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The video offers a comprehensive review of different USB-C hubs, assessing their performance, build quality, and specific features. The speaker critiques various models, highlighting their strengths and drawbacks.
The "Zumi ping" hub, although equipped with future-proof dual USB-C ports and long cables, performs poorly in charging and data transfer, and operates at high temperatures. Conversely, Anker's products, specifically the PowerExpand 7-in-1 and 8-in-1 hubs, receive mixed reviews. The 8-in-1 model stands out for better build quality, faster data transfer, and improved charging speeds, albeit at a higher price, while the 7-in-1 falls short, especially in USB3 data transfers and overall bulkiness.
A budget USB-C hub is also mentioned, praised for its value despite shortcomings in SD card speed, making it useful for general peripheral connectivity rather than creative tasks. Finally, the Ugreen USB-C hub is highlighted for its superior overall performance, boasting a robust metallic build and excelling in key areas such as USB-A port speeds and charging efficiency, though it lacks an ethernet port and falls short in SD card data transfer speeds. The presenter emphasizes the unsponsored nature of the reviews, inviting viewers to support the channel through subscriptions and affiliate links.
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In this part of the video, the speaker reviews USBC hubs and their performance issues, highlighting that most hubs only meet minimal standards. The “Zumi ping” ranked fifth, with the worst charge speed, causing a 1% loss in charge over 50 minutes, and operating at the highest temperature. It has two USBC ports supporting data transfer and longer cable lengths, making it somewhat future-proof, but its performance and charging capabilities for laptops are poor.
“Anchor power expand 7 in 1” was fourth, noted for its bulkiness and poor performance in USB3 data transfers and charging capabilities. Despite having better SD card reader speeds compared to other non-anchor hubs, it still falls short of dedicated card readers and newer fast SD cards. The speaker finds it not highly recommendable but slightly better than the poorly performing alternatives.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses two USB-C hubs from Anker and a budget option from another brand. The Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 is compared to its 7-in-1 counterpart. The 8-in-1 hub is more expensive at $50 but offers several advantages such as faster USB 3 data transfer speeds (25% faster on average) and better charging performance (15% faster in loaded tests). However, it has a slower power flow and slightly better build quality due to a metal top piece. The reviewer also mentions that both Anker products come with a convenient carrying bag.
On the other hand, the budget-friendly USB-C hub, priced at $20, is praised for offering great value despite its flaws. It is not suitable for creatives due to poor SD card reader speeds (30 MB/s compared to the expected 277 MB/s). However, it performs well in other areas like charging, data transfer, and HDMI port functionality, making it a good choice for general peripheral connectivity.
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In this part of the video, the presenter reviews a USB-C hub from Ugreen. They highlight the hub’s superior performance compared to other hubs tested, especially a cheaper one from Sabin. The Ugreen hub’s full metallic build weighs 107 grams, which is more than the average 77 grams. It excels in almost all 14 tested criteria, except it lacks an ethernet port and has slower data transfer speeds for SD cards at 90 megabits per second compared to its other ports. Key features include a long cable, fast USB-A port speeds at 8800 megabits per second, and 25% faster charging speeds. Notably, it has two USB-C ports, a rarity among tested hubs. The presenter encourages users to subscribe and use affiliate links to support the unsponsored channel.