Twelve South

Twelve South StayGo mini

Expert rating7 / 10

Connection Type:: USB-C (magnetic dongle-style)
Total Ports:: 6
Max Display Support:: Single display
Power Delivery:: 85W passthrough

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Manufacturer: Twelve South Last updated: September 12, 2026

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Twelve South StayGo mini Review

The Twelve South StayGo mini is an ultraportable 6-in-1 dongle-style dock that attaches to a MacBook's USB-C port with a magnetic connector, designed to live permanently clipped to the laptop rather than as a separate desk accessory.

Most hubs on this list sit on a desk and get connected and disconnected by cable; the StayGo mini is designed to stay attached to the MacBook itself via a magnetic joint, folding flat against the laptop's side when closed and swinging out to expose its ports when needed. That makes it less of a docking station and more of a permanent MacBook appendage, aimed at people who want expanded ports without a separate cable to manage or forget.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the ASUS DC5 Universal Dock, both are compact travel hubs, but the StayGo mini's magnetic MacBook-specific mount is a fundamentally different form factor from the DC5's plain USB-C plug, trading cross-platform flexibility for a tighter Mac-only fit. Against the Satechi USB4 Pro Hub, the Satechi offers far more bandwidth and ports for desk use, while the StayGo mini stays deliberately minimal for pocket-and-go MacBook use.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7 / 10

A clever, MacBook-specific alternative to a loose dongle for people who hate managing a separate hub cable.

Best for

MacBook owners who want ports permanently attached rather than a loose dongle
Frequent travelers who want a single-display, single-card-slot setup
Users who dislike managing a separate hub cable in their bag

Not for

Windows or Linux laptop users, since it's Mac-specific hardware
Multi-display desk setups needing more than one external monitor
Anyone needing wired Ethernet

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Twelve South
Model Number	StayGo mini
Connection Type	USB-C (plug-in mini hub with 0.5 m extension cable)
Port Configuration	1x USB-C PD input (85W pass-through), 1x HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), 1x 3.5mm audio
Max Display Support	Single display

Host connection

Thunderbolt Version	None
Host Cable Captive	No
Host Cable Length	0.5 m

Ports & Power

Max Display Resolution	Single 4K@30Hz
Total Ports	4
Ethernet	No

Host power

Host Power Delivery	85 W

Display engine

DisplayLink Driver Required	No
Max Displays Windows	1
Max Displays Mac Base	1
Max Displays Mac Pro Max	1

Display output

Max Single Display Resolution	4K
Max Single Display Refresh	30 Hz

Video ports

HDMI Port Count	1
DisplayPort Port Count	0
DisplayPort Version	None

Data ports

Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count	0
USB-A Port Count	1
USB-C Data Port Count	0

Network and storage

Ethernet Speed	None
SD Card Slot	None
microSD Card Slot	None

Compatibility and physical

Weight	100 g

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Twelve South StayGo mini (USB-C / 6 Ports / 85W Pass-Through / Single 4K@60Hz / Magnetic MacBook Dongle / Mac / ~$100)?

Key specs for the Twelve South StayGo mini: Power Delivery 85 W, Host Power Delivery 85 W, Ethernet No, Connection Type USB-C (plug-in mini hub with 0.5 m extension cable), Port Configuration 1x USB-C PD input (85W pass-through), 1x HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), 1x 3.5mm audio, Max Display Support Single display.

Who is the Twelve South StayGo mini (USB-C / 6 Ports / 85W Pass-Through / Single 4K@60Hz / Magnetic MacBook Dongle / Mac / ~$100) best suited to?

Best suited to: MacBook owners who want ports permanently attached rather than a loose dongle; Frequent travelers who want a single-display, single-card-slot setup; Users who dislike managing a separate hub cable in their bag.

What are the drawbacks of the Twelve South StayGo mini (USB-C / 6 Ports / 85W Pass-Through / Single 4K@60Hz / Magnetic MacBook Dongle / Mac / ~$100)?

Not the best fit for: Windows or Linux laptop users, since it's Mac-specific hardware; Multi-display desk setups needing more than one external monitor; Anyone needing wired Ethernet.