💻 StarTech.com 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Dedicated Charging Port - Fast Charging Station and Desktop USB Hub (ST53004U1C) Review

I have received several different StarTech USB 3.0 hubs with extra charging ports and they all work great. However, this one works a little strangely. I bought it for my Raspberry Pi 3 and use it both as a Pi power source (via the charging port) and as a powered hub. The Pi gets good performance and everything works there. My bus-powered USB hard drive works fine in a hub, and the hub means the Pi doesn't use electricity to power the drive. So far, so good. Both of my USB peripherals (Steel…

I think this is a great suggestion for a 4 port USB 3.0 port. For some consumers who are new to 3.0, the following points should be noted: 1. They are backward compatible, which means you can use your USB 2.0 devices with it.2. While there is only one dedicated charging port, the other 3 ports will charge some devices. For example, we were able to get other ports to charge our kids' Kindles, they won't charge any of our Apple devices. At the same time, a dedicated charging port easily charged…

This 4 port hub is used on a desktop PC that only has a USB 3.0 port. By plugging this device into this port, I can connect four USB 3.0 data devices and one charger-only device, so this device actually has five ports. A 39" USB 3.0 AB cable is included to power and control the four data ports. Each port has a blue LED that glows when in use. The port on the end is a dedicated charging port and only works when the hub is plugged into the wall with the included power adapter cable. The adapter…

advantages: food. Automatic detection in Windows 10 and downloaded driver. I have a pair that are a little wider than normal and it can be difficult to tie them side by side. Useful if your computer lacks USB hubs. Cons: It won't charge when a computer is plugged into it. switched off. It's really annoying. Doesn't work with my scanner. The power cord is short and has a HUGE wall wart. The Samsung tablet complained about the charging port, saying it was slow. the computer with the adapter drive

I was concerned about the number of people with defective units. I wanted to make sure Star Tech solved their quality control issues. This is a new brand for me and so far I am very happy with their products. I tested all 5 ports with a flash drive, a 1TB laptop, a printer and an iPad. Charging and data transfer was comparable to a direct connection to my computer. Port connections are solid and the standard blue lights indicate which ports are active, with the exception of the charging port…

For those who have trouble charging their mobile devices due to lack of connectivity, this 4-port hub from StarTech will solve your problems. With 4 USB 3.0 ports and another fast charging port for mobile devices (so-called dedicated charging port), even the most addicted of us should have our charging problems solved. Connecting to power sources isn't a problem - you can plug directly into your computer (which also ensures efficient data transfer) or into any electrical outlet. Such a hub can…