Best USB-C adapters and cables for MacBook Air

The HyperDrive SOLO brings seven legacy ports back to your new MacBook Air. With this hub, which only takes up one USB-C port, you'll add HDMI, USB-C with Power Delivery, two USB 3.1 ports, micro SD, SD, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The HDMI connection even supports 4K displays for the perfect picture. The hub is also slim, compact, and securely sits flush with your MacBook Air.

Another HyperDrive product, this hub utilizes a cable with a USB-C connector so it can plug into virtually any USB-C device. This hub adds three USB 3.1 ports, USB-C Power Delivery, 4K HDMI, and even Gigabit Ethernet so you get the best connections. It's made of sturdy aluminum and comes in colors to match your MacBook Air.

If you need more support for displays with your MacBook Air, then the HyperDrive 8-in-1 Ultra Slim is what you need. This adapter dongle adds a Giganet Ethernet port, USB-C Power Delivery, two USB 3.1 ports, SD, micro SD, 4K HDMI, and 4K Mini DisplayPorts for all of your display needs. Again, it's made from aluminum and comes in colors to match your computer.

If you're using a MacBook Air but have a mobile phone or tablet that uses USB-C to charge, you'll want a cable to go with it. If you don't want to break the bank, then the AmazonBasics cable should get the job done. It's made from a sturdy material and the 6-foot length should be plenty.

Anker is a trusted name in mobile accessories, and the PowerLine+ USB C to C cable is no exception. This 6-foot cable is made of heavy-duty braided nylon materials so it's sturdy, durable, and won't give out on you. It provides fast syncing and charging, so everything gets juiced up in no time at all.

These small adapters plug into your USB-C ports and let you use any legacy devices that utilize older USB ports. Why spend money on all new gear when your old stuff isn't broken? These adapters are also cheap and come in packs of two, so you can just use what you have without spending a lot of extra dough.

If you just need to hook up your MacBook Air to an HDMI display and nothing more, then this cable from Uni is a good pick. It's made from a braided nylon material so it's durable, and it's intuitive with plug-and-play compatibility. You can also use this with your USB-C smartphone or tablet to stream onto an HDMI display too, so it's universal.

If the adapters from Hyper are a bit expensive, you can grab Anker's USB-C hub as a cheaper option. This 5-in-1 hub gives you three USB 3.0 ports, one HDMI port, and one Ethernet port. It may not have all of the other additions that Hyper provides, but the price is right.

If all you need are USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, then this 4-in-1 hub from Lention gets the job done. The adapter is attached by a cable with a USB-C port and gives you one Type C, one USB 2.0, and two USB 3.0 ports. If you don't need displays, SD card readers, or wired Internet connections, then this option from Lention works out fine.