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The build quality is really very good! The stroke only consists of plastic, but feels very good nonetheless and makes a high impression. By the material of the hub is also very light and because it also is very narrow, it is excellently suitable for mobile use.

I also own a similar 7-Port USB Hub, the inferior this one in all respects. The fact that you have the data cable is not permanently installed here, but this has designed removable, can this even a little more compact and stow the cable could be shared with other devices. Supplied next to this cable and instructions, a 5V USB power cable is included. This also ensures the connection of multiple devices a stable power supply.

But be careful, one thing you need to know: About USB 2.0 the hub receives without additional cables only 500 mA. This value is set as the default for USB 2.0. A USB flash drive requires an average of 30-100 mA. A simple mouse 100mA. A keyboard or external hard drive up to 500 mA. So you have no other cable will usually in several small appliances no problems. Devices like hard drives are there - as you can see - but energy-hungry and if they do not have their own power supply, you could get to the hub problems. If the voltage is too unstable (requiring equipment which is more than the 500 mA), the hub switches off.

Well anyway you get through the additional power connector when you connect this port also to a simple USB 2.0, even more 500 mA, together thus 1 A. That's more, under certain circumstances but much too little. Of course also depends on what you want to connect. With two hard drives could now but feel that the device would not work.

The solution: You connect this power cord to a power supply. This may be simple that accompany most smartphones, or the relatively new multi-port, which can also be found here on Amazon. Alternatively, it also does a PowerBank what road is an excellent solution, especially in conjunction with a laptop. The amperage is printed on this and / or to refer to the manual. The power supplies usually provide at least 700 mA, often 1 to 2 A ready and allow therefore guarantee trouble-free operation of some equipment.

I've tested the Hub with some devices and me is nothing unusual noticed. He behaves normally within the mentioned dimensions and the transfer rates are known to be good for USB 2.0. If you need more, has for the appropriate compatibility and is also willing to pay twice, from this model also has a USB 3.0 version can buy.

An advantage would have the USB 3.0 version but generally: When connected to USB 3.0 ports on the PC are obtained by this up to 900 mA per port, because the standard compared to USB 2.0 was raised. In this respect, more air would be as part of the consumer upwards.

I am very impressed by the quality. Price and delivery are also very good. Therefore, I would recommend this without hesitation and at this point of the cheap competition (especially no-name models) advise. This can "her job" done as well, but qualitatively simply gets here much more :)