The EasyAcc C72 Smart comes in a simple, light brown box in the 'ecodesign' therefore. This offers sufficient protection during transport. The individual parts are separated by cardboard inside again and packed in small bags / sheets to protect the surfaces. When unpacking the fine workmanship and the quality appearance that catches your eye. The surfaces of the hub and the stand are made of a velvety rubber and hold good. The stroke is pushed and snapped into the groove of the stand. There are no screws for fixing necessary. The base is heavy enough and has a good grip. Plug the supplied power adapter (12V 3A) and connect the USB3 cable (1m) to the computer. Done. To turn the stroke a little button is located at the rear top (no switch). If the Hub are switched off (pull the plug, power failure), it is to restore the network connection is switched off. For applications requiring a lengthy operation of the stroke, another unit should possibly be chosen. Various USB2 / USB3 devices (sticks and hard drives) were detected in the operation under Windows 8.1 quickly and easily. The achieved transfer values were fully within the expected range. Crystal Mark results of a hard drive (with USB3 SATA2 interface) in operation at the hub as well as directly on the PC I have loaded in the customer gallery. These values are not possible USB3 transfer rates show (old hard drive with a favorable USB interface), but represent a potential loss of speed in lifting operation. In my devices used, I could see no reduction. Effects will only become apparent in high-performance hardware. The two Smart USB3 charging ports on the front adhere to the specification and BC1.2 are suitable for charging and data transfer. Should the hub be connected to a PC, the supply terminals a maximum of 1.5 A. If no PC be connected (pulled cable, PC standby) can provide these connected devices with up to 2 A.
The manufacturer know explicitly point out that there may be problems when operating with wireless 2.4 GHz devices (wireless keyboard / mouse etc.). They should then not be connected through the hub.
Review: + Good workmanship, quality material + Reasonable price + Heavy base for extra stability + Low space consumption (perpendicular and is not like many other devices crosswise) + A total of 7 available USB3 ports + 2 charging ports according to the BC1.2 specification (with data transmission) and a maximum output current of 2A + PC connection is routed to the rear (much hubs have this side and so consume more space) + An accessible button for on / off on the back (top) + Transfer rate is within the expected range, all equipment were recognized immediately + 2 additionally supplied micro USB charging cable (no data transmission) + Well dimensioned power supply (combined capacity of 7A for all connected devices) + Small but detailed instructions
o The supplied USB3 connection cable (1m) could be a bit longer
- Button for turning on / off of the stroke (My application does not require continuous operation, but I would have built a mechanical switch)
Conclusion: A good and favorable USB3 Hub of yet no shows weakness. Buy recommendation!