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Brand | Anker |
Color | Black |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Compatible Devices | PC |
Total USB Ports | 10 |
About this item
- Easily add 10 USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports to your PC and enjoy data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps for faster sync times.
- 10th data port also delivers BC 1.2 charging speeds of up to 2 amps, while the other 9 ports charge at speeds of up to 0.9 amps each, with 10 amps overall among 10 ports.
- High-power 60W adapter ensures stable data transfer. Blue LED indicates normal operation.
- Designed with a built-in surge protector to keep your devices safe. Supports hot swapping. No installation of drivers required for Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 or Mac OS X 10.2 and above.
- Package contents: Anker USB 3.0 10-Port Hub, 12V / 5A power adapter, 2.6ft USB 3.0 cable, welcome guide, 18-month hassle-free warranty.
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Premium Charging Technology
Thanks to pioneering innovation and an insistence on using only the highest-quality materials, Anker creates the benchmark for USB charging.
USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 10-Port Hub
Packing 10 ports, expand your connections and accelerate your charge with this heavy duty hub. USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 10-Port Hub is sleekly designed for intuitive use and serious performance.
- Perfect 10: Connect up to 10 devices at once.
- Power Play: High performance 60W output.
- Cutting Edge: Innovative, with durable functionality.
- Perfect Portability: Ultra light and compact.
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Rapid TransferHigh-power 60W adapter ensures stable, fast data transfer—perfect for heavy duty use. Enjoy data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps for faster sync times. |
Optimized ChargePort #10 is specially engineered to deliver up to 1.5 amps with BC 1.2 charging-compliant devices, while simultaneously providing data transfer. |
Perfect TenWith transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, set aside less time for syncing and more time for work and play. With 10 data terminals to choose from, forget about having to switch or unplug again. |
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Number of Ports | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 11 |
Ethernet Port | × | ✓ | × | × | × | ✓ |
Charging Ports | × | × | 1 | 1 | 1 | × |
Max Transfer Speed | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
Power Adapter Included & Needed | × | × | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
LED Indicator | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
USB Connection Cable | 0.7 ft | 1.6ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft |
Material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Aluminum | Plastic |
Plug Type | USB A | USB A | USB A | USB A | USB A | USB A |
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Value for money | — | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
Camera quality | 4.4 | — | 4.0 | 3.1 | — | 4.4 |
Sturdiness | — | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.6 |
Charging power | 4.4 | — | 3.8 | — | — | 4.4 |
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hardware interface | usb | usb3.0, usb, thunderbolt | usb, usb3.0 a | usb, usb c | usb | usb3.0 |
number of ports | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
compatible devices | PC | Desktops, Laptops, Gaming Consoles, Hard Disk Drive, Tablets | Digital Cameras, Scanners, Desktops, USB Flash Drives, Mouse | Gaming Consoles, Printers, USB Flash Drives, Mouse, Keyboards | 99% USB Port | Laptops, Speakers, Tablets, PC, Printers |
data transfer rate | 5 gigabits per second | 10 gigabits per second | 5120 megabits per second | 5.0 gigabits per second, 10.0 gigabits per second | 10240 megabytes per second | 5 gigabits per second |
operating system | Windows XP | Windows 10, Mac OS 9 | Mac OS 9, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows 10, Windows 2000 | Mac OS 9, Windows 11/10/8/7, Linux | Windows XP / Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 / Win 10 / Win 11/ Mac OS/ Linux | Unix, Linux, Windows, MacOS-8/9/X |
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Technical Details
Brand | Anker |
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Item model number | AK-68ANHUB-B10A |
Operating System | Windows XP |
Item Weight | 3.7 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 1.73 x 5.71 x 0.91 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.73 x 5.71 x 0.91 inches |
Color | Black |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Manufacturer | Anker |
ASIN | B005NGQWL2 |
Country of Origin | China |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 26, 2013 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #188 in USB Hubs |
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Customers like the appearance, value, speed, performance and quality of the multiport hub. For example, they mention it's well worth the price, delivers a super-fast connection and works well for things like mice, keyboards and external speakers. That said, they appreciate the reliability and durability.
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Customers are impressed with the performance of the multiport hub. They say it works well for things like mice, keyboards, and external drives. They also say it's reliable, effective, and works right out of the box. Customers also mention that it works great for transferring camera data from various Canon and Apple cameras.
"...Anker USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 10-Port Hub and I must say, I’m impressed with its performance...." Read more
"...This little thing is durable and works great! Charges all my stuff and still has plenty room for all my attachments...." Read more
"...In closing, I give this beautiful, highly functional USB hub my highest recommendation...." Read more
"...Score for that.- The device seems to work pretty well, especially where USB 3.0 is concerned...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the USB hub. For example, they mention it's a high-quality device, reliable, durable, and has a robust power supply. Some say the connector is solid and they've never had a problem with it. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality.
"...I would definitely recommend this hub to anyone looking for a high-quality USB hub that can handle multiple devices at once." Read more
"...This little thing is durable and works great! Charges all my stuff and still has plenty room for all my attachments...." Read more
"This is the best USB hub currently available...." Read more
"...Pros- First off, the build quality and packaging are great. Everything is included in a nice box, and nothing feels cheaply made...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the multiport hub. They mention that it is fast and consistent, able to simultaneously do blazing fast transfers between several devices at once, and delivers a super-fast connection to move really large files. They also appreciate that each drive runs at full speed and that the read and write speeds are indistinguishable between direct USB 3.0 from. They like that they can quickly charge their Samsung phone at about the same rate as if it was a USB 3.
"...Seems to charge much faster as it appears to be made specifically for charging (so no data throughput on that one)...." Read more
"...Transfer rates have been excellent, even for USB2 devices. The hub itself is very lightweight but build quality is sturdy...." Read more
"...I plugged my Android phone charge cable into this port and it charged the phone quickly, however when you are plugged into this "fast-charge..." Read more
"...I can attest, at least for me, the read and write speeds are indistinguishable between direct USB 3.0 from external drive to laptop and from..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the USB 3 Hub. They mention it's good-looking, attractive in grey and white, and simple in design. Some appreciate the blue lights to show that the port is active. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The Hub itself is a testament to good design. It is attractive in grey and white, with lovely blue lights to show that the port is active and engaged..." Read more
"...I will wrap this up by saying, this usb 3 hub is useful, simple in design and most importantly, it works!..." Read more
"...Complete waste of 50 bucks for me. I guess it looks nice. Maybe for a paperweight. Kind of big for a bracelet...." Read more
"...It is similar to Amazon frustration free, and it is good looking to boot...." Read more
Customers like the size of the multiport hub. They say it's very compact, sturdy, and light weight. They also appreciate that it takes minimal space on the desktop and delivers on USB 3.0. Customers also mention that it doesn't creak or rattle and is weighted just perfectly for their needs.
"...The hub is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around with me wherever I go...." Read more
"...This helps with cable management issues and clears up a little desk space...." Read more
"...The hub itself is very lightweight but build quality is sturdy...." Read more
"...Tons of room and a huge power overhead to run your sticks...." Read more
Customers like the value of the multiport hub. They say it's worth the price, the price per port is great, and the power and convenience are well worth the additional cost.
"...No other hub offers that. Anker's hub is well worth the extra cost over cheaper alternatives that you will have to buy twice or more when they die..." Read more
"...The hub I purchased offered what I was looking for at a price point I could live with...." Read more
"...Despite this, I was satisfied with this model and saved some money in the process...." Read more
"...this and hope the review helps with your decision as it is a bit pricy. If it goes West (dies) I'll update this review." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the multiport hub. Some mention that it has an increased number of usable ports for external devices, with 7 USB 3.0 data transfer ports and two charging ports. However, others say that only the first two ports are reliable, and it frequently loses connection to external drives and has difficulty reconnecting. Some customers also report that half of the ports are totally useless, and some have faulty ports.
"...The hub is externally powered and has 7 USB 3.0 data transfer ports and two charging ports, which makes it perfect for my needs...." Read more
"...Big drive stopped working with Anker hub on September 30, but I have not upgraded fromEl Capitan to Sierra yet...." Read more
"...First, it's design makes total sense. The ports are arranged in a straight row, with plenty of room in between each one for USB cable ends to fit..." Read more
"...I ordered one from Amazon, and for some reason half of the ports were totally useless. The remaining 2 or 3 that were usable worked well...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the power of the multiport hub. Some mention that it is externally powered and has no trouble handling the 8 drives they have, while others say that it lacks power and has issues with power draw.
"...The hub is externally powered and has 7 USB 3.0 data transfer ports and two charging ports, which makes it perfect for my needs...." Read more
"...My guess is that there is a bad batch of power supplies. Referring back to prior issues. I can move ports at will...." Read more
"...This little thing is durable and works great! Charges all my stuff and still has plenty room for all my attachments...." Read more
"...The power supply is a big honk'n brick! 12 Volts and '5 Amps'!This was sold by AnkerDirect Via Amazon...." Read more
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[Upgraded Version] Anker® USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 10-Port Hub Including a BC 1.2 Charging Port with 60W (12V / 5A) Power Adapter [VIA VL812-B2 Chipset and updated Firmware 9081] AH231
Package contents include, USB 3.0 hub, USB 3.0 cable, transformer (power brick) and power cable.
There are ten ports total. Ports one through nine are for data transfer only. Those nine ports can be used for a keyboard, a mouse, thumb drives, cameras, game controllers or external hard drives.
The tenth port is for charging an I-Phone. (Voltage; 5V - 2.1A Smart Charging Port)
Devices I have plugged into my hub:
TWO Kingston Digital: 64GB USB 3.0 100MB/s Read 45MB/s Write DataTraveler (DTR30G2/64GB)
FOUR Kingston Digital 32GB DataTraveler 101 G2 USB 2.0 Drive - Purple (DT101G2/32GBZ)
TWO Thermaltake Max 5 Active Cooling Hard Drive Enclosures with Two 80mm Blue LED Fans USB 2.0 eSATA ST0021U (1TB, 2TB)
The ninth port I am not currently using.
When I plugged my hub into my laptop the first time, it was recognized right a way. I then plugged all the above listed USB devices into the hub one at a time watching all my thumbnail drives show up in My Computer.
All the above items work the way they should using this hub.
I use the tenth port to charge my Samsung Galaxy S3. It is nice because most of my time is spent at my computer. Before, I would either charge my phone via a USB port on my laptop or an A/C plug in the bathroom.
The problem with charging a phone via a USB port on your computer is, when you shut down your computer, the phone no longer is charging which means by morning, the battery is dead. With the hub, my phone charges even when the computer is shut off and I do not have to run to the bathroom to answer my phone.
The transformer (power brick) itself does not plug into an ac outlet. There is a cord that is attached to the brick that goes to an ac outlet and another that connects the brick to the hub. This is nice because bricks can take up a lot of space on a power strip (surge suppressor).
There are no mounting holes in the back of the hub. Best bet, is to use velcro to keep it from sliding if needed.
USB speed comparison:
USB 3.1 - 10 GB/s
USB 3.0 - 5 GB/s
USB 2.0 - 480 MB/s
USB 1.1 - 12 MB/s
Be advised; a USB 2.0 product will work fine plugged into a USB 3.0 port. USB 3.0 devices generally are not compatible with USB 2.0 ports. The reason; USB 3.0 has more pins then USB 2.0 does.
There are USB 3.0 devices that are backward compatible with USB 2.0. Be sure and check product specifications. Make sure you understand the differences between USB 3.0 and 2.0.
If you are confused by what you just read, don't be. This hub will work with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 devices. Plain and simple. But the compatibility may not go the other way with regards to the devices themselves. Some USB 3.0 devices are backward compatible to USB 2.0 while others may not. Again, check product specifications to be sure.
My system:
HP DV6 laptop
AMD A8 2.2Ghz quad
Win 7 Pro 64 bit
2 USB 2.0
2 USB 3.0
Below, is some information I compiled from Anker's web site:
Product specifications:
Transformer:
Input 110V-240V x 1.5 amps
Output 12.0V x 5,000 milliamps
HUB:
• Weight 100g / 3.5oz
• Dimensions 145 × 44 × 22mm / 5.7 × 1.7 × 0.87in
• 9 Data Ports
• Data Port Output Current 0.9A max
• Charging Port (Port 10) Output Current 2.1A max
• Driver not required.
• Backward compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1
Works with:
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 and Mac OS
* Mac OS X Lion 10.7.4 users should upgrade to Mountain Lion 10.8.2 or later to avoid unstable connections.
- 2.4Ghz wireless devices (keyboards, mice, etc.) may not work around USB 3.0 ports. Try using a USB 2.0 connection.
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I had high hopes for this device. Notice the past tense. Initial one disappointed; replacement however is the most stable reliable device ever attached to my laptop. Bill Gates needs to TAKE NOTICE!
1st Device:
Whether attached devices are USB 3.0 or USB 2.0, it seems that only the 1st 2 ports are reliable(measured from power cord and USB 3.0 computer connection). All devices tested have their OWN external power! Ports 3-10 will not maintain connection for more than 24 hrs. After dropping ready, several hours of fiddling are required to re-establish connection (usually including a cold re-boot). A simple unplug/replug NEVER works. Have experienced these problems with 3,4 and 5 devices attached and have varied ports used with no change in behavior.
I have another USB 3.0 Hub (4-port) which maintains (all) 4 devices for about a week, then drops ALL; but unlike this device a simple unplug/replug resets all ports 90+% of the time. The other vendor's hub is attached to a USB 3.0 2-port express card, so it's issues COULD be the result problems with the express card. THIS hub has ONLY been attached to a native USB 3.0 port on my laptop, a port which has been rock solid with other devices.
This device is NOT ready for prime time.
Contacted their Customer Support. Very willing to help and immediately offered a replacement. I misplaced initial shipping box so (with full permission by CS) waited for arrival of new unit to return old one.
Following written three days after installing new hub:
Replacement arrived from CS. I have to tell you this one (so far) could not be more stable. I have both USB 3.0 (self powered HDs) and USB 2.0 (Hub ONLY Powered, 2 1.2" HD Enclosures) attached for now 3 days and have had a total of ZERO drops! Had I received this one initially, my review would have been 5 stars. My guess is that there is a bad batch of power supplies. Referring back to prior issues. I can move ports at will. Reestablishing connection just WORKS. As I have HAD NO Drops, I cannot comment on re-establishing connection after that.
This one is as it should be --- INVISIBLE, just works.
Give it a shot if you need a lot of USB 3.0 connectivity. If you get a bad one CS will fix it. With the kind of support I received, similar concern will soon root out the bad ones.
Update after almost 90 days of use:
This device is solid as a rock! I have 24/7 had 9 or 10 devices attached. My system has crashed a dozen times; but this hub HAS NEVER LOST A SINGLE CONNECTION!! Not even with a(previously) flakey Bluetooth dongle! (This update is the source of reference to Bill Gates!). Other USB 3.0 hubs are no longer attached to my system. I rely on this one alone.
Second Update (and final) after another several weeks.
This replacement device has STILL NEVER dropped a single connection. The three other USB 3.0 hubs I have are now gathering dust in a corner. This is the only one I use. Could not recommend more highly.
Summary: All electronics have a small infant mortality. I was unlucky to get one of those initially. However, the quality work done by this manufacturer is more than evident in the replacement; a replacement offered quickly, with little hassle and NOT ONE PENNY OF EXPENSE on my part. And for the record, I am a 30+ year veteran of Hi-Tech, so I have more than a casual basis for my opinions.
If you need the connectivity - this is the device to buy! Could not recommend more highly.