Header banner
Revain logoHome Page
John Wei photo
Niger, Niamey
1 Level
694 Review
52 Karma

Review on πŸ’» ORICO 5-in-1 USB C Hub with 4K HDMI, PD Charging, and 3 USB 3.0 Ports - Portable Dongle for MacBook Air Pro, iMac, Chromebook, Dell XPS, Type C Laptops, and More by John Wei

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A very good USB hub with slightly better port placement.

I really like this USB hub, but one thing bothers me. I'd rather have the HDMI port on the back (where the incoming USB is) so it doesn't stick out in front and block the left USB port. Currently, this site does not allow me to use large USB sticks (flash drives, etc.) while using the HDMI port. Other than that, it's pretty nice, delivering decent power and transfer speeds. There is also a blue light on the bottom when it is powered. (It actually has two LEDs on the bottom, but one doesn't seem to be used. The manual doesn't say what it's for. It doesn't look like it's for PD or USB transmission - maybe HDMI?) it would however, don't mind clearer instructions. I think I should connect my computer to the rear USB-C port, and I have another USB-C port on the front (plus all the other ports). However, I'm not sure if the front USB port supports Power Delivery like the hub generally does, and I'm not sure I'll be able to pass through USB-C host charging when using the port (in Charger->Configuration).Hub->Computer). "Luckily" I don't have a computer with USB-C charging, but that could potentially be a selling point if possible. Another question related to this is, can I connect my computer to the front USB-C port and use the hub the same way as if I was using the rear port (does this work at all or will there be a short circuit? It still works ? USB-PD in this mode)?

Pros
  • Plug-play and transparent design: no driver installation required. The USB hub also comes with a Type-C USB cable to connect your laptop. And the transparent design focuses on making visible electronic circuits and optoelectronic devices, it is easy to see the internal structure.
Cons
  • Quality