Like other Anker products, it includes an month warranty and a soft fabric pouch, but the Anker PowerExpand Direct 7-in-2 USB C Adapter is for Mac users who want their notebook to be as versatile as it is good looking. The silver and black Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock may be big and heavy, but no USB hub does as much for turning a laptop into the equivalent of a desktop system ready to do serious business.
By using Thunderbolt 3 technology, the Belkin Express Dock is reportedly capable of a top speed of 40Gbps and can be used to daisy-chain up to five Thunderbolt devices. Its DisplayPort video might not be as versatile as an HDMI port, but it is incredibly capable, with the ability to drive a pair of 4K displays. The hub has the bonus of two audio-out jacks for headphones or external speakers. It is the rare USB hub that comes with a watt AC adapter that powers the device and can supply up to 85 watts of phone-charging power.
In other words, the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock is the best way to turn a notebook into a full desktop computer for business. The Plugable USB 2. Simple, basic, and self-powered, the Plugable USB 2. On the downside, the Plugable USB 2. However, the hub includes a two-year warranty. Sure, the sleek and sturdy aluminum stand looks great on a desk and can securely hold up to 31 pounds to safely handle a inch display, but it does USB alchemy. Urbo engineers did their homework for those who are short on USB ports, with a full hub built into the stand that can supply three USB 3 ports as well as a USB C connection for anything from a keyboard and mouse to a scanner or printer.
The hub connects with a inch USB cable, and the innovative design allows the hub to be attached on either the right or left side for maximum convenience.
In addition to promoting good posture when working or playing, the stand has room for stashing a keyboard underneath, as well as a place for your phone on the side. Its design works with all types of notebooks, including Windows, Macs, and Chromebooks, but the hub tops out at claimed data speeds of Mbps.
While other USB hubs specialize in delivering one port or another, the Aukey USB C in-1 Type C Adapter does it all, making it one of the most flexible accessories to have in your digital toolbox for work. It works well with MacBooks and Windows 10 systems but can do video magic by driving up to three displays at once. If you travel a lot for business, then the Novoo USB C Hub 8 in 1 USB-C Dock could be just the ticket because it is small, it has a loop handle at one end for hanging off a carabiner, and its connection cable conveniently snaps into place at the other.
Able to connect with eight devices, the Novoo hub tops out by making up to 5Gbps of bandwidth available. The hub covers the bases well, with compatibility for everything from a recent MacBook and Windows 10 systems to a Google Pixel Chromebook and Samsung Galaxy tablet. With ports for two USB 3. In addition to being able to dole out 85 watts of power, the PowerExpand 8-in-1 works with just about any recent laptop out there, making it a jack-of-all-trades and master of compatibility.
Try and get a USB hub that has ports on all sides. This makes for a neater desktop at work, as well as the ability to keep the cables from tangling.
When shopping, look for a hub that tops out at a claimed minimum of 10Gbps. This gets rid of the messy connection cable and delivers a sleeker look. While some can provide upward of 90 watts, half of that is more common. No, but so many smaller business laptops only have one or two USB ports. In these cases, a hub is a big help. It not only allows connecting peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard, and memory key, but some also can send a video signal to a display or projector.
Each connected device needs to share the overall bandwidth, so yes, dividing it among connected devices can be slower than when used alone. It depends. Having power delivery potential is a great way to simplify a desktop by plugging a phone directly into the hub. In other cases, it can be a way to power a display or external hard drive. There are inexpensive ones that provide two to 10 ports.
Generally, yes. With all of the devices available, getting the right USB hub for your small business is not an easy task. To put this list of top candidates together, Brian Nadel used his extensive experience in the industry along with a critical eye as to how each works and what it does.
If you just need more USB-A ports, a hub or dock that accepts that cable standard is still a great choice. We researched and tested hubs with a number of different port layouts, ranging from models with just USB-A ports to those with USB-A plus power pass-through, video output, Ethernet connectors, and SD card slots.
We also took size into consideration. People often use their hubs with a portable setup, so the smaller and lighter a hub is, the better. Plus, the sturdy and highly portable design makes it handy on the go or even as a semipermanent desk accessory. But this Anker hub is one of a handful of newer models that—finally—allow for 60 Hz, so they permit 60 refreshes of the display per second, or double the number of images per second compared with a 30 Hz refresh rate.
There are some kinds of ports that all hubs must have, and some that are nice but not necessary; the PowerExpand 8-in-1 hub has the essentials and omits anything superfluous. The Ethernet port, which is useful if you need a hardwired internet connection, measured at 1 gigabit per second, as advertised.
The PowerExpand 8-in-1 can pass enough power for most laptops to charge at full speed, whether the laptop is a Chromebook, an ultrabook, or just about any smaller MacBook. This aluminum hub is a bit larger than comparable devices, at 4. We measured it at For many people, though, these trade-offs are well worth the significantly lower price.
The tested SD and microSD speeds were just about the same between the two models. For lower-resolution displays, including some of our top picks , the refresh rate will be fine at up to 60 Hz. A hub that adds many different kinds of connectors to your computer can be useful if you need to hook up to many different kinds of accessories.
If you want to connect to an external monitor, charge a device, or do passthrough charging to your computer, this hub is not the right choice for you. Its ports do data, and data only.
The Satechi hub is 2. Its 8. It has a great, usable design that most competitors lack: Sporting seven upright-facing USB-A data ports 3. It was just as speedy as the best of the other large hubs we tested—but they all had worse designs in one way or another. Although Anker advertises the three charging ports as providing 2. And the charging ports work even if the hub is connected only to its AC adapter and not to a computer. Every port has a power switch, and a bright blue LED indicator.
Plus, it has a built-in surge protector to keep all your devices and the hub safe and secure from electrical failures. This is the ultimate hub for anyone who wants to connect several devices or transfer data from multiple USB sources at once. It's worth noting that when plugged into a computer, there is some connection latency for the higher-count ports.
But the first four ports are fast and responsive. A massive port hub with all 16 ports offering USB 3. There's no doubt the TS3 Plus is a tool built for professionals, and its space grey color scheme is designed to match your Apple hardware.
It's built tough, and clearly made to last. The TS3 Plus allows you to maximize the capabilities of a Thunderbolt 3 connection. It features two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one DisplayPort 1. It's also designed to be used either horizontally or vertically to better accommodate different setups.
It also has a built-in surge protector to keep it, and any devices connected to it, safe from electrical failures. You can just toss it in a bag and go. Andy Zahn lives in rural Southwest Washington and has been writing for Lifewire since He builds his own PCs and loves nothing more than geeking out over the latest gadgets.
Briley Kenney lives in the always-exciting state of Florida where he works as a freelance copywriter and technology enthusiast. Jonno Hill has been obsessed with technology ever since he built his first computer in middle school, and began writing for Lifewire in January He specializes in computers and their peripherals, and he has reviewed several of the USB hubs on this list.
Patrick Hyde lives in Seattle where he works as a digital marketer and freelance copywriter. He has a job in Seattle's booming tech industry and is an expert in consumer electronics, including personal computers and their peripherals. To put it simply, fast charging will reduce your battery life slightly more quickly over a long period of time than standard charging speeds, but it's far from the most significant factor when it comes to battery longevity.
Things like heat, cold, and how frequently you recharge have a much greater effect. The letter following USB indicates the physical design of the port. For instance, when plugging a USB 3. They work fine, but USB 2. Typically, the smaller hubs have about three or four ports, while the larger ones can have as many as 16 or more.
Some USB ports offer additional functionality such as fast charging, extra ports, and sometimes extra hardware like an SD card reader. If you want something with a little more versatility, however, consider some of those extra features.
Almost all hubs are plug-and-play and hot-swappable. The latter means you can plug in, unplug, and remove USB devices all while the hub is plugged into a computer, and without turning off the system or rebooting. For added compatibility, it depends on what ports and functions are available. Surge protection, overcharge protection, and overvoltage protection are all important especially when you have several devices simultaneously plugged into a hub.
An energy surge can corrupt the data and ruin those drives. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Andy Zahn. Andy Zahn is a writer specializing in tech.
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