Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Data Hub for Macbook, Mac Pro/mini, iMac wholesale
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Jim –
I needed more usb ports and my MSI GP73 Leopard8RE gaming laptop only comes with 3, so headset takes 1, cooling fan pad takes 1, and mouse takes one, leaving no others for use. I bought this as it adds 4 more usb ports when needed. Since this laptop has the 3.2 gen 2 version of usb-c, I figured id use this one for my external drive and it works great. Note: I just use a generic external 1tb hdd, nothing high end to use the full capabilities of the usb-c as using an ssd you would actually get the full ssd speeds should you choose too.. The 2 unexpected encounters:1. For some reason when using my surround headset (usb) in this hub along with my external drive (that was actually being used with the game I was playing, meaning both sound and game files coming through simultaneously), The sound would cut out, there was no stuttering of the game, but the sound would get all delayed as more “action” would come on screen. (decided to just plug headset into laptop directly using one of the ports as mentioned above.2. This could be phone related, though I suspect driver related to be the likely problem. I have a pixel 2xl and it is a usb-c phone (one of the first actually which may also be the limitation of the phone), I could not use this with this hub to xfer files or anything and its not a charging port. So when I need to xfer files, I just swap out the headset port with the phone.(further thoughts on phone issue: I am fully aware that windows and android butt heads a lot and they never got their act together after the 2010 court battle. I generally dont plug my phone into a desktop or laptop anymore unless I forget my usb-c flash drive… I generally just plug the usb-c flash drive into my phone xfer files, then plug that into my desktop/laptop due to this failure of cooperation by Microsoft and Google.)-Other than those 2 things, I have not had a problem with multiple things plugged in like other flash drives simultaneously.
HandyGuy –
If you’re “living off your laptop”, you want peripherals that actually work, and perform as advertised.This Anker unit does just that. (Note I received it today and tested immediately. So, no “aging” data to report.)I’ve owned dozens of USB hubs over the years, and used them on both Windows and Mac. I’ve learned (the hard way) to be highly skeptical of vendor claims about hubs. For example, it’s easy to slap “USB 3.0” on a product, even if the hardware is crappy. When that’s the case, you’re getting lousy performance. Remember: USB 3.0 is just an industry spec designed to offer speeds “up to” such and so. It’s not a promise that you’re going to get that. That part is up to the vendor. So, don’t get too excited just because you see “USB 3.0”.The only question for a hub: will it perform as well as a direct connection to your machine? My tests show the Anker does that. (All tests on a Macbook Air 13″, and its USB 3.0 ports.)I used a great utility called BlackMagic Disk Speed Test (free at the app store). This writes and reads test data to / from any drive you select and gives you a real number of what you’re getting. (And they do it properly, in Megabytes Per Second, denoted as MB/s. Don’t be fooled by products that use MegaBITS Per Second, denoted as “mbps”. There are 8 bits in a byte, so “mbps” inflates the figure by a factor of 8, which is deceptive.)So, here’s the result. First, I connected an external SSD drive directly to the Macbook Air USB port, and ran BlackMagic on it:Write speed: 231 MB/sRead speed: 250 MB/sThen I disconnected the SSD, plugged in the Anker hub, and then plugged the SSD into the hub.Result? Exact same speeds.Nice product, Anker. Especially for something so slim and small.
Jim –
I needed more usb ports and my MSI GP73 Leopard8RE gaming laptop only comes with 3, so headset takes 1, cooling fan pad takes 1, and mouse takes one, leaving no others for use. I bought this as it adds 4 more usb ports when needed. Since this laptop has the 3.2 gen 2 version of usb-c, I figured id use this one for my external drive and it works great. Note: I just use a generic external 1tb hdd, nothing high end to use the full capabilities of the usb-c as using an ssd you would actually get the full ssd speeds should you choose too.. The 2 unexpected encounters:1. For some reason when using my surround headset (usb) in this hub along with my external drive (that was actually being used with the game I was playing, meaning both sound and game files coming through simultaneously), The sound would cut out, there was no stuttering of the game, but the sound would get all delayed as more “action” would come on screen. (decided to just plug headset into laptop directly using one of the ports as mentioned above.2. This could be phone related, though I suspect driver related to be the likely problem. I have a pixel 2xl and it is a usb-c phone (one of the first actually which may also be the limitation of the phone), I could not use this with this hub to xfer files or anything and its not a charging port. So when I need to xfer files, I just swap out the headset port with the phone.(further thoughts on phone issue: I am fully aware that windows and android butt heads a lot and they never got their act together after the 2010 court battle. I generally dont plug my phone into a desktop or laptop anymore unless I forget my usb-c flash drive… I generally just plug the usb-c flash drive into my phone xfer files, then plug that into my desktop/laptop due to this failure of cooperation by Microsoft and Google.)-Other than those 2 things, I have not had a problem with multiple things plugged in like other flash drives simultaneously.
HandyGuy –
If you’re “living off your laptop”, you want peripherals that actually work, and perform as advertised.This Anker unit does just that. (Note I received it today and tested immediately. So, no “aging” data to report.)I’ve owned dozens of USB hubs over the years, and used them on both Windows and Mac. I’ve learned (the hard way) to be highly skeptical of vendor claims about hubs. For example, it’s easy to slap “USB 3.0” on a product, even if the hardware is crappy. When that’s the case, you’re getting lousy performance. Remember: USB 3.0 is just an industry spec designed to offer speeds “up to” such and so. It’s not a promise that you’re going to get that. That part is up to the vendor. So, don’t get too excited just because you see “USB 3.0”.The only question for a hub: will it perform as well as a direct connection to your machine? My tests show the Anker does that. (All tests on a Macbook Air 13″, and its USB 3.0 ports.)I used a great utility called BlackMagic Disk Speed Test (free at the app store). This writes and reads test data to / from any drive you select and gives you a real number of what you’re getting. (And they do it properly, in Megabytes Per Second, denoted as MB/s. Don’t be fooled by products that use MegaBITS Per Second, denoted as “mbps”. There are 8 bits in a byte, so “mbps” inflates the figure by a factor of 8, which is deceptive.)So, here’s the result. First, I connected an external SSD drive directly to the Macbook Air USB port, and ran BlackMagic on it:Write speed: 231 MB/sRead speed: 250 MB/sThen I disconnected the SSD, plugged in the Anker hub, and then plugged the SSD into the hub.Result? Exact same speeds.Nice product, Anker. Especially for something so slim and small.
F. Yates –
I have purchased dozens of Anker products over the years and have never had a problem with any of them. This hub had loose connections in two of the ports, which was very unusual. (I bought the same item last winter for a different computer and it’s working perfectly.) I noticed this issue when I would touch a thumb drive that is plugged in and Windows Explorer would open showing the contents of the drive. Then the window would close. I contacted support and got through to Justin right away. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and resolved the problem quickly. I snapped a photo of the back of the hub, emailed it to him, and received confirmation that they are shipping me a replacement. They aren’t even making me mail back the defective unit. My thanks to Justin for providing excellent customer support! I don’t think any company has a perfect record and I will continue to buy Anker products. This was a freak occurrence and because they helped me with it, I have confidence that I can continue relying on their products in the future.
F. Yates –
I have purchased dozens of Anker products over the years and have never had a problem with any of them. This hub had loose connections in two of the ports, which was very unusual. (I bought the same item last winter for a different computer and it’s working perfectly.) I noticed this issue when I would touch a thumb drive that is plugged in and Windows Explorer would open showing the contents of the drive. Then the window would close. I contacted support and got through to Justin right away. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and resolved the problem quickly. I snapped a photo of the back of the hub, emailed it to him, and received confirmation that they are shipping me a replacement. They aren’t even making me mail back the defective unit. My thanks to Justin for providing excellent customer support! I don’t think any company has a perfect record and I will continue to buy Anker products. This was a freak occurrence and because they helped me with it, I have confidence that I can continue relying on their products in the future.
Curt –
This is the perfect USB hub for my MacBook Pro. With the limited number of USB ports on the MacBook Pro, a multi port USB attachment is almost a requirement. When searching for a multi port data hub, I was immediately drawn to the Anker model, having had only excellent experiences with the multiple Anker devices that I already have, including data/charging cables, Bluetooth speakers and keyboards, portable chargers and wall chargers. The quality of Anker products and their customer service has always been excellent. The slim design of this data hub and the short connector are perfect for maintaining an uncluttered work space.I couldn’t be more pleased with this Anker data hub and anticipate years of trouble free use.
Curt –
This is the perfect USB hub for my MacBook Pro. With the limited number of USB ports on the MacBook Pro, a multi port USB attachment is almost a requirement. When searching for a multi port data hub, I was immediately drawn to the Anker model, having had only excellent experiences with the multiple Anker devices that I already have, including data/charging cables, Bluetooth speakers and keyboards, portable chargers and wall chargers. The quality of Anker products and their customer service has always been excellent. The slim design of this data hub and the short connector are perfect for maintaining an uncluttered work space.I couldn’t be more pleased with this Anker data hub and anticipate years of trouble free use.
Jon –
This is a nice USB data hub for the money. Actually, for the $9 that I paid, it’s GREAT for the money. USB ports are always out-of-reach (or there aren’t enough of them), far from convenient. I always wished my displays would have a row of USB plugs on the front for easy connecting of USB devices, but they don’t (hint, hint, display manufacturers!). Enter the Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Data Hub! It is very compact indeed and light as a feather to easily keep in my briefcase. I added an extension cable to one (I bought 2) and ran it up from the tower under my desk to my desktop and can now conveniently plug in USB thumb drives and the like. It even powered my USB headset just fine. The only thing it wouldn’t do was charge my phone, but that’s fine, I really wanted it for easy access to USB drives.In addition to my desktop, I use another on my Windows 10 laptop too. No problems, just very handy!
Jon –
This is a nice USB data hub for the money. Actually, for the $9 that I paid, it’s GREAT for the money. USB ports are always out-of-reach (or there aren’t enough of them), far from convenient. I always wished my displays would have a row of USB plugs on the front for easy connecting of USB devices, but they don’t (hint, hint, display manufacturers!). Enter the Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Data Hub! It is very compact indeed and light as a feather to easily keep in my briefcase. I added an extension cable to one (I bought 2) and ran it up from the tower under my desk to my desktop and can now conveniently plug in USB thumb drives and the like. It even powered my USB headset just fine. The only thing it wouldn’t do was charge my phone, but that’s fine, I really wanted it for easy access to USB drives.In addition to my desktop, I use another on my Windows 10 laptop too. No problems, just very handy!
beto –
Update:Shortly after writing my review Anker contacted me and asked to send me an upgraded version usb hub with adapter, after a day of playing with the new hub connected my ps4 controller has had no issues with it.Original Review:I wanted to used this for my ps4 slim I read the reviews about ps4 controller losing connection and random movements when plugged in to charge through it and thought it wouldn’t be an issue since I was not going to use it for that purpose, I was just going to use it for usb flash drives and worked perfectly for that for the first few days. Then my controller not even near it started to freak out on me. I tried everything even switching to another controller same thing. Then I tried unplugging the usb hub and it worked fine, so it appears that even if you don’t use it as a charging port it will still affect the controller meaning I can’t use it. I just wanted to warn other ps4 owner if you want to use this hub you may have issues.
beto –
Update:Shortly after writing my review Anker contacted me and asked to send me an upgraded version usb hub with adapter, after a day of playing with the new hub connected my ps4 controller has had no issues with it.Original Review:I wanted to used this for my ps4 slim I read the reviews about ps4 controller losing connection and random movements when plugged in to charge through it and thought it wouldn’t be an issue since I was not going to use it for that purpose, I was just going to use it for usb flash drives and worked perfectly for that for the first few days. Then my controller not even near it started to freak out on me. I tried everything even switching to another controller same thing. Then I tried unplugging the usb hub and it worked fine, so it appears that even if you don’t use it as a charging port it will still affect the controller meaning I can’t use it. I just wanted to warn other ps4 owner if you want to use this hub you may have issues.
Nicholas Good –
Lightweight but not cheap feeling, this little hub is perfect to drop in my CaseClub travel case with my PS4. It allows me to tap one port from the PS4 Slim and power my usb monitor and wireless headset dongle while also charging 1 controller and my headset at the same time. YMMV as the console isn’t rated to put out that much power, but it seems to work well for me.My only complaint is that because of how light it is, it tends to get dragged around by unruly cables or whatever force happens to yank on it at any given time. This isn’t a huge issue, but can be annoying in certain situations (like if you don’t have a lot of table/desk space available). I’ll probably get some velcro fastener to stick it to the back of the monitor or something in the near future.
Nicholas Good –
Lightweight but not cheap feeling, this little hub is perfect to drop in my CaseClub travel case with my PS4. It allows me to tap one port from the PS4 Slim and power my usb monitor and wireless headset dongle while also charging 1 controller and my headset at the same time. YMMV as the console isn’t rated to put out that much power, but it seems to work well for me.My only complaint is that because of how light it is, it tends to get dragged around by unruly cables or whatever force happens to yank on it at any given time. This isn’t a huge issue, but can be annoying in certain situations (like if you don’t have a lot of table/desk space available). I’ll probably get some velcro fastener to stick it to the back of the monitor or something in the near future.
Stanley Eugene –
Unit is compact, very light, and well made; supports a total of 900 mA which is what a USB 3.0 Port can supply; if you have USB 2.0 ports, be careful that the total of all the devices plugged into this hub is 500 mA or less; there is a chart which lists a few common devices but you can check how much current a device is drawing by opening:Control Panel –> Device Manager –> Universal Serial Bus Controllers –> Select the port or hub –> select the Power Tab.You may have to select a few before you find the one you are interested in. When I selected the first “Generic Port” it listed the items plugged into the hub: the wireless mouse receiver at 100 mA and the same for the keyboard receiver. I have a video card plugged into another port by itself, it shows 500 mA. Remember that though the hub will support 900 mA…if your computer has USB 2.0 ports, ONLY plug in a max of 500 mA in devices into the hub. (I have windows 7, so if your OS is different, the method of examining the ports may be different.)In my application, I have the laptop on a shelf and the wireless mouse was not working well; with the receiver plugged into the hub and the hub “dangling on its 6″ cord, the receiver is now 10” closer to the mouse and it works fine.Cons; product description did not indicate total mA supported by this device; also a caution about using it only for 500 mA max (USB 2.0) or 900 mA max (USB 3.0) would have been very appropriate in the buying description.
Stanley Eugene –
Unit is compact, very light, and well made; supports a total of 900 mA which is what a USB 3.0 Port can supply; if you have USB 2.0 ports, be careful that the total of all the devices plugged into this hub is 500 mA or less; there is a chart which lists a few common devices but you can check how much current a device is drawing by opening:Control Panel –> Device Manager –> Universal Serial Bus Controllers –> Select the port or hub –> select the Power Tab.You may have to select a few before you find the one you are interested in. When I selected the first “Generic Port” it listed the items plugged into the hub: the wireless mouse receiver at 100 mA and the same for the keyboard receiver. I have a video card plugged into another port by itself, it shows 500 mA. Remember that though the hub will support 900 mA…if your computer has USB 2.0 ports, ONLY plug in a max of 500 mA in devices into the hub. (I have windows 7, so if your OS is different, the method of examining the ports may be different.)In my application, I have the laptop on a shelf and the wireless mouse was not working well; with the receiver plugged into the hub and the hub “dangling on its 6″ cord, the receiver is now 10” closer to the mouse and it works fine.Cons; product description did not indicate total mA supported by this device; also a caution about using it only for 500 mA max (USB 2.0) or 900 mA max (USB 3.0) would have been very appropriate in the buying description.
Lindsay –
UPDATE BELOW ORIGINAL REVIEW:Product does not function properly. If the port is not perfectly plugged in straight it will disconnect! With a slight touch or bump it will disconnect instantly! I have no other issues with my laptop’s usb ports when using them with any other device. This hub is going in the trash as it cannot be returned :(UPDATE: I cannot begin to state how far Anker went to ensure I had a working product! They contacted me right away after I posted this review asking if they could send me a new port. I agreed and in my next email told them I was no longer at that address; I travel for business. They had already mailed out the product before seeing my email and re-sent another port to the current address. Their amazing customer service NEVER wavered even though my travels took me elseware which delayed a re-review of their product. The new port works flawlessly and doesn’t disrupt the power when I have 4 – 3.0 harddrives all plugged in an operating! The USB ports are a snug fit preventing your harddrives from unintentional disconnections if bumped. I will continue to purchase Anker products knowing that if something goes wrong, there is an amazing company standing behind the products that will make it go right!!
Charlie –
I bought 2 of these + one extender cable. I have had nothing but good luck with them. I say luck because it seems that others have not had such good news. I usually trust the Anker brand. None of their products have let me down so far. So many computer/laptop USB ports have no power. Sometimes, there will be one with power. I usually don’t have all the ports in use at any one time, but I usually need power on all the devices that I connect. My hub is connected to a USB 3.0 port that has power. I would NOT use this hub to permanently connect hard drives. Since my PC port has power even when the PC is off, I sometimes charge things overnight via this hub. I have never had a problem doing this.Some have described problems with Wi-Fi interference. I haven’t, but there could be situations where this could be a problem. I think I’ll look at the Anker aluminum hubs for my applications where this might be a problem. The orientation of the ports on the aluminum hub would also help with the orientation of some devices that I might plug into the hub.All in all, I have to say that this hub has been very helpful to me, and has solved several problems.
Lindsay –
UPDATE BELOW ORIGINAL REVIEW:Product does not function properly. If the port is not perfectly plugged in straight it will disconnect! With a slight touch or bump it will disconnect instantly! I have no other issues with my laptop’s usb ports when using them with any other device. This hub is going in the trash as it cannot be returned :(UPDATE: I cannot begin to state how far Anker went to ensure I had a working product! They contacted me right away after I posted this review asking if they could send me a new port. I agreed and in my next email told them I was no longer at that address; I travel for business. They had already mailed out the product before seeing my email and re-sent another port to the current address. Their amazing customer service NEVER wavered even though my travels took me elseware which delayed a re-review of their product. The new port works flawlessly and doesn’t disrupt the power when I have 4 – 3.0 harddrives all plugged in an operating! The USB ports are a snug fit preventing your harddrives from unintentional disconnections if bumped. I will continue to purchase Anker products knowing that if something goes wrong, there is an amazing company standing behind the products that will make it go right!!
Charlie –
I bought 2 of these + one extender cable. I have had nothing but good luck with them. I say luck because it seems that others have not had such good news. I usually trust the Anker brand. None of their products have let me down so far. So many computer/laptop USB ports have no power. Sometimes, there will be one with power. I usually don’t have all the ports in use at any one time, but I usually need power on all the devices that I connect. My hub is connected to a USB 3.0 port that has power. I would NOT use this hub to permanently connect hard drives. Since my PC port has power even when the PC is off, I sometimes charge things overnight via this hub. I have never had a problem doing this.Some have described problems with Wi-Fi interference. I haven’t, but there could be situations where this could be a problem. I think I’ll look at the Anker aluminum hubs for my applications where this might be a problem. The orientation of the ports on the aluminum hub would also help with the orientation of some devices that I might plug into the hub.All in all, I have to say that this hub has been very helpful to me, and has solved several problems.