
This massive 11-port USB data hub from Wenter is uniquely designed. Interface: USB | Number of Ports: 4 | Data Transfer Rate: Up to 5Gbps It matches particularly well with aluminum Chromebook and laptop models, as well as most Macbooks.

The durable aluminum shell rounds out the features list, and also offers a sleek look. An integrated safety chip offers overcurrent, overcharge, overvoltage, overheat, and short circuit protection for both the hub and any devices connected to it. It’s plug-and-play, and no extra drivers are needed for PC, Mac, or select versions of Linux (2.6.14 or later). It also supports USB on the go and simultaneous transfers across all ports. It supports fast data transfers at speeds up to 5Gbps for expanding USB ports or connecting multiple devices. An optional variant is available, which still has the built-in cable, but it’s much larger at 4 feet long. A flexible, braided nylon cable is built into the unit so you never have to worry about leaving it behind. This ultra-slim, four-port USB hub from uni is one of the more compact options, making it ideal to toss in a backpack, handbag, or luggage.

Use a USB 3.0 port and cable and that reduces to just over 5 hours.Rounded underside slides on flat surfaces If you use a compatible USB 2.0 cable to charge a smartphone it would take around 8 hours to charge a Samsung Galaxy S7 from empty to full. While the difference seems small, it can be significant. ChargingĪs mentioned when discussing both USB types, USB 2.0 is capable of charging devices at 0.5A while USB 3.0 is capable of 0.9A. As you can see, the variation between them is significant. A USB 3.0 device anywhere between 11.5Mbps and 286Mbps. Transfer rates can vary hugely, on average a USB 2.0 flash drive can transfer anywhere between 8Mbps and 9.5Mbps.

This is down to the speed of the internal bus and the speed of the flash memory itself within the stick. The main one being the quality of the device you are using.įor example, a premium quality USB 3.0 memory stick will usually perform much faster than a cheap one. This is regarded as a theoretical maximum as there are other bottlenecks to consider. I mentioned above that the maximum theoretical signaling speed of USB 2.0 is 480Mbps and USB 3.0 is capable of 5Gbps.
