StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C Hub with 5Gbps Transfer Speed and Power Options

StarTech 4-Port USB-C Hub, 5Gbps, Bus Powered, 4x USB-A Ports, Optional Auxiliary Power, Portable USB Type-C Hub, 1ft/30cm Cable

Expand your device connectivity with the StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C Hub, designed to add four USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports to your USB-C enabled computer. Featuring a compact, portable design, this hub is ideal for travelers and professionals needing reliable, high-speed connections. The built-in 1-foot (30cm) host cable ensures easy setup while minimizing strain on connectors, making it suitable for use with laptops, tablets, and 2-in-1 devices such as the Surface Pro 7, iPad Pro, and MacBook models. With support for USB 2.0 devices, it offers backward compatibility, ensuring seamless integration with a wide range of peripherals including external drives, webcams, mice, keyboards, and audio headsets. The hub's space gray color complements modern devices and offers a sleek appearance for professional environments. The durable construction combined with low weight (approximately 2.89 ounces) makes this device perfect for on-the-go use without sacrificing performance or reliability. It complies with environmental standards like EU RoHS and WEEE, emphasizing eco-friendliness, and is manufactured in China with quality assurance backed by StarTech.com's 2-year limited warranty and lifetime technical support. The hub's versatile design supports various operating systems including Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iPadOS, Linux, and Android, ensuring compatibility across multiple platforms. Users can enhance their setup with optional auxiliary power via a Micro USB input (cable sold separately), providing up to an additional 4.5W of power for high-demand peripherals such as SSDs. The device features overcurrent protection (OCP) on each port to safeguard connected devices from power surges. Whether for expanding connectivity at a workstation or adding ports during travel, the StarTech.com USB-C Hub is a reliable, efficient solution for modern digital needs. The included connectivity tools utility enables device monitoring and management, further optimizing performance and security.

Features:

• 4-PORT USB-C HUB: Bus-powered USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) expansion hub with 4 USB-A ports supporting OCP & Wake on USB, sharing up to 15W of power with a maximum of 4.5W per port

• AUXILIARY POWER INPUT: Micro USB power port (cable sold separately) allows adding up to 4.5W (5V/0.9A) for high-power devices like SSDs

• OS INDEPENDENT COMPATIBILITY: Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS, Android, and is compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4 & USB4 host devices including MacBook (Intel/M1/M2), Lenovo X1 Carbon, Dell XPS, and Microsoft Surface

• EXTRA LONG CABLE: 1-foot (30cm) attached host cable provides easy setup and reduces connector strain, ideal for travel and use with 2-in-1 devices and laptops on riser stands

• PORTABLE AND DURABLE: Compact, lightweight design (about 2.89 oz) in space gray, built for on-the-go use without sacrificing connection quality