StarTech 10-Port USB 3.0 Hub With Charge and Sync Ports

Most computers only come with a couple of USB ports. I need so many more than that.I need to be able to charge my phone, my iPad, my Bluetooth speaker, my watch, my Wacom tablet, my spare mouse and any other items my wife wants charged up.This is the perfect piece of equipment to add easily accessible (powered) USB ports onto my desk.

Aewsome USB 3.0 Hub

Well my prayers have been answered. This is the an uber usb 3.0 hub / charger. I run mostly on laptops that have few usb ports of any kind. Now I can connect up to 10 USB devices as well as being able to full charge on 2 of them.This device needs to be plugged in, no device drivers need to be installed on windows or mac for it to work - just needs power for full functionality as the USB 3.0 does not provide enough power to support the full functionality.Right now I have charging 2 phones (iPhone and android), and have 5 usb devices plugged in. My computer has never been so happy. I am using a variety of usb devices and adapter based on SD, microsd, etc. I have used USB hard drives as well without issue.Conveniently this device comes with a soft power switch and ... MoreWell my prayers have been answered. This is the an uber usb 3.0 hub / charger. I run mostly on laptops that have few usb ports of any kind. Now I can connect up to 10 USB devices as well as being able to full charge on 2 of them.This device needs to be plugged in, no device drivers need to be installed on windows or mac for it to work - just needs power for full functionality as the USB 3.0 does not provide enough power to support the full functionality.Right now I have charging 2 phones (iPhone and android), and have 5 usb devices plugged in. My computer has never been so happy. I am using a variety of usb devices and adapter based on SD, microsd, etc. I have used USB hard drives as well without issue.Conveniently this device comes with a soft power switch and needs to be plugged in for full functionality. With it's glossy black exterior and blue LED lights to indicate enabled ports, it looks great.Delivery was fast and painless. It comes with international power plug adapters. I found the box it came in could have been a little smaller but no biggee as cardboard is recyclable.I have tested this on Windows 10 and Mac OSX without an glitches or problems.This products comes with StarTech's great 2 year warranty and lifetime tech support. Online manuals as well if you don't like the included manual.All in all, this is the best of the best as far as USB 3.0 hubs go. I will never go wanting for a place to plug in a USB device.Well done.I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.

Dead on arrival

Received a unit that doesn't work. When I press the power button the leds flash for a brief moment and then it's completely dead.Checked the power brick, it puts out about 11V (i guess it's within range) so I guess it's something in the hub itself that is broken.Also dissapointingly there is a sticker on it inside saying that the dedicated charging ports don't output higher power when it's connected to a computer, only when the computer is turned off, otherwise it will just charge with the usual power a USB port has (very vague, probably means 0.5A)

Excellent USB Charger and Sync

I have been in the AV/IT Integration space for over 30 years.I found this unit easy to setup and use on my Microsoft, Android and Apple devices. This unit has the ability to simultaneously fast-charge up to ten mobile devices. The unit supports various small and large devices (1.5A). The unit installs quickly with no additional drivers or software required, and is compatible with a variety of operating systems, which I tested. The syncing feature worked flawlessly on both my Windows devices and Apple Devices. A great unit for both home and office. I would love to see an smaller automobile version of this product.What is Included:1 - 10-port USB 3.0 hub with charge & sync ports1 - USB 3.0 host cable [80 cm/31.5 in.]1 - universal power adapter4 - universal ... MoreI have been in the AV/IT Integration space for over 30 years.I found this unit easy to setup and use on my Microsoft, Android and Apple devices. This unit has the ability to simultaneously fast-charge up to ten mobile devices. The unit supports various small and large devices (1.5A). The unit installs quickly with no additional drivers or software required, and is compatible with a variety of operating systems, which I tested. The syncing feature worked flawlessly on both my Windows devices and Apple Devices. A great unit for both home and office. I would love to see an smaller automobile version of this product.What is Included:1 - 10-port USB 3.0 hub with charge & sync ports1 - USB 3.0 host cable [80 cm/31.5 in.]1 - universal power adapter4 - universal power adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, ANZ)Note: “I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.”

I've gone through several usb hubs since I started building my own desktops. Startech has proven ...

I've gone through several usb hubs since I started building my own desktops. Startech has proven themselves to be at the top of the quality and reliability ladder every time. I have strayed from time to time but always find myself disappointed to the point of going shopping, again, for star-tech. Two things you have to watch out for though. The first is the rather large power button on the top (what I'll call front) is very easily accidently hit if you get your hands close to it at all. The second, and more important is the transformer/power supply comes in two pieces. It has an interchangeable "plug in the wall" fitting that is both totally un-necessary and inconvenient. So far, every time I've unplugged it, the adapter ends up separating from the body due to a ... MoreI've gone through several usb hubs since I started building my own desktops. Startech has proven themselves to be at the top of the quality and reliability ladder every time. I have strayed from time to time but always find myself disappointed to the point of going shopping, again, for star-tech. Two things you have to watch out for though. The first is the rather large power button on the top (what I'll call front) is very easily accidently hit if you get your hands close to it at all. The second, and more important is the transformer/power supply comes in two pieces. It has an interchangeable "plug in the wall" fitting that is both totally un-necessary and inconvenient. So far, every time I've unplugged it, the adapter ends up separating from the body due to a totally inadequate locking mechanism. I'm miffed trying to logic this out in my head and can't come up with one reason for the design. But, go ahead and buy it, but I strongly suggest the first thing you do is squirt some super glue between the pieces. I'm of the opinion either they should come back down to planet earth and go back to old faithful, the one piece power supply and if not that, they should provide a small tube of super glue with every hub. That'll get them back up to five stars.

It just works. Best if mounted.

OK, negatives first.--My unit arrived with the rubber feet only on one side, and the hub is really light, so it moved all over the place. The rubber on the two corners WAS slippery too. Replaced all four feet with a bit of non-slide shelf liner. Stays put.--The mounting holes on the back are slotted such that if you mount the hub horizontally with the 8 ports facing down, it will come loose when you plug anything in (I prefer the cords to face down when mounting something like this sideways--so this one is more preference.Now the good:--It just works. The charging ports do exactly as described, and function even if there's no computer connected.--Connected to a computer (which is on), I was able to trickle charge on more than just the 2 "charging" ports, so ... MoreOK, negatives first.--My unit arrived with the rubber feet only on one side, and the hub is really light, so it moved all over the place. The rubber on the two corners WAS slippery too. Replaced all four feet with a bit of non-slide shelf liner. Stays put.--The mounting holes on the back are slotted such that if you mount the hub horizontally with the 8 ports facing down, it will come loose when you plug anything in (I prefer the cords to face down when mounting something like this sideways--so this one is more preference.Now the good:--It just works. The charging ports do exactly as described, and function even if there's no computer connected.--Connected to a computer (which is on), I was able to trickle charge on more than just the 2 "charging" ports, so nice touch there.--Port separation is good, so all ports could be used at one time.--Full speed. :)--Indicator lights being up on the slanted peak is great. Can see them from almost any angle. Oddly enough, this was a standout feature for some reason.I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.

Mount it!

This is a great USB hub for people with a lot of USB devices. Whether it’s USB memory keys or peripherals, after using it for a week I would highly recommend mounting this on a surface with the 8 USB ports along the edge of that surface. After the 3rd cable, you need to pick up the entire unit to either remove or add devices. Trust me, it gets old fast! On the bottom of the Hub, there are mounting holes for screws (which are not included, 5mm screw-heads fit great, about 2-3mm gap from the surface) or, some good thick 2-sided tape. A little planning will go a long way to ensuring that whatever you’re charging, copying or syncing will be done in a very efficient and (non-cable-tangled) way!I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review

Nice 10 port docking station

Overall i found this product does what it is intended to do. I was happy that Startech had included wrapped around the unit a "read before use" to explain the Fast charge functions otherwise I really would not have understood the meaning or how it functions.Good work Startech for explaining this!!The dock works well and I had no connection issues at all it works pretty flawlessly.My only complaint is i find this hub too light. I find light hubs and docks move too much when you plug in cables. The dock ends up moving by the force on the cables. I want the dock to stay in one place and the cables to be moved. A little more weight to the dock and it would stay in one place.Overall can't complain about function.I received this in exchange for an unbiased review.

UPDATE: It's not ONLY the USB2 ports that keep disconnecting, the USB3 ports do it too. This seem...

UPDATE: It's not ONLY the USB2 ports that keep disconnecting, the USB3 ports do it too. This seems to be related to power management inside the hub. Quite disappointing, indeed! I would NOT recommend this device to anyone. Sturdy mechanical design, and really interesting solution - including a USB3-to-USB2 bridge on-board, allowing to attach 4 slow(er) USB devices in addition to the 2 faster ones. These are the 2 stars. The rest of the stars are taken because the USB2 ports constantly disconnect. I see that other verified purchasers observed the exact same problem, so I assume it's not my unit that's defective, but rather a design flaw. Could it be some power-saving function in the USB3-to-USB2 bridge?

USB ports as far as the eye can see!

This hub is a great addition for my cluttered desk. With proper placement and cable management it cleaned up and centralized all my USB cables I previously had running to front, back, and side USB ports. The fast charge ports are clearly marked and accessible and are great for connecting a cell phone or tablet. Though it might not be initially evident, one is able to charge devices with the non-fast charge ports when connecting the hub to a PC, albeit slowly. External power requirements often serve as a deterant for me on products like this with 10 ports and fast charging it is easy to makes this an exception. I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review.