The TRENDnet 4-Port USB 3.0 Hubfrom TRENDnet 4-Port USB 3.0 Hubcomes with four SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports that transfer data at a rate of 5 Gbps. It is plug-and-play compatible and connects to your computer via a 5" integrated USB 3.0 cable. With USB bus-powered support, this hub does not require an external power adapter and provides up to 4.5 watts of power. Moreover, USB 3.0 technology delivers data ten times faster than USB 2.0 and is also compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices.

4 x USB 3.0 Ports    5 Gbps Data Transfer Speeds    Integrated USB Cable    Bus Powered    4.5 W of Total Power    Compatible with USB 2.0/1.1    Plug-and-Play    Windows and Mac Compatible

No installation needed; just plug and play

Integrated flexible 5" (14 cm) USB 3.0 cable accommodates most installation scenarios

LED indicator confirms USB connectivity

No bulky power-brick; powered by USB port only

Compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports

SuperSpeed 5 Gbps USB 3.0 ports

Provides up to 4.5 W total power

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If I plug this into a USB 2.0 port on laptop, will it safely provide full required power to a USB 3.0 device using the AC adapter, while still allowing the device to communicate/sync/etc (at USB 2.0 speed) with the laptop?

A: Yes. The hub will work just fine with your USB 2.0 notebook and USB 3.0 device. There also would not be any issue with the power.

Q: 2. Would I be able to plug in a USB Microphone (RODE NT-USB) directly into this HUB and use it?

A: Yes, you can connect any USB device to the USB hub.

Q: 3. How long is the cable of the hub?

A: The cable length is about 3 inches long. Pretty short.

Q: 4. Is this hub compatible with Apple USB SuperDrive?

A: According to apple's specs, the superdrive uses USB type A, the 'standard' type (before USB-C), and the HUB uses type A, so I assume it should be compatible.

Q: 5. Can I use this to plug in and power up higher power hungry devices like Iphone5s, laptop or ipad?

A: I can't see how you'd charge a laptop with usb at all. But it certainly does charge most regular usb chargeable devices like iPhones and iPads.

Q: 6. Will it work with iMac Fall 2020?

A: Yes, the Sabrent 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub BH #SAHBIMCU is compatible with IMac's released November 2012 or later.

Q: 7. Why doesn't my external drive show up on my desktop when plugged into this?

A: There are many reasons why that could be happening. Please reach out to us via email at pc@bhphotovideo.com so we can help you troubleshoot.

Q: 8. Would this be able to handle offloading RAW footage to multiple drives? Bought the one that busses power and it was of no use.

A: This model has its own power adapter, so you should see better results.

Q: 9. can this provide power to 2 portable hard drives? along with 2 flash drives or card readers?

A: I connect two hard drives, an iphone and a usb stick. It works.

Q: 10. Would it still work without the power brick plugged in ?Just the USB pluged into it.

A: Yes, it would work. But it might get overloaded if high-drain devices like external drives are plugged in.