Anker has introduced a new compact USB-C hub aimed at users who need a few extra ports without carrying around a bulky dock. The accessory, officially called the 5-in-1 All-in-One USB-C Expansion Dock, has now gone on sale in China through JD.com for 99 yuan, or roughly €12.49 at the current exchange rate.

The hub keeps things fairly simple but practical. It comes with five ports in total, including an HDMI 1.4 output, three USB-A ports, and a USB-C port dedicated to power delivery.

The HDMI port supports up to 4K at 30Hz, which should be fine for basic external monitor use, presentations, or media playback, though it is clearly not aimed at high refresh rate setups. Of the USB-A ports, one supports USB 3.0 speeds up to 5Gbps, while the other two stay at USB 2.0 speeds for accessories like keyboards, mice, or printers.

One of the more useful features here is pass-through charging. The dock supports up to 100W power input and can deliver up to 90W charging to a connected laptop, with the remaining power reserved for the hub itself. Just keep in mind the USB-C port is for charging only and does not handle data transfer or display output.

Design-wise, this looks pretty typical for Anker. The hub uses an aluminum alloy body with a dark gray finish and stays quite compact at just under 11.6mm thick. It weighs 57.6 grams, so portability is clearly part of the appeal.

At this price point, the hub seems aimed more at everyday laptop users rather than professional workstation setups. Modern ultrabooks continue to lose ports year after year, so accessories like this are becoming almost necessary for a lot of people.

Anker is also offering an 18-month warranty, which is fairly standard for the company’s accessories. For users who mainly need basic display output, a few USB ports, and reliable charging in one compact adapter, this looks like a fairly straightforward option.

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Portronics has unveiled the Mport Space, a brand new 8-in-1 USB Type-C Hub that not only expands your laptop’s connectivity but also lets you plug in an M.2 SSD directly for fast, onboard storage without needing a separate enclosure. Designed for modern laptops with limited ports, this hub aims to be a one-stop solution for charging, data, and much more.

A Hub That Does More Than Just Expand Ports

The Portronics Mport Space 8-in-1 USB-C Hub turns a single USB-C port into eight different connectors and functions while also giving you an SSD slot that accepts M.2 2242, 2260 and 2280 SSDs. This means that both NVMe and SATA SSDs are supported. You can add extra storage directly into the hub without carrying around a separate enclosure.

The USB hub features an aluminum construction with a premium braided cable that housese a built-in SSD slot for M.2 storage (SSD not included), a USB-C power delivery port (up to 100W) that lets your charge laptops and other devices, 4K HDMI output, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, SD and microSD card readers, and a Type-C data port.

So the new accessory is perfect for those who work with large media libraries or want faster local storage for projects like video editing, backups, or large file workflows. Portronics has priced the Mport Space at around Rs 2,799 in India. It is already available for purchase from the brand’s official website, Amazon India, and Flipkart. The company is also offering a 12 month warranty with the hub. In related news, the brand recently launched a Portronics Beem 560 budget smart projector in the region with built-in speakers.

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UGREEN 6-in-1 USB C Hub which generally retails for $25.99 is now available at a discounted price of $17.28 with a coupon(30CHUB4K) only at Amazon US. Also, an additional 5% discount coupon is available as a page clip-on. 

UGREEN USB C Hub is a 6-in-1 adapter that enhances your productivity. The adapter supports 4K@60Hz resolution when connected to a 4K monitor and lets you enjoy a crystal clear visual experience by mirroring or extending your screen using the HDMI port. The USB 3.0 ports support up to 5Gbps transmission speed and enable easy and effortless data transfer for your smartphones, tablets, hard drive, and more.

The 6-in-1 hub is made with an aluminum exterior body which gives it a classic look and the braided nylon cable ensures both the quality and durability of your device. The lightweight and slim design make the hub highly portable. You can easily carry it in your pocket or handbag making it perfect for business trips and leisure travels. 

UGREEN 6-in-1 USB C hub is widely compatible. It supports almost all Type C devices and Thunderbolt 3 devices like  MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook M1, iMac, iPad Pro, Chromebook, Dell, HP, etc

Key Features:

• 6 – in 1 USB C HUB
• 1 x 4K@60Hz HDMI Output
• 3 x USB 3.0 Ports
• 1 x microSD/SD card reader ( highest speed up to 104MB/S )
• Lightweight and portable design
• Sleek aluminum exterior body
• Fast and reliable data transfer
• Broad compatibility 
• Durable and qualitative design

Please note that as a limited-time offer UGREEN is giving a discount on the 6-in-1 USB C HUB. Thus you can now buy the hub for a discounted price of $17.28 only(Coupon: 30CHUB4K) at Amazon US. Also, an additional 5% discount coupon is available as a page clip-on. 

UGREEN : 

UGREEN manufactures and builds consumer electronics and accessories that use leading technological innovations and are available to everyday consumers at affordable costs. The brand focuses on creating excellent products with expert audio engineering without breaking the bank. 

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How do you think about a USB-C hub with built-in SSD storage? Before I get the MINIX NEO USB-C Multiport SSD Hub, I never heard about it. A week ago, I got the MINIX NEO SSD Hub, which is an amazing product combining USB-C hub and SSD storage. Let’s check out the review.

Unboxing:

The MINIX NEO USB-C Multiport SSD Hub ships with a user manual and a storage bag.

Design:

The MINIX NEO SSD Hub comes with the high-quality aluminum material which is solid and light. The cable is made from white plastic. On the middle of the SSD Hub, there is a logo of MINIX. And it shows the SSD memory on the right corner. The SSD Hub has a LED indicator, which will show green light after connecting to the laptops.

Look at the back side. The MINIX NEO SSD Hub is equipped with four rubber feet to on back surface for stable positioning.

There are some input and output details on the back side.

MINIX NEO SSD HUB is not only a storage, but also a multiport adapter. It comes with two USB 3.0 ports, a HDMI port and a USB-C port for power delivery only. It’s worth noting that the HDMI output port supports the resolutions up to 4K/30Hz.

There are two memory variants and color variants, which are 120GB/240GB and Silver/Space Gray.

In Use:

MINIX NEO SSD Hub exclusively supports for Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Air and Apple MacBook Pro. Therefore, we tested the SSD Hub on Apple MacBook.

The speed of different storage capacity external SSD is different. The performance of 120GB SSD is that the reading speed is up to 365MB/s and the writing speed is up to 350MB/s. For the 240GB SSD, the performance is better, which is up to 415MB/s on reading and 400MB/s on writing.

The hub is always connected to a flash drive and a wireless mouse in our test. The wireless mouse use smoothly, and the data transmission speed is fast enough for daily use.

Conclusion:

I think the MINIX NEO Storage, USB-C Multiport SSD Storage Hub performs well. I like its high quality material, light weight and multiport design. The MINIX NEO SSD Hub is portable, and it’s easy for you to take it out.

You can get the MINIX NEO SSD Hub on Amazon store.

120GB variant on Amazon

240GB variant on Amazon

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