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Anker 4 Port USB 3 0 Unibody Aluminum Portable Data Hub with 2ft USB 3 0 Cable for Macbook Mac Pro mini iMac XPS Surface Pro Notebook PC USB Flash Drives Mobile HDD and More
Last Updated: July 11, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
227
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16
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NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
24 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 757 recent, verified reviews
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Ports
252hub, ports, port, usb 3 0, anker
+82%
-18%
" ... This USB expansion has four outlets. ... "
" ... I use a MacBook and this increases the USB ports for me. ... "
" ... Not a whole lot to say as it is a simple USB four-port hub, but I am very satisfied with the look and operation! ... "
" ... So far this has been a solid USB hub. ... "
" ... I like how you can fit 4 USB flash drives into it at the same time, because the USB ports are far enough apart. ... "
" ... Needed more ports so I could mutitask as well as charge things. ... "
" ... With limited workspace and a laptop with only two USB ports, this works great and is quality materials and super efficient. ... "
" ... Works well with multiple devices plugged in at the same time (Able to play 4 player on Xbox with 4 wired controllers, with no input lag) ... "
Device Compatibility
113devices, usb, mac, connected, recognized
+77%
-23%
" ... been hooked up a few years for varying use cases to Mac and pc. ... "
" ... I purchased this to leave connected to my docking station. ... "
" ... Amazing little hub ... "
" ... Works great with my travel monitors connected. ... "
" ... So you hook it up to the back of the desktop . ... "
" ... It is for any additions you need to work with on your computer. ... "
" ... Works well if don't need extra power for plugged in devices. ... "
" ... Hub workrd flawlessly. ... "
Cables
87short, longer, length, usb, desk
+66%
-34%
" ... Great product i just feel that the cable is to short ... "
" ... Has a nice physical profile and cable connections can be made easily. ... "
" ... The cord length was adequate but I would prefer it to be longer. ... "
" ... Overall, I think this product is just great for anyone who has a lot of USB cables. ... "
" ... Works great, cord is really short ... "
" ... Cord length is long enough for easy running from back USB ports on a PC as well ... "
" ... Cord could have been a bit longer but the build quality is great, and it actually would unlike alot of usb 3 hubs I've used in the past. ... "
" ... It was so very difficult to find a hub not only with a long cord, but that easily and conveniently fit on top of my personal computer's CPU. ... It's so nice to simply reach down and plug in whatever USB cord I have due to its angled construction. ... "
Build Quality
86solid, metal, aluminum, construction, velcro
+92%
-8%
" ... Nice solid feeling, has some weight to it ... "
" ... Spend a little extra for something tough and strong that you can depend on for many more years than the other guy. ... "
" ... Appears well-made. ... "
" ... It's so nice to simply reach down and plug in whatever USB cord I have due to its angled construction. ... "
" ... Nice, heavy aluminum Hub ... "
" ... The material that the hub is made out of is outstanding and I for sure would highly recommend this product. ... "
" ... I love the fact that this product is actually metal, I think aluminum?? ... "
" ... I wasn't expecting something so well made, solid, heavy, and it works perfect. ... "
Charging
82anker, charging, hub, usb, devices
+70%
-30%
" ... Just another great Anker product! ... "
" ... Allows me to have my controller charging and plug in my gaming headset. ... "
" ... It charges everything else very well as well. ... "
" ... I love Anker's sense of design because it is so minimal, functional, and simple. ... "
" ... I now have the room I need to game comfortable, and the extra ports are nice for when I went to charge my phone or other devices. ... "
" ... Thank you, Anker! ... "
" ... This is pretty good, I mainly use it as a charging hub on the top of my desk for headphones, wireless speakers, etc. ... I like that the aluminum acts like a heat sink when charging. ... "
" ... Thanks for trying, Anker. ... "
USB
77hub, ports, usb 3 0, port, external
+92%
-8%
" ... Very nice usb adapter and has good weight to it. ... "
" ... One of the few usb adapters that is made to sit on a desk at a usable angle. ... "
" ... Finally I decided to switch back to my old USB hub, and all these issues disappeared. ... "
" ... This is perfect when you want to add a few more USB ports and it makes them easily accessible. ... "
" ... I like how you can fit 4 USB flash drives into it at the same time, because the USB ports are far enough apart. ... "
" ... More USB ports . ... "
" ... It's hard to review a USB hub, because there isn't anything to say when it works well. ... "
" ... Have been using this USB hub for several years. ... "
Product Reliability
65months, stopped working, hub, quit, stopped
+65%
-35%
" ... That company has products that are extremely reliable. ... "
" ... Backups happen without a hitch, and it has saved a lot of hassle. ... Just plug it in and keep on working! ... "
" ... Hopefully it will last longer than the other hubs I've had which all broke within one month. ... "
" ... Worked great for one day. ... "
" ... Bought a second once a couple weeks later . ... "
" ... Has worked well for me now for some 5 or more months. ... "
" ... I had ordered another one for my other computer last month, plugged it in and all was well. ... They sent me a replacement hub, which is working just fine. ... "
" ... All around it's pretty great, I just wish the first unit I received wasn't defective, but A+ on support for getting on top of that. ... "
Fit
46comes, desk, adhesive, tape, strip
+76%
-24%
" ... This one stays put. ... Despite this, Anker provides a hook-and-loop sticky pad that will truly anchor it to the desk. ... "
" ... It sits flat and has a grip on the bottom so it doesn't tip over when you put drives in all four slots. ... "
" ... I do like the included Velcro attachment it comes with so i'm able to attach it to the side of my desk. ... "
" ... Perfect, the velcro really sealed the deal. ... "
" ... There's an adhesive that it comes with too, if you want it to be more secure on the platform you have it on. ... "
" ... It has a little velcro attachment that keeps it wherever you put it. ... "
" ... It also comes with two velcro strips so that you can mount it under your desk or wherever you would like. ... "
" ... Also comes with an adhesive so that you can have it more stable on the desk or wherever you fancy placing it. ... "
Cable Length
42short, length, longer, bit longer, wish the cord
+50%
-50%
" ... Only thing I dislike is the length of the cord. ... "
" ... Main wire a lit.bit short. ... "
" ... The cord is short but for my application it's fine. ... "
" ... My only improvement would be a longer cord. ... "
" ... Cable Is too short to reach from back of computer to front. ... "
" ... FYI the cord is not “2 foot long”, it’s 20”. ... "
" ... short cord needs to be longer ... "
" ... That being said, why would you put a 12 inch cable on it? ... "
Mouse
39keyboard, plugged, hub, receiver, connected
+67%
-33%
" ... Right now, I'm using this hub for my Bluetooth adapter, my keyboard/mouse adapter and my wireless adapter. ... "
" ... Very good for small peripherals like mice, keyboards and flash drives. ... When I have my mouse receiver plugged into it and then plug in my external hard drive, I realize that the mouse receiver stops responding, so I am not sure if it's the hard drive that is taking up all the power from the hub. ... "
" ... You can power your phone and do transfers through them and i have usb receivers for my keyboard and mouse. ... "
" ... My 'fix' was to move the "Logitech Unifying Receiver" for my mouse to another USB port on the computer that was on a different 'USB board' in the computer. ... (ANKER Hub connected to USB 3.0 on upper part of computer, and the mouse receiver plugged into a USB 3.0 port at the bottom of computer) ... Don't know why the mouse would be affected, but all works well with this configuration. ... "
" ... I connect an extra keyboard and mouse, and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... I have had a camera, microphone, cell phone, and wireless mouse/keyboard dongle plugged into it for a week now with no problems. ... "
" ... My keyboard, number pad, mouse, and headset all connect as expected. ... "
" ... Exactly what we needed to be able to use keyboard, mouse, and headphones ALL at the same time on the PS4. ... "
Design
37design, nice, aluminum, well built, sturdy
+97%
-3%
" ... I love the fact that this product is actually metal, I think aluminum?? ... "
" ... Hey all, the item itself looks well built and capable. ... "
" ... Made of brushed aluminum. ... "
" ... High-quality materials and looks great in use. ... "
" ... A really big shame since it has such a great design and weight to it. ... Still the same item with the same design. ... "
" ... Looks like I have no ability to return since I waited a little. ... "
" ... It works and looks fantastic. ... "
" ... Its appearance looks good. ... The aluminum casing is well polished. ... "
Keyboard
33mouse, hub, wireless, plugged, mouse and keyboard
+61%
-39%
" ... I have connected a USB/Ethernet connection, USB speakers, and a wireless mouse/keyboard combo. ... "
" ... It is perfect for putting on the desk next to your keyboard or monitor, extending the USB ports to a convenient location on your desk. ... "
" ... You can power your phone and do transfers through them and i have usb receivers for my keyboard and mouse. ... "
" ... Also had to swap for my wireless keyboard, now all of them fit, sweet. ... "
" ... Works for all my devices I've tried:thumbdrive,mouse,keyboard, web camera. ... "
" ... I have a gaming keyboard and mouse connected to this hub that has RGB controlled by software on my PC. ... "
" ... I connect an extra keyboard and mouse, and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... Works perfect for what I need it for, I've got the keyboard my mouse and my USB dongle all hooked up and it works great ... "
Overall performance
24speed, fast, transfer speeds, transfer, speeds
+96%
-4%
" ... Works perfectly and very fast. ... "
" ... Great quality and performance. ... "
" ... Fast forward to the present. ... "
" ... I have no issues with performance ... "
" ... Does the job and does it very well. ... "
" ... Not the fastest upload speeds from my laptop to a connected device but it does the job I want it to do so no complaints. ... "
" ... It has worked well for various activities and gets the job done. ... "
" ... Clean design and no apparent downside for transfer speeds. ... "
Comfort
23feels, comes, weight, stays put, solid
+83%
-17%
" ... Does what it should, feels well made. ... "
" ... I use this to hold a Yubikey for touch to use function and also my Steelseries headphones. ... "
" ... Feels like a premium product. ... "
" ... Otherwise, it’s got some weight to it so it feels durable. ... "
" ... Does what it says, and is not an eye sore on the desk. ... "
" ... Sturdy and perfect for using on stage with my keys/synth rig. ... "
" ... Also had to swap for my wireless keyboard, now all of them fit, sweet. ... "
" ... It feels solid and have some weight to it. ... "
Memory
22thumb drives, transfer, hard drives, flash drives, hub
+91%
-9%
" ... This hub works well with flash drives and SD card adapters to transfer my images, but it chokes when I plug in my SSD. ... "
" ... So it even works as a USB drive storage solution too. ... "
" ... I use a few hard drives & needed one of these so I didn’t have to have my hard drives in the back of my pc. ... "
" ... Unpowered portable HDDs and phones/accessories draw a lot of juice, so you should probably buy a hub with an external power supply if you plan upon using it for those toys. ... Data transfers between flash drives/etc. ... "
" ... Original machine only had 1 USB port and required additional for monitor device and storage capability. ... "
" ... Make using thumb drives so much easier. ... "
" ... After i added a new external hard drive. ... "
" ... I used these to load files onto 4 USB 2.0 flash drives simultaneously. ... "
Size
22weight, compact, perfect size, traveling, stays
+95%
-5%
" ... it’s compact and meant for traveling but the placement of the cord means it’s hard to roll up and put away. ... "
" ... It doesn't take up much space at all. ... "
" ... I use it for work and it’s perfect size for my desk. ... "
" ... Nice and heavy which keeps it from moving around. ... "
" ... Perfect size for my application. ... "
" ... Its small, attractive, and very convenient. ... "
" ... Small form factor ... "
" ... It’s small and portable and all things I’ve tried plugging into it work well. ... "
Returns
21refund, try, trash, returning, tossed
+33%
-67%
" ... After 2 days of testing, I had to return the product. ... "
" ... If I had not tossed box I would return it. ... "
" ... I am returning both items and will not try again. ... "
" ... I am tossing it in the trash :( ... "
" ... This product is TRASH! ... "
" ... Returned and disappointed ... "
" ... This does not work and gives me no option to return! ... "
" ... Wish I could get a refund. ... "
Ease of Use
19easy to use, set, makes, access, plug
+100%
" ... The surface is sloped for easy access and there is a small lamp to indicate that it is live. ... "
" ... Good product, easy set up ... "
" ... makes it easy access for my thumb drives. ... "
" ... Quick set up ... "
" ... This makes my work life a little easier. ... "
" ... love the shape of it, makes it easy to switch between computers. ... "
" ... Ease of plug and play ... "
" ... It's very easy to use, and everything is very well constructed. ... "
Price
19money, good, worth, work, waste of money
+68%
-32%
" ... Great build quality for the price. ... "
" ... For the price though they are killer. ... "
" ... The price was good and they just work as expected. ... "
" ... I think it's a good value. ... "
" ... Save your money, or put it towards something else that will last. ... "
" ... Breast deal for the price ... "
" ... But at such a low price, I guess they just want you to go purchase another when needed. ... "
" ... Perfect for the price ... "
Marketplace
16works as advertised, described, works, seller, quick
+81%
-19%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Amazon did a great job of taking the returns. ... "
" ... Product was just as described. ... "
" ... Excellent product, works as advertised. ... "
" ... First thing I noticed was it’s smaller than the picture which is good for me. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Amazon product with good quality. ... "
Software Platform
12windows 10, os, hub, android, windows
+42%
-58%
" ... OS 10.14.6 ... "
" ... Now whenever I try to use it Windows 10 will not recognize the device and it will not appear in device manager. ... "
" ... Edit: 5 minutes after submitting this review, now about 30 minutes of computer up time with this plugged in, windows stopped recognizing the device. ... "
" ... I have tried it on 3 different Windows 10 machines (one of which I just reloaded windows). ... "
" ... Does not work with Windows 10. ... "
" ... Takes many attempts to connect to Win10 OS. ... "
" ... However, 100% of the time I receive an error message stating "USB Device cannot be recognized" and I have to unplug and plug back in each of the peripherals to the Anker USB hub. ... "
Product As Described
10described, works, product, picture, exactly
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... For some reason this product looks a lot bigger, or at least I thought it was, on the pictures I saw on the product description. ... "
" ... Excellent product, works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... First thing I noticed was it’s smaller than the picture which is good for me. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product was just as described. ... "
Bluetooth
10hub, wireless, mac, keyboard, dongle
+30%
-70%
" ... For some reason this interferes with my Bluetooth items. ... "
" ... It Caused WiFi and Bluetooth interference on my 2020 Mac mini. ... "
" ... When attempting to have a Bluetooth toggle connected works for a couple seconds before failing. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, for those who use bluetooth devices with a receiver this hub may be problematic. ... "
" ... My bluetooth keyboard would not function properly with this Anker hub. ... "
Storage
10use, takes, slots, product, looks
+100%
" ... Less wasted space, less mess, and it looks really stylish to boot. ... "
" ... Definitely recommend this product if you're looking to save space and ease of use. ... "
" ... It doesn't take up much space at all. ... "
" ... It sits flat and has a grip on the bottom so it doesn't tip over when you put drives in all four slots. ... "
" ... Don’t see a need for more than the 3 extra slots this gives you so I consider this the perfect size for my needs. ... "
" ... I now have room to use my extras without feeling or being cramped up. ... "
" ... Great product, the space between each plug-in is great. ... "
" ... It is good space saving stuff on our table. ... "
Delivery
8well, received, item, got, box
+75%
-25%
" ... Item came on time and was packaged well. ... "
" ... Also delivery was super fast, I think I got it next day after ordering, and I live in the middle of nowhere. ... "
" ... Arrived on-time as advertised. ... "
" ... Everything worked great, right out of the box (well packed! ... "
" ... Received as expected ... "
Features
8green, power, nice, led, indicator
+63%
-38%
" ... The 3.0 compatibility is a "must have" feature. ... "
" ... Functions well and seems well built ... "
" ... A green LED power on light is present. ... "
" ... Product has a nice look and features. ... "
Battery Life
8phone, things, could, battery, says
+38%
-63%
" ... This causes the iPhone to not charge. ... "
" ... It worked for 3 months, and now it refuses to charge my phone. ... "
" ... Did not charge at all. ... "
Setup
7set, easy, plug, play, needed
+100%
" ... Quick set up ... "
" ... Good product, easy set up ... "
" ... It's easy to set up (plug and play), and it does exactly what it needs to. ... "
" ... Needed a simple link to hook all 4 sensors to my comp, it did the job. ... "
" ... Just what I needed for my gaming laptop setup. ... "
Network
7wireless, started, signals, problems, issues
+43%
-57%
" ... Seems to be a good product, but it generates too much interference that impacts other wireless devices. ... "
" ... It messes up my WIFI. ... "
" ... But once I disconnected the Anker, my wifi problems disappeared. ... "
Gaming
6got, gaming, son, setup, needed
+100%
" ... Bought this for my son for his PS4 and overall it is a good product. ... "
" ... No problems playing games off of the external hard drive either. ... "
" ... Got it for my ps4, works like a charm. ... "
" ... Running game controllers, mouse,and printer thru them. ... "
" ... as my cat got her collarr stuck on her neck and leg she ran everywhere and my little gaming station where I stream had one cable out from the mic . ... "
" ... Just what I needed for my gaming laptop setup. ... "
Weight
6solid, light, feels, durable, good
+67%
-33%
" ... Nice solid feeling, has some weight to it ... "
" ... It feels solid and have some weight to it. ... "
" ... A really big shame since it has such a great design and weight to it. ... "
" ... Otherwise, it’s got some weight to it so it feels durable. ... "
Capacity
5office, living, home
+100%
" ... Perfect for my home office. ... "
" ... Bought another one because I liked it so much for my home office! ... "
" ... for the streamer/blogger in the family ... "
" ... My living room PC had a long of separate dongles that all had to be extended out to front to try and maximize reception (controllers, keyboard, trackball, headphones, all that jazz.) ... "
" ... Works great but the blue light keeps the bedroom lit. ... Had to move it to the living room. ... "
Storage
5card, use, transfer, plug, memory card
+80%
-20%
" ... this is a very good item for showing images on your television from an sd card . ... "
" ... This hub works well with flash drives and SD card adapters to transfer my images, but it chokes when I plug in my SSD. ... "
" ... We use this for SD cards to transfer video to all at once. ... "
" ... I use several USB devices such as external drives, headphones and memory card readers. ... "
Wifi
4problems, started, hub, connection
+25%
-75%
" ... It messes up my WIFI. ... "
" ... at first, I could not figure out why my wifi had gotten so slow and clunky. ... But once I disconnected the Anker, my wifi problems disappeared. ... "
Cleaning
4desk, design, usb 3 0, transfer speeds, perfectly
+100%
" ... Clean design and no apparent downside for transfer speeds. ... "
" ... Helps clean up my little cable mess, I have three USB 3.0 devices and only had two USB 3.0 so I got tired of moving plugs around. ... "
" ... nice clean design, using on Mac mini, since my computer is on top of a desk, the cord length is fine for my use. ... "
For Travel
3small, size, easy, cord, compact
+67%
-33%
" ... it’s compact and meant for traveling but the placement of the cord means it’s hard to roll up and put away. ... "
" ... ), and I love it that the size is small and unobtrusive beside my computer (so easy to take when traveling). ... "
Sound Quality
3well, bar, nice, looks, design
+100%
" ... Sound construction and works on nearly every device that I have ... "
" ... great product and fast shiping will use it on music prodection ... "
" ... I have mine on top of a sound bar and it sticks well. ... It is a good looking design as well so it looks nice on the sound bar. ... "
Print Quality
3stopped working, keyboard
+33%
-67%
" ... Second week of use and my keyboard stopped working, then the printer. ... "
Lagging
3lag, input
+67%
-33%
" ... No lag or other issues experienced. ... "
" ... There are no delays. ... "
Packing
3+100%
" ... No extraneous packaging. ... "
" ... The packaging was nice, as always on Anker products. ... "
" ... Packaging was great, product is great, and would highly recommend. ... "
Display Clarity
3led, bright, ports, one
+100%
" ... While a lot of hubs dangle and have unneeded bright LED's, this one has a professional look and does the job well! ... "
" ... My only quibble is that a bright green LED is on all the time. ... "
" ... Sits right under the screen and has enough ports to use for all the necessary extras. ... "
ISP
3connection
+100%
" ... Works perfectly, I've had no connection issues. ... "
" ... No problem with wireless connection. ... "
" ... No issues with connectivity. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 24 meters
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 3
USB: Yes