SABRENT Powered USB Hub, 16-Port USB 3.2 Docking Station

I bought the SABRENT Powered USB Hub, 16-Port USB 3.2 Docking Station specifically for a fairly demanding music-production setup, and it has been absolutely rock solid. I have a lot of hardware synthesizers and controllers connected at the same time, with multiple devices communicating over USB MIDI, and I also use USB audio from some of the synths. That means the hub isn't just sitting there with a keyboard, mouse and a couple of memory sticks plugged into it — it is being used continuously with a substantial amount of music hardware. The whole setup is running through Ableton Live on a first-generation M1 Mac mini with just 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. So this isn't some hugely overpowered studio computer masking any weaknesses either. Despite that, I've had multiple synths running simultaneously, including devices passing audio over USB, and the system has remained extremely stable. I've had no problems with dropouts, random disconnects or devices disappearing. Everything simply stays connected and works. The individual port switches are also genuinely useful in a studio because I can leave everything physically connected and switch individual pieces of equipment on or off as required rather than constantly plugging and unplugging USB cables. Most importantly, I've stopped thinking about the hub. That's probably the best compliment I can give it. With this amount of USB hardware, a bad hub becomes painfully obvious very quickly. The SABRENT just sits there doing its job, session after session. It's solid, stable, practical and handles my fairly ridiculous collection of synthesizers without complaint. For anyone running Ableton, particularly on a Mac, and wondering whether a large powered USB hub can reliably handle a serious amount of music hardware, my experience with this one has been excellent. And even if you're using another DAW, the underlying point is the same: it has handled a busy USB music setup extremely well. Highly recommended.

I have a home PC which I own, and a laptop that belongs to work. This used to consist of two mice, two keyboards, one HDMI switch, one SVGA switch. This meant a lot of wires and clutter on my desktop. So I figured that if I connected everything to a powered USB hub, I could keep just one keyboard etc and simply move the one USB plug. Advantages of USB 3.0 connectivity and the number of ports, along with the 90Watt PSU attracted me to this unit. It is well made, has a power supply similar to the laptop PSU's and included a bracket mounting plate which was a welcome accessory. The unit is plug and play and those with limited tech experience should not fear installation, on Windows 10 it was up and running immediately. I decided to replace my SVGA interface with the second monitor with a USB 3.0 to HDMI adaptor but were prepared to connect this directly, but the speed of this hub is well capable of handling graphics data along with other high data rate USB peripherals. I never thought of the extra charging capabilities for mobile phones, iPad etc, which also was a welcomed bonus charging all Apple products very well. The port on/off switches are the greatest feature, I can simply switch off any port with a prod of a finger, which sorts any webcam incidents first thing on a morning. I am now a loyal Sabrent fan. Well done guys.

Our forefathers used to gather around the fire and tell tall tales about a single, neatly-proportioned, reliable and well-made USB 3 hub that would unite all the crap on our desktops into a single place, and provide power for all of it. Your webcam, mic, LED ring, USB keyboard, USB touchpad, stuff you are working on would all just go in one place with enough room around the 16 USB-A sockets, and you would still have 5 or 6 spare for when more crap inevitably appeared. The muscular 90W switchmode PSU would come with an English and Continental lead already. There would be a mounting plate so you could put it on the wall if you wanted. It would not make a big deal about it and be 65 quid. It won't flirt with your wife and would consider marrying your daughter and settling down. And it just takes a single USB3 A socket on your laptop for all that. Brothers... your wait is over: this is the One.

If you want to skip all this and read the final comment, go for it. The blue screen I got is probably because I'm running another 15 port USB hub that is 13 ports and 2 charging ports, alongside this 16 port sabrent USB hub, so when I plugged a bunch of things in the 15 port hub and then plugged in 1 item in the 16 port sabrent it gave me a blue screen with error in USB driver conflicts. This could happen because of many things, for me, it is because my laptop ran out of memory resources and USB driver resources to be exact and my laptop being too old there are no updates for it and no updates for my old OS Windows 7 Home, so what I did which seems to have fixed it was switched the computer off, wait about 10–20 seconds then I unplugged everything and turned it on without anything connected to the USB ports. When the computer boots up into windows, and everything has loaded up completely, then I plugged in the 15 port USB hub, and then plugged devices in one at a time, Then plugged in the 16 port Sabrent hub and plugged in about 4 devices, all seem to work fine now no blue screen of death as I used to call it in the 90s. However, 3 ports in the 15 port hub do not work because the resources must be used with the 16 port sabrent, go figure not surprised it's 13+16 ports would be hard to get all ports used. For me the only downside to using this 16 port hub would be losing 3 ports out of the 13 port hub I have, but to be fair and honest I haven't used up all the 16 ports of sabrent yet, it may actually limit me to less than 20 ports total. Only time will tell when I fill it up, and I promise I'll update my review if I come across any issues like it can't take any more. In this case you are better off getting and keeping one USB hub in your system and 16 ports seems to be the better one as you can use them for anything data or power charging for phone charging etc... I do admit this looks good, and it's well-made to build quality is top-notch, storage capacity well if you can get all 16 ports to work and each one contains 8TB SSD you would have to be super rich, but it technically is able to take 8TB x 16 ports = 128TB or 12TB x 16 ports = 192TB I'm not rich enough to test this out, but in theory why not. The 90 watts should be enough power and if you don't turn on all 16 ports, it won't use all the 90 watts just being on, it only draws the power of what it's using. I don't think that 90 watts is enough to fill all 16 ports with power hungry USB ports, unless they come with their own power supply to help. I'd say this should have been 100-120watts to give those 16 ports enough room to breathe if filling it all up. If worse comes to worst you can unplug the others and just use this 16 port USB hub which should work on newer computers if it was plug and play with my old system, I see no reason for it not to work with a new system. Final comment: This is a sleek individual 16 port hub that feels cool to the touch, it is an aluminium shell around it, it's a good product and should be plug and play, any issues like blue screens maybe caused by individual user setups and personal computer issues. It can be used to charge phones and products, or data like hard drives and USB flash disks, each USB port is individually switched on/off indicated by a small blue light, that seems to be kept in its own slot meaning the light doesn't turn on in the next USB slot if the previous slot has a blue light on, so I didn't notice any light leaking out. It is exactly as stated on the product page it comes with a 3 pin plug and a 2 pin if you need to use an adapter, it came with a rear screen panel with screws and plastic anchors to fit it on, for some reason I can't see any way for me to use it with this hub this might be a unique setup thing, but it's included, and everything is as stated on the product page. Will update if there's any issues.

I bought this to charge a variety of devices I have, it slow charges older phones with a good cable (7+ hours to full charge). Any device S20 or newer, it refuses to charge though- I think the power output is not enough. I thought it would trickle charge but it outright doesn't charge newer devices. I thought it would dynamically distribute power based on the ports switched on, but it doesn't - so not a great option for charging phones. For example I was only using 10 ports and it still wouldn't charge 4 of my phones (it initiates charging but cuts out immediately after). I know this charging problem is from the hub as I bought a higher wattage anker power hub and didn't have any issues with the same cables, it would fast charge on the different hub! My favourite feature is that if you set ports to be on, after restarting the plug, it remembers exactly which ports you had switched on. However this is useless as the power doesn't distribute dynamically. Only buy if you need data transfer, but i have doubts whether it would work with any device newer than an S10 (it connects to a s10 successfully, but not an s20 or newer). Works with Google pixel 4-6, didn't have any newer pixels to test with!

Really like this. Have it stuck to a wall with Nano tape. Works as intended. No issues. Recommended. :)

I need to point out that, while the vast majority of my purchases have been through Amazon for a very long time, this has never happened before. Amazon Customer Service have always been exceptional. First Issue: This item arrived with a delivery/tracking label slapped onto the box, the latter had been clumsily sellotaped closed. It was blatantly obvious that the item had been previously opened, and then stuffed back into the box without much TLC. I ordered a New Product, I expect to receive a New Product. I will not be fobbed off with second hand goods if I did not order second hand goods. Second Issue: This is advertised as USB 3.2, but the box clearly states, in big bold letters, "USB 3.0". Yes, it makes a difference. Had this product arrived New, and as Advertised, it looks to have been perfect for requirements. It is compact, and feels very robust. Sadly, I am immediately returning this product.

Good quality and well made product. Have not started using this yet but unboxing the product, you can tell the build quality is very good and the use of an aluminium case make the unit feel very solid. Have purchased other Sabrent products before and can testify to their build quality and reliability. Watch my unboxing video to see the quality out of the box.

Usage privé mais exigeant, niveau professionnel

Excellent quality. 16 powered ports with individual on/off switches. Recommended

Product works as described, but birth-pains are to be expected. Use AI to sort out problems. 1) Logitech USB dongles for mouse and keyboard did not work for me. The hub was too electrically noisy. I had to mount them on end of a one meter USB2 cable to move them away from the hub. 2) The mounting system works, but requires watchmaker skills. The backplate attaches to the hub with 0 or possibly 00 screws (ie << 1 mm diameter). The female thread is only about 1.6 mm deep and it is aluminum. Extreme care is needed to prevent cross threading &/or stripping. But, on a positive note, it does have an attachment system - very few others do. And it does work, if you can avoid wrecking the threads. 3) The Sabrent HP-PU16 hub only delivers 1.1A to each port, despite being advertised as USB3.0. That may not be enough to run some USB3 devices like external mechanical drives, unless they have their own power supply. Furthermore, the total power budget of the hub is capped at 90W spread across 16 ports, so check your power requirements before you buy. 4) The On/Off switches and indicator LEDs are quite useful for debugging USB problems. And, external USB mechanical drives can be switched off after a backup to keep them air-gapped, in case of a ransomware attack. And their lifetime may be increased by keeping them off when not needed. 5. Port numbers would be helpful. All in all, a very useful product but expect a bit of growing pains.

Excelente producto. Lo recomiendo completamente.

My current build could not exist without this device. For 16 3.0 ports, there is no beating this price when you consider the ease of organization and the reliable connection that these provide. My PC is mounted on the wall, and this hub is connected to my PC via a 30 FT USB-B to USB-C connector. The 90W power supply makes it easy to charge peripherals and also doesn't feed off the PC at all, so functionality is all there; the product is extremely stable...I've never had any issues using this. I used to have the 10 port Sabrent hub, and I had the same praises for that...but of course as time goes on, I found new gadgets to play with and needed more slots. I will say, the added weight does feel great to hold, and the material feels very nice to hold, as it's kind of a brushed metal and feels very premium.