This USB-C hub is slightly wider than most, with a power input rated at 60W next to a HDMI 1.2 input (allowing 4K resolution on an external display, at 60Hz) that allows protected content to be played back with no problems. Lention’s CB-C35sH feels a little cheap out of the box, with a bit of a rattle that indicates a corner or two were cut in the construction. But this lightweight hub offers everything else a typical user will need, and for a great price. QGeeM doesn’t seem to offer warranty support, and the packaging skimps on niceties like a carrying bag. Under load the hub warmed to about 94 degrees, a comfortable temperature. (Some customers have complained that the hub gets too hot and will shut down, but we didn’t see this.) Nevertheless, a USB-C charger connected to the port reported that it was charging adequately. QGeeM’s documentation varies on how much power it can provide Amazon’s page says it can accept 100W (3A) and supply 85W, though the in-box documentation says 60W. Both cards share the same controller, allowing them to be used one card at a time. QGeeM’s hub includes support for both SD and microSD slots, using the older, prevalent UHS-I SD card standard.

An HDMI port at the end of the dock supports a single 4K display at 30Hz (or 1080p at 60Hz)-par for the course with a typical USB-C hub. The three USB 3.0 ports are adequately spaced. But I didn’t need to be bought off to appreciate this compact, lightweight little hub that covers all the basics, save ethernet. The QGeeM 7-in-1 Hub I received tried to buy me off with an in-box promotion that promised a $10 Amazon card if I left a positive review. Otherwise, the two HDMI ports will only support two 4K displays at an eye-wearying 30Hz, not 60Hz. We recommend not buying the more expensive $79.99 Anker 8-in-1 Hub on Amazon unless you’re happy connecting to two 1080p (and not 4K) displays…which is perfectly fine. The hub offers an 18-month warranty, and it even ships with a carrying pouch. Cord length is about 8.5 inches, above the standard 6-inch length.Īnker’s hub was among the fastest we tested to deliver data under load, including simultaneous data transfer between USB-A ports while the SD ports were active. Ethernet is excluded, however, so you’ll need to use Wi-Fi instead. (The charger allows up to 100W in, but supplies 85W.) An HDMI port allows for 4K/30Hz video or 1080p/60Hz video to a single external display, standard for the category. There’s also a 5Gbps USB-C connection for data, plus a second USB-C port for power input at up to 85W rated. Overall, Anker’s hub is well designed, with adequate spacing between the two 5Gbps USB-A ports. Anker’s hub was among the coolest we’ve tested under load, at about 87 degrees. It’s also a bit more expensive than its rivals. Anker’s 7-in-1 USB-C hub feels surprisingly weighty (3.5 ounces), with a premium metallic (aluminum and polycarbonate) sheen. Can a USB-C hub feel elegant? This one does.

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