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Type
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Our Top Choice
ORICO Aluminum 3.0 USB Hub for Mac
ORICO is passionate about providing excellent products to improve the quality of life of its clients, by making it easier for them to enjoy tech gear.
Doesn’t need drivers or applications. Fast and holds up to heavy use. Well-weighted. Unobtrusive LED indicator light. Versatile.
This product would be much better if its low and high output ports were labeled.
3.0 super speed hub
4 or 10
7.3 x 2.8 x 1.3 inches; 0.2 lbs
MacBook Air, iMac
5 GBPS
Best Value
Sabrent Aluminum 2.0 USB Hub For Mac
Sabrent seeks to make the latest technology available to everyone—and at an affordable price, with great customer service.
Easy to install and use. Doesn’t require driver to work. Small, lightweight, but large enough that cables don’t tangle.
It could overturn with heavier USB cords.
2.0 hub
4
4 x 6 x 1 inches; 0.2 lbs
Mac Pro, iMac
3.75 GBPS
Anker USB 3.0 Hub for Mac
Anker was set up by ex-Googlers to create dependable and affordable products that they too would be proud to use.
Fast, doesn’t lag, and is well-built. Small, discrete design. Rave reviews. Fantastic customer and technical support.
It doesn’t work well with wireless devices.
3.0 super speed hub
10
1.7 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches; 0.23 lbs
iPhone 5s/5, iPad Air
5 GBPS
Plugable USB 3.0 Hub for Mac
Plugable’s aim is to deliver first-rate peripheral technology devices and be the one cable company that rules over them all.
Well-built with great speed and competitive pricing. Efficient. Backed by a knowledgeable and helpful support.
It has an “auto-disconnect” issue.
3.0 hub
7
7 x 2.8 x 1 inches; 0.3 lbs
Android, Apple iOS
5 GBPS
Inateck Aluminum USB 3.0 Hub for Mac
Inateck is on a mission to solve its customers’ everyday tech issues, and offers prime electronic devices and peripherals.
Well-built and space-saving. High transfer rates. Fits into your pocket with ease. Functional and doesn’t lag.
A detachable cable would have wonderfully complemented its small design.
3.0 hub
4
3.9 x 3.9 x 0.9 inches; 0.1 lbs
Mac Mini, MacBook Pro
5 GBPS