Powered USB Hub 3.0, Atolla 8-Port USB 3.0 Data Hub Splitter with One Smart Charging Port and Individual On/Off Switches and 5V/4A Power Adapter USB Extension for MacBook, Mac Pro/Mini and More

I now know you shouldnt buy cheap hubs. $6 for a 7 usb powered hub was too cheap. I had weird disconnection issues so I wasnt sure if it was the hub or power and it would go away and come back. The last straw was when i unplugged my pc completely but the system fans were stilll going on. I was so confused and then finally it was the usb hub. Cheap hubs backfeed power back into the system because they usually skimp out. Asked AI and this came up as a cheaper option than the Anker and Sabrent. Read the reviews and the first thing that someone said was the build quality and how hefty it is. Well its not. It is as light as the cheap one I replaced it with (the one infront) and the whole thing is glossy plastic. Its easy to use, press once to turn a port on and hold down to turn off. The main thing is it actually works. I've had zero connection issues especially when my computer comes out of sleep. It was annoying because my sound and mouse wouldnt work alot of the times because the cheap hub would malfunction or something. I will report back in any issues.

USB Hub That Actually Makes Life Easier I’ve used plenty of USB hubs over the years, but this Atolla 7-Port USB 3.0 hub has been one of the most practical and user-friendly additions to my desk setup. Right out of the box, it feels sturdily built and not like the flimsy plastic hubs I’ve tossed in drawers before. The included 5V/4A power adapter is a big plus—it means I don’t have to worry about underpowered devices disconnecting when everything is plugged in. The seven USB 3.0 ports handle high-speed data transfer reliably, which makes moving large files from external drives painless. One standout feature is the smart charging port. I can quickly charge my phone or tablet without sacrificing one of the data ports, and it charges at a noticeably faster rate than standard hub ports. Another feature I really appreciate is the individual on/off switches for each port. If I want to leave a portable hard drive or USB light plugged in but don’t want them drawing power all the time, I can just toggle them off. The indicator lights are subtle, not blinding, so I can see what’s active without being distracted. A couple of things to keep in mind: the hub is a bit larger than a minimalist USB splitter, so it takes up some desk space. Also, because it’s powered, it works best as a semi-permanent desktop accessory rather than something to throw in a laptop bag. Bottom line: A well-designed and dependable powered USB hub with thoughtful extras like port switches and a dedicated charging port. If you’re looking for something to organize and expand your connections without fuss, this one is easy to recommend.

The most useful item on my desk. I could not ask for a better addition to my workspace. Works well.

Worked great for 2.5 years. Added 7 USB3 ports to my PC. Seems like everything is USB so I needed extra ports. Sadly, about 6 months ago, USB 3 devices stopped working. They powered up, but no communication. USB 2 devices though, still work, so I suppose it is the internal circuitry. I checked the port it was plugged into on the computer to be sure it was USB 3, and changed to another USB 3 port, but still no USB functionality in the device. I noticed this first when a High quality, 256g USB3 thumb drive quit working. It still worked in a USB 2 port, but had all sorts of errors on the USB3 port. I believe this hub damaged the circuitry in the thumb drive. It no longer works on any USB 3 port, then stopped working on USB2. Then I noticed that none of my USB 3 devices worked on this hub. So I have no proof, but I believe this hub's internal circuitry failed and damaged my thumb drive. So disappointed, because until this incident, this was a great hub. Heavy wiring, came with power supply, worked flawlessly until it didn't. I am considering replacing it with this same model, but not sure. I have 10 year old USB 2 hubs still working well, and I don't know if this brand is an issue, or maybe similar brands have the same chipset and prone to the same issues. If you ask me a year ago, I would of been 5 stars and a hearty recommendation. BTW, the hub is on a UPS system and surge protected. The port it was connected to is on the motherboard, and the port is fine. So it did not damage my PC or port. Since I use a lot of USB 3 devices now, I am going to remove this, as using it as a USB 2 hub is not useful.

I keep this at my PC and it works out gray because I can plug in the cable that I want to use and if I’m no longer using it, I can turn it off at the base and it works great, this is truly been a saver of space for me and it organizes my cables very nicely.

My husband has a telescope. There are lots of accessories that go with it. Quite a few of them need power. This has worked great for plugging in the various components, with its 7 USB ports. It is especially cool that each port can be turned on or off individually. The hub seems suitably durable for season after season.

This is very nice, and saves me from kneeling on the floor to plug in the power stripe. Purchased this because my little ACER does not have enough USB "Female" on the back of it.

I had so many peripherals connected to my PC Tower/Server that it would freeze on boot-up. I also had a USB line connected to a large safe for the data storage drives located inside the safe. After some research, I ordered two of these highly rated, Atolla, powered hubs. I removed all of the USB connections from the PC Tower/Server and connected everything directly to this self powered USB hub. I then connected the input of this self powered USB hub, to the USB connection on the PC Tower/Server. I placed the second of these Atolla, powered hubs inside our safe. There, it presently powers three data storage drives and allows for future expansion. This solved all of my USB problems with virtually no power drain on the system’s internal USB ports. This hub will work without plugging in the included wall-wart, power supply. However the added power boost of the AC connection makes everything work better. The individual power switches on each USB port is a great feature. One can turn off the unused ports. I can only see 2 negatives in the design. I wish that it had an in-line power supply with a regular electric cord. The included wall-wart, power supply is large and difficult to plug in to a power strip with other items. I also wish that the hub would automatically shut off when the computer is turned off and/or when there is no USB signal feeding the hub. In self powered mode, it stays on 24/7, which translates in to your USB peripherals being continually powered. Over all, this a great product. It is a major upgrade to any computer. Update: After using these self-powered hubs for a while, I would offer a tip. They do a great job but when using more than one hub connected directly to the same computer, I had a little glitch on boot-up. The problem was eliminated by feeding the second, self powered hub, from one of the USB ports on the first self powered hub. (daisy-chained) This worked much better than having both hubs connected directly to the same computer.

muy util compre una laptop y solo tiene 2 puertos usb con este articulo puedo conectar cualquier accesorio hasta disco duro

Working very well.

I have two ,all are working good . No problem.

Perfectly allows for extra components to synchronize with my laptop like my printer, second monitor, phone charger etc. great buy

Useable