Electronics
4ft 7-Port USB 3.0 Aluminum Hub — 4×USB‑A + 3×USB‑C
Product description
What’s in the box: one 7‑port USB 3.0 hub with an integrated 4‑foot USB cable and a brief user guide.
Build and ports: The hub houses four USB‑A ports and three USB‑C ports inside an aluminum enclosure that aids heat dispersion and resists everyday bumps. The included cable measures approximately four feet to give you flexibility in positioning the hub on or around a workstation.
Performance: This adapter supports USB 3.0 transfers up to 5 Gbps for rapid syncing of photos, videos and documents. One Type‑C port is rated up to 5V/3A to better support bus‑powered accessories like external hard drives and small fans; however, this device is designed for data transfer and is not a substitute for a dedicated charger for phones or tablets.
Compatibility and operation: A dual‑chip architecture improves stability and device compatibility across Windows, macOS and Linux. The hub operates plug‑and‑play in most setups, so you can expand ports without additional drivers.
Usage notes: Ideal for attaching peripherals such as thumb drives, keyboards, mice, card readers and external drives that draw modest power. For multiple high‑power drives or devices that require sustained charging, use a powered USB hub or an external power source to avoid intermittent disconnections.
Pros
- Long 4‑foot cable for flexible placement
- Aluminum housing with good heat dissipation
- Seven 5 Gbps ports (4A + 3C) for fast data transfers
Cons
- Not intended as a phone/tablet charger
- May need external power for several high‑draw drives
- Not designed for daisy‑chaining power‑hungry peripherals
VerdictA sturdy, no‑frills USB expansion solution: long cable, metal body, and seven high‑speed ports make it handy for a crowded desk. It handles fast file transfers and bus‑powered peripherals reliably, but it’s not meant as a phone/tablet charger and heavy drive arrays may need external power.
Reader reviews
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Henry Gale 1/5
Failed quickly
One port stopped working the first night, another died on day two. Replacement ordered but not optimistic.
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Isa 4/5
Solid performance
Does what it should. I’d like more Type‑C ports, but it functions well overall.
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Jon S 5/5
Exactly what I needed
Perfect for my setup — straightforward, reliable and easy to use.
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le duigou 5/5
Débits rapides et utile
Fonctionne sans problème, très utile pour augmenter le nombre de ports. Débit tout à fait satisfaisant.
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Robert Whalen 5/5
Small footprint, robust
Compact yet sturdy. The longer input cable helps me place the hub exactly where I need it on my desk.
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Joanna 5/5
Does the job reliably
Performs exactly as shown — straightforward, decent cable length and a sensible choice if you want a simple, functional hub.
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Marvin Brown 5/5
Reliable USB expansion
Works as expected — pleased with the outcome!
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RJB 5/5
Practical and economical
Simple, effective and affordable. No surprises.
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Tim Perkins 5/5
Plug‑and‑play, solid build
Set up was immediate and painless. Adds several useful ports, cable length is convenient and the unit feels well made.
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Dave 5/5
Great mix of A and C sockets
Converts one A socket into multiple A and C ports. Best for phones, flash drives and readers; avoid chaining big external drives or optical drives without extra power.
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Gaetano Priolo 5/5
Tutto ok
Funziona bene e non costa troppo.
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Délices des Waleffes srl 5/5
Qualité correcte
La qualité est au rendez‑vous.
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