This wonderful hub came with just the happy card, the manual, and the hub itself, in a blue/white Anker box. I unboxed it and loved it immediately, as I only needed to use 1 port for everything. 3 months later, I will tell you how I feel about this thing. Let’s get started!
Ports
- 1 USB-PD In port, max input 100w and max output 85w
- 1 SD UHS-I reader slot
- 1 microSD UHS-1 reader slot
- 1 4K@30hz HDMI port
- 2 USB-A 3.0/3.1 Gen 1/3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports
- 1 USB-C 3.0/3.1 Gen 1/3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps data port
- 1 White Activity light
Pros
- Metal finish
- 85W of PD input
- Simultaneous SD and microSD reading
- Fast USB 3.0 ports
- HDMI
- The hub is usable while using PD
- USB-C port can charge your phone faster than USB-A ports
- You can use USB hubs with the USB-A ports
- Integrated cable
- Activity light
- Just works with everything, even phones and tablets
Cons
- The integrated cable is not long
- Hub reprocessed everything once PD input is removed (when inserted it works fine)
- Can get hot to the touch under load
- Finish attracts scratches on the bottom
- 2 USB 3.0 ports is sometimes not enough
- No UHS-II
Pictures
The hub
Hub cable length vs Anker USB 3.0 Data Hub cable length
A selection of ports
Plugged into my ultrabook
Some stuff plugged in, like a PD charger
My whole OTG setup, using one port only!
Buy if…
- You just bought an ultrabook (XPS, MacBook…)
- You need to expand connectivity on the go
- You want to use the sorts on your computer
- You don’t want to break the bank
- You dislike dongles
Don’t buy if…
- You need more ports
- You dislike activity lights
- You need UHS-II
Aaaaand that is all. Have an amazing day!
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