Hyper - HyperDrive Flex 8 Port USB-C Hub - Blue

I can connect multiple storage devices to my ipad to easily organize my portable SSDs and thumb drives. Plus I can even connect an HDMI cable to watch my ipad on a bigger screen while at my desk. All that, and it charges the ipad at the same time. I was never able to do much with memory sticks before because the power draw is too high for mobile devices, but with this I have had zero issues getting my DJI videos loaded on my ipad to edit.

Saved my whole mobile setup everything works fine and is fast uploading and downloading times it’s really amazing.

Ultraportable laptop manufacturers skimp on the port selection, often only providing one or two usb-c ports, and leaving much to be desired for the occasions when I need to use an hdmi port for an external monitor, a usb-a port to connect peripheral devices, or an sd card to view photos from my camera. The HyperDrive Flex 8 port USB-C Hub fulfills the need for port expansion, while being compact, space-saving, and portable, for those times when I don’t need to have a full featured docking station. The HyperDrive flex has the following 8 ports: 2x usb-c ports, 2 usb-a ports, 1x micro SD card slot, 1x SD card slot, 1x HDMI, and 1x 3.5mm audio jack. I included the port specifications in one of my photographs. It is simple to use, just plug it into your laptop’s usb-c port. The HyperFlex logo lights up and you’re ready to plug in your peripheral devices. The hub allows pass through power delivery (PD) to transmit power to your laptop. The hub works well. There are a few things I would like to see improved, though. (1) The hub’s usb-c cable is permanently hardwired to the hub. It would be better if it also had a removable usb-c end so that the cable can be replaced if damaged. (2) The hdmi port only supports 30Hz, which is fine, but 60Hz would be a nicer upgrade. (3) If we have to keep with 8 ports, I would have preferred to have an ethernet port over the 3.5mm audio jack. In summary, if you need to have more ports than what your current laptop supplies, I highly recommend checking out the HyperDrive Flex 8 port usb-c hub.

Was pleased to receive this Hyperdrive 8 Port USB-C hub as my favorite laptop doesn't have enough inputs and I need extras to accommodate accessories I use with the computer. Has a printed user guide included and a 2 year warranty. It has 2 USB-A inputs ~ 1 HDMI 1.4 that supports 4K 30Hz display ~ 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps ~ 1 Micro SD card slot that supports 3.0 104 MB's to Max 2 TB ~ a regular size SD card slot 3.0 104 MB's to Max 2 TB ~ 3.5mm Audio input ~ USB-C PD Adapter with PD 3.0 Passthrough support 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/5A with max charging power of 100 W. When plugged in with the USB-C it has a nice bright light that shines white on top which lets you know it's working. The white and blue case is made of a good grade plastic and it measures 5.35" long x 1.65" wide x 0.58" high and weighs just 0.22 lb or 98g. While using I noticed it only got slightly warm which is great as some I've used got really hot. Everything I plugged into the inputs were recognized right away by my laptop and worked without issues of any kind which was a relief. Nice and speedy too with no drops. If you are in need of a hub this is a great 8 port product with a wide variety of usable inputs. A good buy at a reasonable price!

The HyperDrive Flex 8 Port USB-C hub is an accessory that is a must have for all modern-day portable computing devices, whether it is a laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Most devices do not come with a plethora of USB ports to save space and produce a more compact device. This is where this USB-C hub comes into play. Folks who still use digital cameras need a way to read full-sized SD cards or microSD cards and pull files to the computer. This solves that problem. Perhaps you have a fingerprint reader, a USB printer, thermal label printer, or gaming mouse, you need this hub to connect everything. Included is also a USB-C power delivery port so you can charge your 100W PD-capable devices through this hub. This hub also includes a headphone jack to allow you to connect your basic headphones with a simple 3.5mm jack to your computer. All this without having an external power supply. The only negative I have experienced is the HDMI abilities of this hub. It is rated at 4k/30fps and I noticed I had a hard time getting an ASUS ROG gaming laptop and a Microsoft Surface Pro laptop to connect to an Ultrawide 34-inch monitor at 3440x1440 resolution and not blurry. The monitor I have can run up to 100Hz refresh rate and by default, changing various display settings in Windows 11 does not solve the blurriness of the Ultrawide display. However, using a 24-inch standard monitor with a max resolution of 1920x1080, everything is clear. Connecting an iPad Air 11” to the HyperDrive Flex and then to a monitor for screen mirroring looks perfectly fine. Therefore, if you intend to use this hub with an Ultrawide, I would look elsewhere, otherwise, this HyperDrive Flex will do the job of expanding your port count and device expansion needs in a solidly built and compact hub solution. In addition, the Hub comes with a 2-year warranty which adds peace of mind to your purchase because most cheap knockoff hubs have a nasty tendency to die in the middle of the night. At lease with HyperDrive, you know you will have at a minimum of 2-years of worry-free use of this device. It’s very rare that a company is willing to stand behind their products for longer than 90-days. In addition, HyperDrive designed the hub with added flair moving away from the generic black and grey hub. So, if you are one that likes a vibrant atmosphere and look to your workspace, this HyperDrive Flex will be on point to break up the boring computer color scheme.