Hyper's new USB-C Hubs upgrade your 24-inch iMac

Add additional functionality to your 24-inch iMac with Hyper's new HyperDrive hubs that provide USB-A, SD, and fast-charge capabilities.

Hyper has come up with a clever solution to the paucity of the 24-inch iMac ports, and the location on the back — a clip-on user-facing hub that attaches to the bottom of the iMac. Not only does this provide users with front-facing access to ports, but it also expands the type of ports you have access to.

There are currently two models hubs available, the HyperDrive 5-in-1 and HyperDrive 6-in-1, which each feature the following ports:

HyperDrive 5-in-1 for iMac 2021

2 USB-C 5Gbps
2 USB-A 5Gbps
USB-A 5Gbps 7.5W (fast charge)

The HyperDrive 6-in-1 Hub provides an additional HDMI slot at the back

HyperDrive 6-in-1 for iMac 2021

4K 60Hz HDMI
Micro SD USH-I
SD UHS-I
USB-C 10Gbps
USB-A 10Gbps
USB-A 10Gbps 7.5W (fast charge)

Seven color matching faceplates are included, so users can pick the perfect one to blend in with your iMac.

Anyone interested in grabbing their own HyperDrive Hub for the 24-inch iMac can head over to Hyper. The HyperDrive 5-in-1 for iMac 2021 is available for $59.99, and the HyperDrive 6-in-1 for iMac 2021 is available for $79.99.

10 Comments

rob53 14 Years · 3318 comments

About 3 years ago

Would have been nice to include Ethernet port so base models can be hardwired. Not sure how much Apple’s power brick with Ethernet costs separately.

Are these hubs attached with sticky tape? Guess once it’s on it stays on. Thought some of these docks/hubs attached directly to the USB-C ports instead of using a cable.

edited: My bad, it uses a clamp system, which is a great idea. I couldn't find the 5-1 Hub for anything much less an iMac on their website.
6-port *Pre-Orders purchased now are planned to ship starting 09/10.*

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DangDave 9 Years · 98 comments

About 3 years ago

Since when is USB A 7.5W considered fast charge?

Does anyone know how many watts you can get from the 24” iMac USB C ports?

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mknelson 10 Years · 1149 comments

About 3 years ago

DangDave said:

Since when is USB A 7.5W considered fast charge?

Does anyone know how many watts you can get from the 24” iMac USB C ports?

More than 7.5W, but keep in mind that hub has to split the power amongst all the other ports as well as the internal hardware for conversion to HDMI, etc.

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jeffharris 23 Years · 854 comments

About 3 years ago

rob53 said:

Would have been nice to include Ethernet port so base models can be hardwired. Not sure how much Apple’s power brick with Ethernet costs separately.
Are these hubs attached with sticky tape? Guess once it’s on it stays on. Thought some of these docks/hubs attached directly to the USB-C ports instead of using a cable.

edited: My bad, it uses a clamp system, which is a great idea. I couldn't find the 5-1 Hub for anything much less an iMac on their website.
6-port *Pre-Orders purchased now are planned to ship starting 09/10.*

The thing is a clamp.
Look at the photo of the back. The front panel is split and the big knurled silver knob tightens it.
Simple and effective.

I have a couple of Hyper USB-C docks. One with Ethernet for my MacBook Pro and another with an SD Card reader and HDMI for my iPad Pro.
They're nicely made and work flawlessly.

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MplsP 9 Years · 4053 comments

About 3 years ago

rob53 said:

Would have been nice to include Ethernet port so base models can be hardwired. Not sure how much Apple’s power brick with Ethernet costs separately.

I think it’s $30 to get the Ethernet power brick at the time of purchase but I agree. It’s sad that after spending $1500 on a desktop you have to spend another $50-70 to get a reasonable number of ports.