Review on 🔌 Premium Aluminum Universal 8-Port Powered USB 3.0/USB C Hub with SD/TF Card Readers, 6 High-Speed USB 3.0 Data Ports, On/Off Power Switches, 5V/4A AC Adapter - Compatible with PC, Laptops, MacBook Pro/Air, Surface Pro, HP by Matt Larsen

The new M1 Mini has fewer ports than the previous Mini I replaced so I bought this hub on the recommendation of an IT friend. I record music, use MIDI etc and need multiple ports. The Marstech hub does the job, seems to maintain the desired speed, and has a premium feel to the chassis and switches. I just plugged it in and it works (as it should). To my knowledge, an external power supply helps maintain transfer speeds when using multiple devices. So if you need to use more than one or two ports at once, I would suggest paying a few bucks more for this hub rather than buying one that relies solely on your computer's USB power supply. I was impressed that Amy at Marstech reached out directly to offer help when I had problems with the hub. Such an initiative shows that they take customer service seriously.