Best USB-C hubs of 2021

(CNN) —  

CNN Underscored spent the past month putting some of the best-selling USB-C hubs through their paces in real world testing. From basic media file transfers to playing demanding games off of a portable hard drive, we watched each device function under various stress loads, while also comparing designs, connectivity and performance. Here are the three hubs that stood above the rest:

Different computers demand different levels of power, which is why power delivery was a major factor when it came to settling on the best USB-C…