Transform a single USB 3.0 port from a notebook, tablet, or desktop into four USB 3.0 ports—with one performing double duty as a charging port—with the Powered USB 3.0 Slim Aluminum Hub from Xcellon. Each of the four ports is outfitted with USB 3.0 technology that enables it to transfer data at rates of up to 5 Gb/s. When used as a stand-alone hub, the one charging port delivers up to 2.4A of current for recharging tablets, smartphones, and other power-hungry devices. Furthermore, the hub is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 interfaces and supports a wide-variety of systems, including Windows, Mac, Chrome, and Linux.
When compared to the previous version, this Xcellon hub features a slimmer design as well as a redesigned power system, which provides a toggle switch and the ability to automatically turn on when the host computer is powered on or restarted. Moreover, the slim design and rubber treads allow the hub to stay upright while unplugging and plugging in USB cables.
Xcellon has constructed this 4-port hub of heat-dissipating aluminum and includes a dual-voltage power adapter for ensuring ample power flows to your USB-connected devices, while reducing the strain on the host system’s components. Aside from power, LED indicators are located next to each port, so you can see the power status of each individual USB port. There’s also an included 3.3′ (1m) USB 3.0 Type-A cable and an included 3.3′ (1m) USB 3.0 Type-C cable that lets you start using this hub right away.
Branson Bartoletti (verified owner) –
As I have 3 printers, cd player, 2 scanners, & mouse the seven ports work well. I like the power switch so when peripherals not needed they are off, and when the lap top is off, no power drain. As I use 2 different computers, one Macbook Pro with USB C and the other with USB A, connections are easy by switching cables. All connected work well. The are: Epson 850 scanner and workforce 3750, Hp laser printer, Canon Pro 10 printer &9000f II scanner, LG cd player, & optical mouse.
Mireya Lockman (verified owner) –
I bought this to use on a new laptop. Have two wires to plug into the laptop to be up and running (the power cord and the cord for this hub). I have a USB to HDMI adapter that is also plugged into the hub so once I turn the unit on I have a second monitor!!! Working perfect so when I get off the road I can set it up as a desktop, printers and all.
Willow Hill (verified owner) –
This has worked perfectly for sharing numerous USB devices between two computers via my monitor’s KVM functionality. Exactly what I was looking for. Solid construction.
Alberto Halvorson (verified owner) –
It working very well.
Zoila Dicki (verified owner) –
I purchased this in order to attach multiple spinning drives to my new HP ZBook and it has turned out to be perfect for my needs. The build quality is excellent.
Crystal Jenkins (verified owner) –
I own about 5 substandard items that purport to do what this tool does. Provide loads of USB ports including power to some. My PC easily recognizes everything on it (not true of all) and it is reliable.
Luigi Schroeder (verified owner) –
I used this Xcellon AC-powered USB 3.0 hub to replace a computer-powered USB 3.0 hub. This AC-powered hub has been working fine for several weeks with USB devices working properly on my computer with no issues. With my previous computer-powered hub (also by Xcellon) a USB 3.0 flash drive was often not recognized by my computer, and I often got false error messages about USB devices not working when they were. AC power seems to make all the difference.
Brooklyn Vandervort (verified owner) –
I bought a regular USB hub that typically for a tablet but I needed something better for my AIO desktop. I didn’t need the 7 or 10 port models but not some lightweight either and the Xcellon has what I needed and at a great price. With USB C ports getting more common and my desktop with two I was very happy to see the Xcellon comes with a B to A AND B to C cables included. Just the other day I used the charging port to wire connect my phone to my desktop and it was doing the job as described. So far no real downsides. If you need a few extra ports because you have a lot of stuff that uses USB-A but not hooked up all the time, like an optical drive you use a few times a year, then I’d recommend this.
Claud Hodkiewicz (verified owner) –
Love it when all you do is plug in. I ran out of usb3 ports. I like the aluminum case.
Evalyn Hintz (verified owner) –
Works as advertised. No problems at all when connected to an add-in USB 3.0 board.
Richie Raynor (verified owner) –
New and improved for real! Replaced the power switch from the silly button and it is supplied with 2 connector cords depending on ones computer.
Bryana Daniel (verified owner) –
Plugging in USB connections were disappointing in that the outlets were not tight and the plugs were insecure.
Marquis Ratke (verified owner) –
On/Off switch – Automatically goes off when closing down computer and you can use it to charge something.
Griffin Raynor (verified owner) –
WELL MADE WORKS GREAT
Eladio Becker (verified owner) –
I am a photographer and bought this to assist my need for accessing the laptop in order to tether camera, add printer, use the mouse and provide USB access for dongles and such… It was a great purchase and so far, all has worked well for me. In my opinion, having a powered USB hub is the only way to go in order to facilitate a good working system.
Leonard Bins (verified owner) –
Cumpli con lo que esperaba, muy practico. La estructura es super buena, muy recomendable
Maiya Eichmann (verified owner) –
Solid build quality and provides plenty of power to connected devices.
Glenna Dibbert (verified owner) –
I’ve had this in regular use for a couple weeks now. The unit feels very solid, including the ports and switch. No problems whatsoever with operation. I use it to power an iPad and connect it to an audio interface and a USB midi controller via an Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. It works great for that.
Robert Stanton (verified owner) –
Recently upgraded my PC but needed more USB ports so I gave this product a try. Well built. The rubber feet on the bottom keep it from sliding around my desktop and the power switch was exactly what I needed in a USB hub.
Orin Anderson (verified owner) –
This well-built USB hub can connect up to ten devices (with three dual charging ports). Just be careful when connecting more than two devices – do not leave any ‘gaps’ between connections or the hub will have trouble mounting external drives when booting up a computer. Otherwise a great choice for connecting multiple devices to a laptop or desktop.