UPGROW 8-in-1 USB C Hub with Ethernet, 4K HDMI, 3 USB 3.0, SD/TF Card Reader, USB-C Power Delivery - Compact Adapter for Apple Mac Pro/Air and USB C Laptops Review

Purchased to connect an HDMI monitor cable, USB flash drive and Logitech Unifier keyboard/mouse to a Dell XPS17 desktop. The performance throughput is too low to work with the XPS17, so I knew it wouldn't work. However. I was unpleasantly surprised that there are so many lags and disconnects. The connection to the monitor was interrupted from time to time. The connection between the keyboard/mouse and the USB unifier will be fuzzy if they are more than 8 to 10 inches away from the device. The…

I usually don't leave reviews when I'm happy with a product, but this is an exception. I want to share a good experience. I ordered two hubs for my two sons Chromebooks, one from UPGROW and one from a well known brand. A well-known brand has damaged the Chromebook's power/USB port. I had to replace my Chromebook. Then the new Chromebook got hot next to the USB section so I decided to return another branded product before burning another Chromebook! At this point, UPGROW has been working fine…

I could no longer use the hot-released HP Elite USB-C Dock. My secondary HDMI monitor randomly turned off about every 15-20 minutes. Reset everything I'm working on on 3 screens (laptop, hdmi connected directly to laptop and hdmi connected to dock) and all my apps are reset on my laptop. and I would have to put everything back in the position I wanted them in. It interrupted my workflow more than 10 times a day. This $16 device ran for 4 consecutive days without a single flickering of the HDMI…

The device is very easy to use. Due to Covid our office is still working from home which is my reason for buying. I'm pretty sure you're someone who travels for work. This device will be great as it is very small and light enough to be easily carried in a purse, pocket or hand. It also has other ports if you need to connect a keyboard, mouse, USB fan or if you want to set up a second monitor via USB. Set up for my work from home, in case anyone is curious. I just plugged the USB part of the…

At first I had problems with this hub. The first one I got doesn't always work with the second monitor. When I complained they sent me another one. The second had the same problem, but very rarely. I had some small heatsinks that I attached to the warmest part of the case and positioned the hub vertically to allow air to circulate past the normally top and bottom sides. This seems to have fixed the problem. I use Ethernet, HDMI, two USB-A ports (keyboard/mouse and webcam), and power…

After previously buying another hub, it refused to work with the new Chromecast. I was glad to know that this WORKS with Chromecast with Google TV. It has allowed me to add a webcam (so I can use Google Duo) to video chat with my family during the pandemic. Added USB memory stick for Chromecast storage expansion (so you have room to put 2 or 3 more extra apps on it). Also has an Ethernet connection for a direct internet connection for Chromecast. This works with the power adapter that comes…

[Updated 11/15/20] After the company published my review, they left a comment advising me to contact them about a medication. They responded quickly and offered a full refund for the defective item. I've upgraded my original rating to 4 stars for the responsive and helpful customer service. [Original review] First, good. This device is thin and looks premium. The metal body and plastic ends look solid. Overall it looks and feels like a quality product. It gets hot during use, but never so hot…