AmazonBasics HU3641V1 4 Port USB 3.0 Hub with 5V/2.5A Power Adapter

Reliable and Convenient USB Expansion The AmazonBasics 4-Port USB 3.0 hub has been a handy solution for adding extra connectivity to my setup. With laptops often short on ports, this hub makes it easy to plug in multiple devices—external drives, mouse, keyboard, and even a phone charger—all at once without issue. The included power adapter is a big plus, since it ensures stable power delivery for devices that draw more juice, like portable hard drives. Transfer speeds have been consistently fast, in line with USB 3.0 performance, and I haven’t experienced random disconnects. The hub itself is compact and lightweight, so it doesn’t clutter the desk, and the build feels solid enough for everyday use. Something to note: the cable that connects to the computer is on the shorter side, so depending on your setup you might need to position it close by. Bottom line: A dependable, straightforward USB hub that delivers extra ports and reliable performance, making it a great value for everyday use.

I am surprisingly very happy with this product. I was very wary of purchasing an Amazon-branded electronics product...Amazon isn't typically the brand I look for in electronics, or for any product for that matter! I ended up buying the Amazon brand over other hubs because of its ability to use either USB bus power or AC power, which is convenient if you own a laptop and plan on using the hub away from the desk at times. Some hubs are only USB bus powered, but techies caution against these hubs since it puts a strain on the computer. The hub is entirely plastic, except obviously for the electronics components, so it is susceptible to cracking if you are clumsy with it. Otherwise, it does not look cheap. It has a nice decal on the top (almost looks like a wood finish). The functionality is as expected. It seems to maintain USB 3.0 speeds but it also works on USB 2.0 (and 1.0, but I do not have a 1.0 computer to test it on). If you have it hooked up to AC power, it will keep your devices powered even when disconnected from the computer. This could be handy if you wanted to use it to charge your phone, etc. It does warn you that it may not charge some products (probably tablets). I have not used it for these purposes, though, so I cannot vouch for this. It is probably BEST to always charge your products with the original charger, as you might put a strain on this USB hub since that is not its intended purpose. It does have a limit for how much power it can provide. Some powered USB devices require to be plugged directly into a computer. One specific device like this is the Apple Superdrive. It is notorious for not working with USB hubs. Some hubs provide enough power for it to work, but the AmazonBasics hub does not (even when connected to AC). Therefore, if you have a USB bus powered device, check that it doesn't require to be plugged directly into the computer. If it does, it may not work with this hub.

I wanted to set up an external display for my Mac with webcam and a USB port for a headset. To keep it clean I was looking for a small, powered hub I could velcro to the back of the display. This fit the bill perfectly. I've bought quite a few AmazonBasics items and the quality has been consistently high. Their design is utilitarian, sometimes a big clunky but effective. I like that the four ports are all along one side; makes them easy to reach from the side of the display. The power adapter cord is plenty long to reach down to my battery backup; probably 5' or so but I did not measure it. The only "drawback" is that the USB pigtail is fixed, so rather than just using a long A-B USB cable it was necessary to get an A-male to A-female USB extension cord. Not a terribly big deal but it meant buying one; I have tons of long A-B cables just sitting around but no extenders of adequate length. For my purposes USB 2.0 would have been fine but the price was right on this USB 3.0 and it lets me use a USB 3.0 thumb drive or other device without having to plug it into the Mac directly.

this thing is an awesome deal for the price. it powers two big hard drives, a midi controller and my audio interface runs through it, all with no performance issues. I have one annoyance with it constantly however. The power and USB output are on the same side, and the usb cable is very short and can't be switched out. This means that when its plugged into my computer and the power adapter is on the floor, it's constantly pulled between the two, and i can't really move it to a more convenient place on my desk. This just makes for a slightly less tidy work environment, it has maybe unplugged itself from my computer one time. Again, I would suggest this based solely on the fact that it works very well at a great price, but if you want a super tidy desk space maybe consider a higher end product.

Really hard to beat at this price point. I've bought a fair amount of AmazonBasics products, and they've always managed to impress me with a good combination of quality, low price, good packaging, and an overall sense of being a well thought through brand. This USB 3.0 hub is no exception. Packaging was basic, but easy to open and productive. It came with the USB hub, and the 5V power adapter, which was a traditional wall-wart flyback transformer design. In terms of build, this solid little unit is lightweight, but doesn't feel cheap. Plug detents are authoritative and feel well constructed. The short connector cable has a quality jacket, and isn't prone to kinks or deterioration in every day use. This is a small hub, but comfortably supports two 2.5" SSDs in cases, and a powered 3.5" HDD off a single USB 3.0 Port on my MacBook Air, without the included power adapter. For higher power consumption devices, I would most certainly use the power supply, although I've yet to need it. Overall, once again, AmazonBasics produces another thoughtfully well constructed product at an alarmingly low price point!

if you need multiple usb ports for your pc this is what you need

Pros: - AC Power Adapter included means power-hungry devices work without fuss; - Most USB devices work fine with this; Cons: - Not compatible with some USB 2.0 audio devices (specifically, the Schiit Fulla amp/dac); - Cable is about 8", so while good enough for a notebook, it's bad for a tower desktop sitting on the floor with USB 3.0 ports near the floor... an included 4" USB 3.0 extension cable bundled in would have been nice, or maybe offer version with longer cable included for slightly more cost; - Plastic construction feels light and cheap. A brushed aluminum case would have been nice and wouldn't have added much cost; - Power adapter is the wall-wart style. When will companies just stop with this, and instead include laptop-style power adapters with the power-adapting bit in the middle, with a regular-sized power plug at the end? This would help keep wall-warts from covering up other valuable plugs while also keeping the user from needing power strips just to use the thing they bought. C'mon, guys! Conclusion: Is it worth it? Yes, but be prepared for USB 3.0 reverse-compatibility issues in some cases. And if you're not going to use it with a laptop, make sure you have (or buy) a USB 3.0 extension cable (female A to male A).

If you need more USB ports than you are able to access on your computer, this is a great product for you. I run programs that require an iLok license USB key. The iLok takes up a lot of port space on my MacBook Pro, so if I need to plug in another USB device, it needs to be low-profile or it will not fit. This hub solves my problem. I can move my iLok to the hub and keep other USB devices such as my external hard drives or interfaces plugged directly into the computer. The USB Hub has four ports so you can put four USB devices into the port and all four of those devices will go into one USB port on your computer. The Amazon Basics USB 3.0 hub does support USB 3.0 speeds – up to 5Gbps. You can run any compatible USB device on the hub and it will support it. It is backwards compatible so any other USB devices you need to run will work with this product. The USB hub is also powered. Because it is powered, it means that the USB port on your computer isn’t powering four devices at the same time. This is a great feature if you are running devices that require quite a bit of power to operate. It can charge your phone (I have done so many times), but it doesn’t supply enough power to charge a tablet. The hub is pretty sturdy. I have been using it for a little over a month, and it is still working perfectly. While the hub is $18, this is a pretty comparable price when you look at other powered USB hubs. I don’t need more than four USB devices to be plugged in at the same time, so this was a great product for what I needed. Other products have way more ports that I needed, and I didn’t want to pay for more ports that I wouldn’t use. There is only one con with this product. The cable from the hub to your computer is a little short. However, this is easily solvable with a USB extender. I have not used an extender but if you need more length, you may want to consider your options. All in all, this is a great product for what it is intended to do.