KEY POINTS

  • Apple's MacBook Pro will need some accessories if you want to get maximum use out of its features
  • Some of the best accessories include USB-C cables and protective sleeves
  • These accessories are easily available

Using the MacBook Pro as is may not be enough for some as the Apple laptop will mostly be used for its portability. Moreover, heavy duty activities will also require some extra accessories to boost the laptop’s features. Here are some accessories worth investing in for the MacBook Pro.

USB-C Cables

USB-C cables are nifty as it can be used to quickly charge the MacBook Pro when paired with the right chargers. The USB-C cables that are extremely reliable are those that can hold up to 100W of power. Other USB-C cables often only 65W and 87W. While these cables do the job, they don’t charge as fast as the 100W cable.

USB-C cables are also better as it send files faster between the MacBook Pro and other storage devices such as hard drives and smartphones.

As useful as USB-C cables are, going for alternatives is better as Apple’s own cables are expensive. Cables from Amazon and Anker would do well.

USB-C Hub

More than cables, it need ports to use it. The MacBook Pro has a few ports as many laptops are designed that way. Buying a USB-C Hub that have many ports which could further improve the MacBook’s ability to take in other peripherals at the same time. Storage connections, wired computer mice, secondary keyboards, and other peripherals could be attached to your MacBook and not be limited to two wires at a time.

The good picks for the USB-C Hub are from Ugreen and Anker while HyperDrive and Vava offers many ports for its price.

Gallium Nitrite (GaN) Chargers

GaN chargers are better suited for fast charging which could be handy for travelers who often move and have little time to charge their MacBook Pro. These chargers are more efficient that the free chargers from devices when it comes to powering up the devices. It’s also smaller which makes it easier to carry and take up less space in bags.

So far, Anker, Choetech, Aukey, and Baseus have good GaN chargers at a reasonable price.

Protective Sleeve

More than wires and cords, protective gear for the MacBook Pro is also handy. Protective sleeves could help your MacBook Pro to keep itself intact if an unfortunate fall or hit. It also protects the laptop from the other contents of the bag its carried in. Many manufacturers are still making and improving protective sleeve for specific laptops and will definitely have ones designed for the MacBook Pro.

Sleeves from Mosiso, Tomtoc and Amazon would do nicely

Thunderbolt Cables

Apple’s own Thunderbolt cables will come in handy just in case that the iPhone or device requires it to be used. Older iPhone devices will need this and it wouldn’t hurt to be prepared. The latest iPhones and newer Apple devices are slowly starting to adapt the universal USB-C cables to its designs.

Good alternative Thunderbolt cables can be from Nektech and Anker

MacBook Pro Cases
Upgrade the business look of your MacBook Pro with these sleek cases. Wikimedia Commons