEY: 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019Q2QM4A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A142BGUZC6UH73&psc=1

 

Pros: Cheap, its silver, and from a respectable company, 

Cons: Bulky, has a plastic housing for the connector, has spotty reviews 

 

And Finally is the ProCIV:

https://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Adapter-Gigabit-Macbook-Devices/dp/B01BSJKIV2/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1500146048&sr=8-15&keywords=usb+c+ethernet

 

Pros: Its "gun metal grey", metal housing for connector, decent reviews 

Cons: confusing description and might not work, most expensive. 

 

So which one do you think I should get? Cast your vote in the poll and leave a comment as to why! 

 

 

[BestPCBuilder2017]

How do you milk sheep @Spork829

[The Sloth]

6 minutes ago, DrMacintosh said:

Next up is the AUKEY: 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019Q2QM4A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A142BGUZC6UH73&psc=1

 

Pros: Cheap, its silver, and from a respectable company, 

Cons: Bulky, has a plastic housing for the connector, has spotty reviews 

 

that would be the best 

 

[DarkEnergy]

I would say go Anker. A bit more but good quality. 

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Aluminum-1-Gigabit-Compatible-ChromeBook/dp/B00ZZ6NW5E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500147473&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+usb+c+ethernet

 

A little more but with USB ports

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Aluminum-Portable-Ethernet-ChromeBook/dp/B00XU6PM68/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500147473&sr=8-2&keywords=anker+usb+c+ethernet

 

[DrMacintosh]

Just now, DarkEnergy said:

I would say go Anker. A bit more but good quality. 

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Aluminum-1-Gigabit-Compatible-ChromeBook/dp/B00ZZ6NW5E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500147473&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+usb+c+ethernet

 

A little more but with USB ports

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Aluminum-Portable-Ethernet-ChromeBook/dp/B00XU6PM68/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500147473&sr=8-2&keywords=anker+usb+c+ethernet

 

The first one is out because its just Ethernet, the second one is just way too expensive. 

[DrMacintosh]

2 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

that would be the best

My biggest gripe with the Aukey is that its so damn big, but it is cheap. Early reviews have it giving a spotty ethernet connection but later ones seem to not mention it. 

[DrMacintosh]

4 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

 

Nice meme, good thing these aren't Apple dongles.  

[The Sloth]

Just now, DrMacintosh said:

Nice meme

i am still salty, i really wanted a new macbook 

[The Sloth]

Just now, DrMacintosh said:

My biggest gripe with the Aukey is that its so damn big, but it is cheap. Early reviews have it giving a spotty ethernet connection but later ones seem to not mention it. 

out of three that would be the best one, i would risk it, you can always send it back. 

[DrMacintosh]

4 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

i am still salty, i really wanted a new macbook 

I really only need a few USB ports, I have an old USB SD card reader (whihc I have used like 2 times) and I dont use HDMI enough to warrant the dongle I bought: 

https://www.amazon.com/MOKiN-USB-C-Multiport-Adapter-Supports/dp/B01IUXA9YK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500147895&sr=8-1&keywords=Mokin

 

irl the dongle life isnt bad imo. 

 

But it was hella cheap and had a USB port and passthrough charging so I went for it. 

[The Sloth]

Just now, DrMacintosh said:

I really only need a few USB ports, I have an old USB SD card reader and I dont use HDMI enough to warrant the dongle I bought: 

https://www.amazon.com/MOKiN-USB-C-Multiport-Adapter-Supports/dp/B01IUXA9YK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500147895&sr=8-1&keywords=Mokin

 

But it was hella cheap and had a USB port and passthrough charging so I went for it. 

careful with cheap dongles

[DrMacintosh]

1 minute ago, nerdslayer1 said:

careful with cheap dongles

I've had it for months and it works great lol 

[Spork829]

24 minutes ago, NCIX Lampy said:

How do you milk sheep @Spork829

lol