VENTION

Vention TGKBB USB-C hub 4 × USB 3.0, micro-USB aux power, 0.15 m, black

The Vention TGKBB is a small USB hub that turns one USB-C port on your laptop into four USB 3.0 ports. The manufacturer quotes speeds up to 5 Gbps, and it is a 5-in-1 design: four USB 3.0 outputs plus a micro-USB socket for auxiliary power. The cable is 0.15 m long.

  • Host connection: USB-C, 0.15 m cable
  • Ports: 4 × USB 3.0, up to 5 Gbps
  • Auxiliary power: micro-USB socket
  • Weight and colour: 40 g, black

Description

Extra power for external drives

Many external hard drives draw more current than a single laptop port can supply. According to the manufacturer, a 2 TB external hard drive runs from this hub without extra power, while larger drives up to 8 TB can be supported through the micro-USB socket, which feeds additional power into the hub. With four ports, a mouse, keyboard, flash drive and disk can all stay connected at once.

Who this USB hub is for

Owners of a thin laptop or a tablet with USB-C who still use plenty of USB 3.0 accessories and do not want to keep swapping them. At 40 g with a short cable, the hub fits in a bag next to the charger. The manufacturer says it works with multiple operating systems but does not give an exact list.

Specifications

BrandVENTION
Product TypeUSB Hub
Product Net Weight0.04 kg
USB-C1
ColourBlack
USB 3.04
Micro-USB1
EAN6922794746732

Questions & answers

How fast is data transfer?

The ports are USB 3.0 and the manufacturer quotes up to 5 Gbps. When several devices copy data at once they share that bandwidth, because the hub connects to the computer through a single USB-C port.

What is the micro-USB socket for?

It provides auxiliary power when connected devices, such as a large external hard drive, need more current. The manufacturer does not list a power adapter in the box.

Does the hub need drivers?

No. The manufacturer describes it as Plug and Play: connect it to a USB-C port and it is ready to use.