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Compact aluminum and plastic USB-C hub with four USB-A ports and attached host cable

STARTECH

STARTECH HB31C4AB 4-port USB-C to USB-A hub 10Gbps aluminum

SKU CH-7WNS-5Q6XE

A compact 4-port USB-C hub adds four USB-A connections at up to 10 Gbps with 15 W shared power, using a 25 cm attached cable and aluminum housing

  • Add four USB-A ports at 10 Gbps to a USB-C laptop
  • Bus-powered design draws up to 15 W shared across all connected devices
  • Backward compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0 peripherals
  • Durable aluminum-and-plastic housing weighs 1.9 ounces
  • Compact 2.2 × 2.2 × 0.7 in form with 9.8 in attached cable

4-port USB-C hub with 10Gbps speed

The STARTECH HB31C4AB adds four USB-A ports to a USB-C laptop or desktop through a single attached cable. It delivers superspeed 10Gbps transfer rates under USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 and remains backward compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0 peripherals. The hub draws power from the host bus and shares up to 15W across all connected devices. A durable aluminum and plastic housing keeps the unit light at 1.9 ounces.

Suits users adding legacy USB-A gear to modern

This hub works well for connecting keyboards, mice, webcams, headsets and thumb drives to thin laptops that lack full-size ports. The 9.8 inch host cable reaches nearby ports without strain. Buyers who need to charge the host laptop through the hub or require dedicated power for high-draw external SSDs should look at something else. The 15W shared budget limits simultaneous heavy loads.

Handles multiple low-power peripherals

Four USB 3.0 flash drives or a mix of input devices and a webcam run comfortably within the 15W pool. Bus-powered portable SSDs may work singly but can exceed the shared limit when combined with other devices. The 10Gbps link provides bandwidth headroom for several active streams, though sustained writes to multiple fast drives will saturate the upstream connection.

Highlights

  • Add four USB-A ports at 10 Gbps to a USB-C laptop
  • Bus-powered design draws up to 15 W shared across all connected devices
  • Backward compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0 peripherals
  • Durable aluminum-and-plastic housing weighs 1.9 ounces
  • Compact 2.2 × 2.2 × 0.7 in form with 9.8 in attached cable

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does my laptop need a USB-C port to use this hub?

Yes, the hub connects through its attached 9.8 in USB-C host cable, so the host must provide a USB-C receptacle.

Will my older USB 2.0 flash drives and keyboards work at full speed on the 10 Gbps ports?

The four USB-A ports are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0 devices, which will operate at their own rated speeds.

How can I confirm the hub is delivering the 10 Gbps link after I plug it in?

Check the OS device manager or system report; each port should enumerate as a USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 connection when a Gen 2 peripheral is attached.

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