The Plugable USB3-HUB4A might look pretty simple, and that’s because it is. Simply plug it in and sprout 4x USB 3.0 data ports. For MacBook Air. For Dell XPS. For just about anything with a USB port. 

Each port can transfer data up to 5Gbps. At that speed it would only take about 21 seconds to transfer the entirety of the 1984 science fiction hit, The Last Star Fighter. So, yeah, it’s pretty fast. That means you can transfer files from a flash drive on USB port 1, connect a keyboard to port 2, a mouse in 3, and download clips from your camera on 4. 

Sure, these hubs are quite handy to have on your desk, but they’re just as happy to hit the road. Lightweight and compact, the hubs are encased in black plastic with a matte finish to resist scuffs and scratches. The plastic carapace also helps to avoid damaging the other gadgets in your bag. It is worth mentioning, however, that the hub is only designed for data. This USB port expander will not charge.

Features

• 4x USB—Compact, lightweight, and travel-ready, the usb multiport adapter adds 4x USB 3.0 ports through a single USB port. Great as a USB hub for laptop or desktop to connect a USB flash drive, keyboard, mouse, or any other legacy USB devices
• SuperSpeed USB—Multiple USB port adapter provides 4x USB 3.0 ports, each capable of transferring data at up to 5Gbps. USB port hub is designed for data. Will not charge devices
• Travel Ready—This USB hub is made to sit on a desk or travel with you in your laptop bag. Ridged plastic case is resistant to scuffs and bumps from carrying it around and it won’t scratch up your other devices when jostling in your bag
• Compatibility—Compatible with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux, USB 3 hub will pretty much work with anything with a USB port
• 2 Year Warranty—We love our Plugable products, and hope you will too. All of our products are backed with a 2-year limited parts and labor warranty as well as Seattle-based email support

Compatibility

Supports Microsoft Windows XP through 11, macOS, and Linux kernels 3.0 and later

• Not recommended for use with older Texas Instruments, Fresco Logic, Etron, or Wistron USB 3.0 host controllers
• Apple SuperDrive is not compatible. Older MacBook Pros with USB 3.0 PCI Express add-on cards may not work with this or any USB 3.0 hub
• 2.4GHz wireless devices such as wireless keyboard/mouse receivers, Bluetooth and WiFi adapters, may not work in close proximity to USB 3.0 devices or hubs. Connecting wireless devices to a USB 2.0 port is recommended for best results

As a bus-powered hub, the power is provided by the host computer's USB port and shared by all USB devices connected to the hub. (900mA total when attached to USB 3.0 systems, 500mA total on USB 2.0). The hub functions as a USB hub only and there is no special functionality for charging an iPad, iPhone, tablet, or smartphone devices.