The only positive I can think of is if there is an easy to plug in hub with thunderbolt/hdmi out along with a few usb-c ports that would allow me to use one plu

The only positive I can think of is if there is an easy to plug in hub with thunderbolt/hdmi out along with a few usb-c ports that would allow me to use one plug when setting up with my external monitor and timemachine drive. Then I'd be ok with one plug. It would be nice to have one on each side and avoid having to purchase/use a hub. And be able to plug in on either side to charge.