Anker USB C Hub, Aluminum USB C Adapter with 4 USB 3.0 Ports, for MacBook Pro 2018/2017, ChromeBook, XPS, Galaxy S9/S8, and More

This is a simple but effective USB 3 hub, just plug into a USB 3 port and you now have 4 USB 3 ports to use. Not a lot to say about it, I installed it, connected two external USB3 hard drives and forgot about it. It just works. The hub feels well made and like it will last a long time. I have other Anker product and haven't had any problems with them.

THIS IS AN EDITED REVIEW: The original item I received appeared to be defective and Anker asked to send me a new one, which I accepted hesitently and it worked as expected. Well done Anker, few companies today would make sure that the customer is satisfied like you did. I like a clean desk and clean lines, I also bought myself a new Apple MacBook Air and the lack of ports sent me looking for a hub for all the items I looked to plug in. Looking for in purchase: -Sturdy -Value -USB 3.0 (at a minimum) -Long Cord Design: The Anker USB C Hub to 4 USB 3.0 has a sleek and clean look. The metallic grey works great with the MacBooks and the slim design is great for hiding it underneath a desk. Issues: When I checked the transfer speeds of the devices plugged in they were well below the USB 3.0 speeds and the up to 5GB that was advertised with the item. (Anker sent a new one and I believe that it was just a defective unit) Cost: $17.99 Positives: ++Material ++Look ++Design ++Build Quality ++Cost ++Transfer speeds (on the second one) Negatives: --Slow transfer speeds (on the first one) Final Thoughts: I did reach out to the company and they offered two solutions. One that I plug the item in faster, which caught me off guard that the speed I physically plug something in could affect the transfer rate. (Yes, I confirmed that they meant to plug the item in faster). The other solution was that they would send me a new item, which I did take them up on and the new item worked with zero issue. It transferred at top speed and worked perfectly with both an SD Card reader and a SSD enclosure (among other things). I will say I wish it had USB-C ports but, they never claimed that it did so no knock for that. I love the cord length and all and all works great. Would I recommend: Absolutely I would. This is a great product and the company stands behind the item, that is rare in today’s world.

It works... sporadically. Choose a better option.

I read many reviews about cheap USB 3.0 hubs which only have one or two 3.0 slots with the others being USB 2.0. I wanted to ensure my music gear was running at its best so I spend a bit more on this Anker hub and I feel totally confident with it. Plus it feels very well made. A USB hub is not really a thing to get excited about, but I know I'd feel some anxiety if I'd gone for a cheaper one. Do yourself a favour and put doubt aside.

I am hesitant to buy off brand devices to solve connection problems with my tech. Unfortunately, Apple tech is expensive. I’ve bought (and returned) many devices that either haven’t worked or that haven’t lasted. I’ve found Anker devices very dependable in terms of providing working solutions and ones that last. I held my breath as I hooked this one up between a monitor with an hdmi connection and my new MacBook with a “C” connection. It worked just fine! No problem! Anker solves another problem for me with a quality product!