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.

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

Returned as powerpoint plug not AU/NZ compliant

Well built, and very reliable. I have been using this hub for 9 years now and it just keeps going.

Funciona de maravilla, llegó en tiempo y forma en empaque original. Es diseño es compacto, ligero y muy elegante. Viene con un elimimador de baterías por si se requiere voltaje extra. Llevo meses usándolo conectándole una tarjeta de audio externa, 2 discos duros externos y un mouse y teclado inalámbricos y jamás ha fallado ni ha tenido problemas de transferencia de información. El precio es muy bueno para algo de tan buena calidad

I bought this for my Dell XPS 13 (L321X) 2011. One of my 2 USB ports stopped working so I needed that USB Hub. I was able to use my Dell wireless mouse and my WD Passport external HD without any problems. I could read the 4K videos on my HD as if I was reading the same vids directly from my laptop, with no noticeable difference. As my laptop can't even read 1080p 60fps at full speed, I have to slow down the videos to be able to read them properly, and I could read them at the same speed I usually do on my laptop. I added a printer and a phone. My phone was charging and my printer was usable. I could still use my mouse and my HD. And the USB hub was not even powered! The item is very light but looks like good quality, especially for a powered USB 3.0 Hub at that price! I just received the item so I can't say anything on durability but I have high hopes. I would definitely recommend this item!

Had potential for what i needed, but no UAS power supply was a bummer