how does this perform solely as a hub to charge usb devices?
1269612
I returned it because it didn't provide clean power to my Astro A40s. If you're doing anything other than audio, it's probably fine. The ports were also very loose, not holding cables in well, which was also a bit of a deal breaker to just keeping it around instead of returning it. I've had good luck with other Sabrent products, though, like the Front USB 3.0 ports on my computer - good design, holds cables in well, good length on the cable to plug into the motherboard. The best features of this hub are the 7 ports, external power, decent (usable) design, and price.
755584
Puts out the same 500ma (460-466ma) your PC does, so if it will charge with that then it will charge on the hub just plugged into the AC Power.
1911114
AC adapter is not included in the package. You can find a matching AC adapter easily at local electronics retailers such as Radio Shack. USB ports in typical USB hub provides 500mA of power only. It is ideal for low-power USB devices such as flash drives, mice and keyboard. USB Hub is not ideal to charge devices such as smartphone (1A minimum power requirement) or tablet (2.1A minimum power requirement).
1966747
Its here on my desk top right now, thus it is easy to verify your question. NO, the unit immediately went off line and disconnected. Upon application of the power it came back on line. I selected this unit for two reasons: USB 3.0 and the higher current capacity. I have in the past been frustrated with "low cost" hubs that won't charge a phone for example. Hope this helps. Michael
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NO! It is a powered hub. Having said that, I love these puppies. I've got 5 total in use and highly recommend them. (See my earlier review.) on USB 3 items, they'll draw power from their own power supplies and the computer itself, you DON'T ever want to take a chance of burning out the USB on your puter or the device (Like hard-drives) due to a low power situation, EVER!The plugable 7 port hub is lighted to let you know when the device is properly connected and powered, on each port.
356471
To answer your question yes is port supplies the 2 amps. Each USB port is dedicated. Unlike a hub that would split power. I had two iPads connect as well as one iPad and one iPhone and it worked perfectly
1244792
The hub's charging capabilities are independent of the computer. I have numerous devices charging at the same time via the hub, not through the computer, even though they both are connected.
2097573
Don't quite know what you are asking. We have a 7-port usb hub and though we use it for only 3 devices + 1 once in awhile, it works like a charm. Since there are 7 slots, it will take 7 devices.
1071262
I am using it with a 7-port Amazon Basics USB 3.0 hub with mostly USB 2.0 devices attached to a Mac Mini and a PC. For the most part, it works well. I will occasionally see a glitch where my USB keyboard connected to the hub isn't recognized when I wake the computer out of sleep mode, but generally re-pressing the button snaps it back into shape. I haven't had it for very long, but so far I'm pretty happy with it.
1188437
If it is a self powered hub--Yes. If it is powered from the computer and is trying to charge multiple devices at the same time--No or it might charge very slowly.
1867069
yes I have not had any problems with this hub powering all manor of USB devices.
700605
Normally you can use these USB ports for charging , it works , but not the same as a standalone device charger . A single USB port's power specifications is 5V 0.5A when a standalone device charger is 5V 1A , it will be very slow when you using a USB port for charging and that's why we say "USB hub only, not a standalone device charger"
755582
The USB hub itself is a powered device and connects to an outlet. It will charge anything as long as it is powered to an outlet.
368782
I tried hooking up a portable 2.5 2TB hard drive and it had trouble keeping it powered. However, when I attached a USB hub to the smart dock, I was able to plug the hard drive to the hub and it functioned without any problems.
581946
it gets power through USB. So, when you connect to a computer or a powered usb hub, it works. When you don't, you need to connect to the "charger box".
147654
I do not have a USB to USB cable to test. I've only used it connect my jump drives to it and it works great. I don't see why it wouldn't charge when connect to a power USB hub. But I can't confirm, apologies.
462351
it works, but no it does not charge. I have yet to find a decent, reliable and affordable USB hub, especially one that looks as good as this one (too bad it doesn't work as well as it looks).