Anker10 Port 60W Data Hub with 7 USB 3.0 Ports and 3 PowerIQ Charging Ports for Macbook, Mac Pro/mini, iMac, XPS, Surface Pro, iPhone 7, 6s Plus, iPad Air 2, Galaxy Series, Mobile HDD, and More

It is refreshing to buy a product that exceeds ones expectations but this Anker hub does everything I wanted and more. I am pleased to be able to recommend it 100% and look forward to buying more Anker products.I bought it for the impending delivery of a new iMac and is currently connected to my 2008 Mac Pro. I've had a couple of previous Anker purchases, a Lightning to USB lead and a Bluetooth spekaer. I was impressed by the attention to detail with good quality products where even the packaging is well-designed – on a par with Apple's. This USB hub is the same. A robust little device they have designed thoughtfully so that it is easy to connect 7 USB cables, plus three fast 2.1 amps 'intelligent' charging ports. Even the standard USB ports charge at 0.9 amps. Top data transfer speed is 5Gbps. The hub does not need to be powered but this would defeat the object of having the power-only recharging ports.As I write, the hub has attached to it: two external hard drives, an iPad, iPod, scanner, printer and a couple of memory sticks. Various other USB devices have been plugged in and unplugged such as my record deck, digital camera, iPhone and Kindle. There has been no unexpected glitches, everything worked, the hard drives stay mounted or sleep when the computer does and the charging ports are very fast.I cannot understand the negative reviews that mention leads not staying in the sockets or the device not being recognised. Some of my leads are getting on for 20 years old but stay firmly plugged in. When the hub arrived I just attached it to my 8 year old computer and it worked immediately without needing to restart the computer. The hub has surge protection and supports hot-swapping, something a Mac user would have assumed they all did so I'm glad not to have a nasty shock if it hadn't.For the last 4 days and nights the hub has been working non-stop as I copy files from my old computer to external devices in preparation for my new computer. I can only imagine that the negative reviewers have overloaded the hub which has a maximum output of 10 amps.

I recently purchased the Anker 10 Port 60W Data Hub featuring 7 USB 3.0 Ports and 3 PowerIQ Charging Ports, and I am delighted to share that I am very happy with my purchase. This data hub proved to be exactly what I needed to accommodate multiple USB connections simultaneously.The versatility of this data hub is commendable. It provides the option to use it as both a power source and an extension for USB ports on a PC. This flexibility allows for a seamless integration into various setups, catering to different needs.The inclusion of two cables for each function adds to the overall convenience. Whether using it to power devices or expanding USB connectivity for a PC, having the necessary cables included simplifies the setup process.In summary, if you're in need of a versatile and efficient data hub with multiple USB 3.0 ports and charging capabilities, the Anker 10 Port 60W Data Hub is a highly recommended choice. I am very satisfied with its performance and versatility, making it a valuable addition to my setup.

Great USB hub. Love the charging ports. This was my third USB 3.0 hub, had so many issues with the 2 previous models (not Anker) not doing what they claimed they could. This one works as it should and that is work very well indeed. Been using it over a year now (or is it two)... still very happy.Probably had this for about 3 years now but I should have mentioned there are some caveats to using powered USB hubs, particularly ones that have double shielded supplies like this one. They can be problematic. They may manifest problems in a number of ways by the very nature of the design they employ. For this reason I have never used the supplied power supply but instead use an adapted computer PSU that is purpose made for supplying external equipment.Essentially what you have here is a supply without a true earth or what is sometimes called a "floating earth" The negative connector or such devices is never at Ov when compared to true earth and this means that when you plug in a powered USB device to it, or link it to another USB device which has a Ground potential slightly different to what it has, a voltage flows between the two (at least initially) this can sometimes be observed as an electrical spark when you connect a USB device (especially a powered one).Problems can range from it actually blowing or killing your motherboard, to bad data transfers or devices repeatedly disconnecting. A short history here. This happened to me some years ago and my motherboard blew from such a situation (no it wasn't with this device). I contacted the motherboard supplier and they asked for details on what happened. I explained how it had happened and (to cut a long story short) I exchanged numerous emails with the tech support department on the issue. They in fact informed me this is a well know issue that motherboard manufacturers have to guard against and in fact design solutions to accommodate this problem into their motherboards. needless to say I was dumbfounded. Fortunately they solutions to prevent this almost always work, but a small number of people will ALWAYS experience problems with power supplies of this type.It is worth baring in mind that the problem isn't with the devices Hubs in this case, or even the things you attach to them, it lies with the double shielded power supplies that inherently have this problem in the very nature of their design. There is plenty of information about this on the internet and my electrical engineering background has allowed me to become almost an expert in the matter. One of the best ways to avoid problems is not to use powered devices (like external USB drives) if you can help it. Allow the hub to provide the power.