Hyper - HyperDrive Flex MagCharge 5 Port USB-C Hub with Phone Charger - Blue

This little HUB is genius. The image shows it as it looks when opened. However it is highly portable as the magnetic device charger actually folds down into itself making the device into a compact small square that can be carried in your pocket or in a small pocket in your backpack or laptop bag. It features a decent amount of ports which are: USB A x 1, USB C x 2, 3.5mm Headphone jack x 1, USB C Power Delivery port x 1, HDMI port x 1 and an SD Card Slot. Then you have the pop-up MagCharge magnetic device charger and your USB C to host connected cable. The bottom has a rubberized non-slip base so it won't slide and slip when placed on surfaces. Basically you get a little bit of this and a little bit of that which equals A Lot Of Flexible AWESOME.

I wasn't sure what to expect with the HyperDrive Flex MagCharge USB-C hub, given how much it advertised and its very affordable price, but I have to say I'm extremely impressed with the results. This hub is absolutely perfect for people who are on the go, whether that's business travel or commuters who constantly shuffle between home, hotels, and offices. You might have a dock at your office, or one of your satellite offices, but if you're not sure, you can just grab this and you're on your way. What makes this Hub so awesome is that it works perfectly with your USB-C powered laptop and the cables that come with it. Here's the components you need: 1. A USB-C/Thunderbolt laptop, like MacBook Pro, Surface, or Dell Premium that only have USB-C/TB ports and nothing else. 2. The charging cable and power adapter that comes with it, ideally one that has USB-C male on both ends of the cable that can unplug from the AC adapter. 100W is ideal, but you can use both more or less. 3. HDMI cable, extra USB cables to plug in your peripherals. 4. The HyperDrive Flex Hub. 5. Maybe a mouse and usb-a dongle for it, or a BT mouse works too. That's all you need. You can easily fit all of these items and the HyperDrive hub in a laptop bag and it adds very little bulk or weight. This provides a TON of connectivity, you can either plug the AC adapter to the wall, then to the input on the HyperDrive flex directly if you just want to charge your iPhone with the Magsafe charger. Or you can plug the AC adapter into the laptop, then plug the USB-C cable from the HyperDrive to a USB-C on your laptop and this provides storage connectivity, power to any device connected to it, and video. I did run into some limitations that you should be aware of, the HyperDrive Hub should be considered a convenience hub and not a PERFORMANCE hub. What I mean by that is that you are not going to max out the specs of anything you are connected to, you're basically going to get the minimum specs but a lot of connectivity options. Here's what I mean: 1. When I used the 100W PD input on the HyperDrive Flex with a 140W Insignia Wall charger and then plug the HyperDrive Hub cable to charge the laptop, I got a slow charger pop-up on my Precision laptop. Using the 140W Insignia wall charger or the OEM 60W Dell charger directly to the Precision, I didn't get a pop-up. The Hub has a tiny sticker on the white USB-C cable that says the output max is 20V-4.25A so 85W max output, but it must be doing something less than that because the laptop complains about slow charging. 2. The HDMI output is max 4K/60 which is actually pretty impressive. I was able to achieve this on my external 4K monitor and no issues here. This is probably the most surprising feature of a dock this small and inexpensive and really unlocks it for something you can use to bring your office functionality with you on the road. 3. The USB-C transfer speeds through the hub are significantly slower than what your laptop may be capable of. My Dell Premium is capable of TB4 speeds or 4GB/s, with an external Sandisk G40 disk I was getting 3000/2500GB/s read/write, but with the Hyper I was only getting 466/466MB/s read/write. Without looking I'm pretty sure that is USB 3.0 original speeds. So don't expect to replace your photo editing scratch disk workflow or high speed data transfers from this hub, use direct to laptop if possible. And, on top of all that, it has a nice quality MagSafe charging pad that folds away nicely, has a soft pad so it won't scratch your phone, and doesn't get hot like some of my other chargers. The total size of the dock is about 4" square. I have docks provided by my work and they are huge and heavy. This is neither. In addition to the points to be aware of above, the HyperDrive Flex does not include a detachable USB-C cable or a charging adapter/wall wart. It would be nice if they included one as an option but I could see this adding another $40-50 for a 100W charger, and if you already have a USB-C AC Adapter you can make do without it. Great Road Warrior and travel companion, I'm really happy with how this HyperDrive Hub completes my Dell Precision setup for travel and as a docked workstation.

The HyperDrive Flex is a USB hub, card reader, and Magsafe compatible charger. I am using it with my Apple Macbook Pro M3 Max. It is a great addition to this laptop because it only comes with 3 USB/Thunderbolt ports. This device adds more ports to my laptop and can charge my phone. This also has an HDMI port that lets me extend my display to an external monitor. I am using an Alienware monitor, and I set the resolution to 3840x2160 (4K). In the rear of the HyperDrive is the HDMI port next to a 100W PD port. I can charge my laptop. Now when using an external monitor, you do not have to keep the laptop plugged in. However, if you use the external monitor as the main display – closing the laptop, you will need to plug it in or the display and laptop will go to sleep. I have a media file just over 4GB in size. I transferred it to the SanDisk Extreme Plus 190MB/s card. I was getting about 94 MB/s transfer rate. This also has a USB-A and 2x USB-C ports. I used the Qi charger with my Pixel 10 Pro. From 49-84% was just under 2 hours. I did not expect it to be fast. But what I like about it is I can prop up my phone, charge it and watch content while working on my laptop. This allows me to not take up space with a window open to watch media with my laptop. If you want to charge quicker, you can use the remaining USB-C port to charge it. The Magsafe charger can fold in as well, giving it a small footprint when storing it in my backpack. I like this device, and it is a great complement to my MacBook Pro. One thing I wish it had was a longer USB-C cable. I wanted to use it as a bedside charger for my phone and other devices.

The HyperDrive USB-C hub is one of those devices that proves you don't need bulk to get serious utility. Its ultra-compact folding design makes it incredibly portable, but what really stands out is the versatility packed into such a small footprint. Key Features: - Port Configuration: Multiple USC-C inputs, HDMI output, and a full-size SD card slot great for both content creators and professionals on the go. I think the big miss here is the lack of microSD support. Most content creators use action cameras and drones - so you're still going to need an adapter. - Wireless Charging: The built-in MagSafe charger is definitely nice to have because it doubles as a stand for your phone. It supports 7.5W Qi charging for your phone and compatible earbuds which eliminates the need to carry another charger if you do travel with it. - Connectivity: You have to use your own power supply, but the HyperDrive Flex does have 100W passthrough that works flawlessly. I am currently using my MacBook Pro charger to power the HyperDrive and I have the fixed USB-C connector to power my laptop. Use Cases: - Travel: Connect a phone via HDMI to a TV or monitor for streaming with 4K support. - Workflow: Expand an iPad or laptop into a dual monitor workstation. - Desk Hero: Charge your phone, keyboard, mouse and computer with one cable. Limitations: - Limited port count compared to larger docs. - NO INCLUDED POWER SUPPLY (you will need a power prick capable of 100W PD if you want to take full advantage of performance). - No microSD support Verdict: The HyperDrive USB-C hub is an impressive, portable solution for anyone needing to extend the capabilities of their phone, tablet, or laptop at home or on the go. While the port selection isn’t vast and the lack of included power brick is a miss, the combination of wireless charging, HDMI output, and multi-device compatibility makes it an excellent value for mobile professionals and tech enthusiasts.

Hyper Hyperdrive Flex MagCharge USB-C Hub. It was a pleasant surprise to attach this unique and exceptionally small multi-port hub and phone charger combination to my laptop for a number of reasons. First, it combines a comprehensive list of features into this 3.1” x 1.4” x 1.4” box that eliminates the need for multiple adapters. Secondly, it nicely accomplishes all its promised roles that are needed for trips away from home, and I’ve also got it connected at my home workstation. And thirdly, every one of the features works as promised, which exceeds my previous experiences with some other high-end hubs. As hinted at in my title, the performance of this 5-port hub with MagCharge is certainly adequate, and it will accomplish everything I truly need. The HyperDrive Flex should not be confused with a high-performance desktop hub, which, by the way, will probably not charge or display your phone, and may not fully meet its specifications. High-performance hubs often weigh much more and take up more space on your desktop. This HyperDrive Flex makes some compromises, trading away some high performance, but also trimming its size while adding useful features. This works for me. What do you get and what do you lose? — You must provide a USB-C power supply, and the wattage accommodated covers a wide range, but higher (100W+) is better if you intend on powering or charging a laptop, phone, and other accessories. — The built-in USB-C cable is rather short, so I added a left-side shelf to my workstation (the cable is permanently attached on the right side of the HyperDrive). That worked for me, but it’s hardly convenient. — This small hub strongly adheres to a phone while it MagCharges at a modest 7.5W, which results in a slower recharge. It conveniently displays your phone in a vertical (varies by phone length) or horizontal position during the charge. Keep in mind that a direct cable recharge is also available via one of the ports. ++ I had no problem setting my LG34” UHD display to operate at its maximum 3480 x 2160 resolution at 60 Hz refresh rate. My usual 1920 x 1080 resolution was also perfect. ++ I have storage drives attached, and file transfers occur at nominal speeds, just not at the maximum specified speeds. But this all works, and even the SD card reader functions properly. I rarely have a need for the highest speed transfers. ++ I love the easy-to-access 3.5mm audio jack. SUMMARY: This is a competent, convenient, travel companion. I use it all the time now because its feature mix is perfect for my computer use. And it’s so easy to stuff in my laptop bag. I can’t imagine any computer user not finding the HyperDrive fitting into their daily routine. It works with all variations of computers.