Alternatives guideUSB-C Hubs and Docks
Alternatives to the Anker 555 USB-C Hub
The Anker 555 is a recorded bus powered 8 in 1 hub with 1 GbE and up to 85 W of input pass through.
Alternatives guide
Alternatives
An alternative page starts from a real reason to look elsewhere: a price you refuse to pay, a missing feature, a compatibility problem, or simply a different preference. Alternatives are only listed when they overlap meaningfully with the original product, and the reason for each one is written down.
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What counts as a meaningful alternative
- The original product is identified clearly, so you know what you are moving away from.
- Each alternative shares the core use case of the original rather than merely the same category.
- The reason to switch is stated, including what you give up by switching.
- A product is never called an alternative because its name looked similar.
Published alternative guides
Alternatives guideMicrophones
Alternatives to the Blue Yeti
The Yeti is a recorded USB condenser with four switchable pickup patterns and built in headphone monitoring.
Alternatives guideUSB-C Hubs and Docks
Alternatives to the CalDigit TS3 Plus
Two recorded alternatives to the TS3 Plus: the Thunderbolt 4 TS4 at 18 ports and 98 W, and the bus powered Anker 555, which needs no socket.
Alternatives guideUSB-C Hubs and Docks
Alternatives to the CalDigit TS4
The TS4 is a recorded Thunderbolt 4 dock with 18 ports, 2.5 GbE and up to 98 W of laptop charging that needs a power supply.
Alternatives guideWebcams
Alternatives to the Elgato Facecam
The Facecam is a recorded 1080p 60 fps camera with a fixed focus prime lens and software adjustable field of view.
Alternatives guideKeyboards
Alternatives to the Keychron K8 Pro
The K8 Pro is a plastic tenkeyless mechanical board with QMK and VIA remapping.
Alternatives guideKeyboards
Alternatives to the Keychron Q1
The Q1 is a heavy aluminium 75 percent mechanical board.
Alternatives guideKeyboards
Alternatives to the Keychron Q11
Two recorded alternatives to the split Q11: the aluminium Keychron Q1 at 1,825 g and the wireless Keychron K8 Pro with a 4,000 mAh battery.
Alternatives guideWebcams
Alternatives to the Logitech Brio 4K
The Brio 4K is recorded with up to 4K at 30 fps, autofocus, an adjustable field of view and infrared authentication support.
Alternatives guideWebcams
Alternatives to the Logitech C920s
Two recorded alternatives to the C920s: the 4K Brio with adjustable presets, and the discontinued Elgato Facecam with manual exposure control.
Alternatives guideMice
Alternatives to the Logitech Lift
The Lift is a vertical 57 degree mouse recorded at 125 g for small to medium hands.
Alternatives guideMice
Alternatives to the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S
The MX Anywhere 3S is a recorded 99 g travel mouse that works on glass and most surfaces.
Alternatives guideKeyboards
Alternatives to the Logitech MX Keys Mini
The MX Keys Mini is a flat, compact wireless keyboard with multi device switching and a battery figure of up to 5 months with backlighting off.
Alternatives guideLaptop Stands
Alternatives to the MOFT Z
One recorded alternative to the MOFT Z: the Rain Design mStand, a fixed 150 mm aluminium riser that needs an external keyboard and never folds.
Alternatives guidePortable Storage
Alternatives to the Samsung T7 Shield
The plain Samsung T7 is the one recorded alternative to the Shield: the same interface, speeds and encryption, with a 2 m drop rating and no water rating.
Alternatives guideMicrophones
Alternatives to the Shure MV7
The MV7 is a recorded dynamic USB and XLR microphone with cardioid pickup and built in headphone monitoring.
Alternatives guideMice
Alternatives to the Logitech MX Master 3S
Three reasons to look past the MX Master 3S: you want less weight, a smaller mouse for travel, or a vertical grip.