[Upgraded Version] Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Data Hub
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[Upgraded Version] Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Data Hub with 2 ft Extended Cable for Macbook, Mac Pro / mini, iMac, Surface Pro, XPS, Notebook PC, USB Flash Drives, Mobile HDD, and More
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| Dimensions: | 70.31 x 3 x 0.99 cm; 34.87 Grams |
| Model: | AK-A7516012 |
| Manufacture: | ANKER |
| Dimensions: | 70.31 x 3 x 0.99 cm; 34.87 Grams |
For the price it’s a great way to extend the number of USB-A ports on any device – I have it mounted in my desk tray for quick access. However, speeds are nothing impressive, so not recommended if using SSDs.
New pc towers tend to only have one or 2 usbs on front which just baffles me. This is lifesaver. Used some command strips to lock onto pc case. V happy
I liked the it was slim and not bulky, and doesn’t have any lights on it which was perfect for me. I think 2ft cable is still a little short for my needs, because of the location of my usb port on my case, the length is not enough for the hub to come back around to the front of the case. It would have been perfect if it was 3 or 4ft.
Would have been nice if it was a little heavier so it can sit on a desk nice and flat.
Overall does the job.
Arrived quickly.
Has a decent length of lead for a usb hub
I bought it to plug led lights in to so it is plugged in to an extension lead with a usb plug brick and light a are working as expected
Recently I moved my desk around so I needed to extend my mouse, keyboard, webcam and stream deck to reach so I picked this up on sale.
It has 4 usb 3.0 ports which can provide up to 900mA power total and an okay length cable if you’re using it near your pc. I’m using mine with a 3m usb 3.0 extension and that works great to extend all my devices cable length to reach my pc.
Haven’t noticed any latency or any changes since connecting my mouse, keyboard, webcam and stream deck into it but be mindful of the power limit on it as when I plugged my usb speakers and stream deck into it then the stream deck didn’t have enough power so you’ll want a powered hub for power hungry devices.
Overall really happy and it does the job perfectly for me.
With multi-site and multi peripheral work, I used to run out of USB ports. An utter nightmare trying to look for a free USB slot on the rear of the desktop computer. With this single adapter- bang! All in one port. Absolutely, no change in speeds whatsoever!
Me and my partner both smoke ecigs, you need a usb port to charge them.
We bought this for a long journey in the car, so we could both charge them.
Best thing I bought, we use this at home now as well, if we want to charge phones, iPads or ecigs at the same time.
It’s brillia
Pros:
+Increases the number of USB ports available for your devices
+Provides fast and reliable data transfer
+Has a durable and portable design
+Comes with a long cable and a cable tie
Cons:
-Does not support charging
-May not work well with some wireless or MIDI devices
-May exceed the power limit of some computers
—-Ratings—–
*Functionality: 4/5
*Performance: 4.5/5
*Design: 4/5
*Value: 4.5/5
*Overall: 4.3/5
I needed a USB hub to transform a single USB 3 port into 4 ports and Anker is the brand I turn to for anything like this.
The first thing that strikes you about this is just how small it is.
Gone are the days of the big clunky ports requiring a power supply and a sizeable portion of desk space!
It is slim, lightweight and just plugs into a USB port.
Tip. If possible, plug into a USB 3 port (that is usually the one that is blue inside) as you will get the fastest speeds that way.
USB 3 will handle multiple connections at the same time with no issues at all.
Practical warning.
This is a hub that does not have its own separate power supply, so please don’t expect it to charge anything like your phone. It is to be used for USB sticks and devices like keyboards, mice, webcams etc.
If you use it for that, it works beautifully and is small enough to place it wherever you find convenient.
One gripe, and it is just a minor one.
The cable to connect to the PC (USB port) is quite short at around 2ft (or 60cm) and is integrated to the hub.
Of course, if you need longer, just use a USB extension cable (yes, you can get them).
Oh, and in case anyone is wondering, it will also work with your Apple devices (if they have a USB port).
Totally recommended
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