Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- JCD383
- |
- SKU:
- 6185302
Customer reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1168 reviews
(1,168 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.2
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers regard the USB-C Multi Adapter favorably for its USB-C connectivity, ease of use, overall performance, and compatibility with devices like Apple products. Its convenient size and variety of ports are also appreciated. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the adapter heating up during use, its price point, and the cable length.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Over heating adapter
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Item gets so hot you can’t touch with out getting burned
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .I apologize for the experience you have had with your USB-C Multi Adapter. The hub may get warm, but it should not get hot enough to burn you. Our customer support team is available for any questions or concerns you have may have. To contact our customer support team please visit the j5create website then click on the "SUPPORT" tab at the top right of the webpage. Thank you.
- Cons mentioned:Price
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
DO NOT BUY
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.bought in order to expand usb-c ports, it only gives you 3, everything else is NOT what I was looking for at an inflated price !
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .The USB-C Multi Adapter supports 3 USB Type-A 3.1 Gen 1 and 1 USB-C 3.0 port (upstream & downstream charging, power delivery 3.0 and data transfer). Requires an available USB-C port that supports DisplayPort alt mode and USB Power Delivery 2.0 or 3.0. Please refer to the manufacturer of your hardware for more information on your device. Thank you.
- Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
avoid j5create if you can
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.4K output is 30 hz and device gets really hot at idle. will never buy this brand again
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .The HDMI port supports up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz. Generally, adapters emit heat as a normal part of its operation, especially if the USB-C pass-through charging and/or all ports on the hub are utilized. Please note that hotter operating temperatures can be expected. ** Feel free to contact j5create Technical Support if you require further assistance. Their information can be found on our website under the "Support" tab. Thank you.
- Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Gets very very hot
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After spending about $80 dollars on this product i was not expecting what i got, after 30 minutes this thing gets so hot you can cook an egg on it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Adapters in use that get too hot to where you can cook an egg on it is concerning. Because electricity runs through the JCD383, it is normal for it to become warm. In the case where it is too hot to where it is smoking, or harming you - please don't hesitate to contact support and obtain an exchange. We're sorry about your poor experience with us and hope to turn this around.
Thank you for the review,
j5create
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
GET HOT
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.GET HOT WHEN TOU USE THE ETHERNET CABLE. SO CUT THE INTERNET POWER WHEN YOURE USING
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Ethernet functions can heat up because it's consuming/manipulating current.
- Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Fire Hazard
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The item gets extremely hot in use. Almost too hot to touch. Got a replacement from the store and the same thing occurred. I deem it to be too big of a risk to use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Hot and freezez
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Would not recommend. It gets very hot very quickly. Anytime I try to use with a phone it tends to freeze the phone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello, we're sorry to hear the issues with our device. To understand what peripherals are being connected and how it is being used towards your phone, please contact our agents and they'll be glad to further assist you. Contact information is available through j5create.com under the "Support" tab.
Sincerely, j5
- Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Absolute garbage
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Instantly over heats. I did not even keep this useless thing. It is in a landfill somewhere now where it can't ruin any laptops.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
I regret to hear that you were not pleased with this multi adapter. This adapter will seem warmer that other electronic devices that you may be used to due to its aluminum casing. The aluminum will transfer more heat away from the internal components. A plastic case will act as a thermal insulator keeping the heat generated by the internal components inside of the device.
In the event that the device is defective and overheating we back our products with a two year limited warranty. We appreciate your feedback.
Thank you,
j5create
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not the best
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this for a 2016 MacBook Pro, the usb-c fit loosely and would easily come off which was frustrating since I was using it to extend my screen display. Had to exchange it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi August,
I'm very sorry about the inconvenience that this has caused you. My customer service team is always available to assist when issues like this occur and in the future we would be more than happy to assist you. Our information can be found on the back of all of our product boxes and on our website under the support tab. There you can find links to our livechat, phone, and ticketing services.
Thanks,
j5create
- Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not good
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overheated and returned right away. It might affect your laptop
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Generally, adapters emit some heat as a normal part of its operation, especially if the USB-C pass-through charging and/or all ports on the hub are utilized. Please note that hotter operating temperatures can be expected. Kindly, j5.
- Cons mentioned:Price
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not worth it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not worth the money. It broke within 3 days of use. I had to return it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello Biots, we apologize you experience issues with the Adapter. We would like the opportunity to talk and investigate your feedback further. Our contact information is available on our website under the "Support" tab. Sincerely, j5create.
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
usb hub
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.seems to overheat and then wont properly run another screen on the hdmi port. Loses sound . By disconnecting the hub , sound returns to laptop.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi Harry, devices that are built with compactness and portability in mind, is expected to observe that the aluminum shell of the USB-C hub gets warmer, especially if the USB-C pass-through charging and/or all ports on the hub are utilized. To further help with the issue on the HDMI connection and sound, please contact our support team and they will be able to help troubleshoot with you. Sincerely, j5create.
- Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Terrible quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is not worth the money. Had to return it. Some didn’t work, the ones that did got so hot it seemed like it was going to burn up!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
It’s hot and not working well
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Disappointed. I’m taking it back. It would get super hot and the hdmi kept messing up. The usb was slow in transfers too
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi!
I'm very sorry for the inconvenience that this has caused you. It sounds as though there are multiple issues going on here which we would be more than happy to troubleshoot with you. Please contact my customer service team and we would can assist you in getting up and running. Our information can be found on the back of all of our product boxes and on our website under the support tab. There you can find links to our livechat, phone, and ticketing services.
Thanks,
j5create
- Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Returned item
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the unit developed high heat and would disconnect my wifi on my laptop. Managed a work around without it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .I'm really sorry to hear about this! We do expect that the device will get warm to moderately hot, but this is well within normal ranges. Our device has been stress tessed and we have found that the average max opeational temperature for this product is ~106 °F / 41 °C, this is also while the adapter is under a full load or is being used continuously for >~ 1hr.Please remember that ambient temperatures can also affect the unit as well as your computer. Manufacturer's recommend that computers be used where the temperature is between 50° and 95° F (10° and 35° C)." If you are finding that your device is exceeding the average temperature of 135 °F/57 °C, for periods > 30 minutes, it may be defective and we'd be more than happy to help with an exchange. While testing, we haven't found this product to run at anything higher than 112°F/44 °C, for periods <10 minutes.If you would like to speak to our customer service representatives, our information can be located on the back of all of our product boxes, as well as on our website on the contact page.
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Great idea, poor quality.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great idea but Ethernet connection failed after 2 months of use. The 2 stars are for the other connections that are still working.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
If you would like assistance troubleshooting the Ethernet port on your JCD383 our customer support team would be happy to help. You can find our contact information below:
https://en.j5create.com/pages/contact-us
Thank you,
j5create
- Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
multipurpose Adapter
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product gets dangerously hot. I would not buy it again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Low power
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Did not have enough power to use 32" monitor with the hub...
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .The USB-C Multi Adapter (9 Functions in 1) requires a computer to support "DisplayPort Alt Mode" for video out and "Power Delivery" for pass-through charge over USB-C. Without these features, this device will not function correctly. Please refer to the manufacturer of your hardware for more information on your device. ** Feel free to contact j5create Technical Support if you require further assistance. Their information can be found on our website under the "Support" tab. Thank you.
- Cons mentioned:Heat
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
It gets too hot.
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It took 14 min of use to get really warm. I only had 2 devices connected.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hi!
I'm so sorry to hear about the troubles that you've been having with your device.
This device will get warm to moderately hot but this is within normal limits. We have done stress testing on it and have found that the average temperature for this adapter is ~106 °F / 41 °C, while the adapter is under a full load or is being used continuously for >~ 1hr.
Remember that ambient temperatures can also affect the adapter's temperature as well as what the computer will operate at. Both Apple and PC manufacturers recommend that you use your computer where the ambient temperatures are between 50° and 95° F (10° and 35° C).
Some tips for managing the temperature: Make sure that you're using the latest software updates and that the firmware is up to date. Your computer should only be used where the ambient temperature is between 50° and 95° F (10° and 35° C). Don't leave your computer in your car because temperatures can exceed this, especially in the summer! m
In testing our device, we have found that most computers will run the adapter at a temperature of ~100 °F / 37.78 °C to ~140 °F / 60.00 °C, while the computer is under full-load or being used continuously for periods >~ 1hr.
If you are finding that your device is running hotter than the average temperature of 135 °F/57 °C, for periods > 30 minutes, your product may be faulty and may be needing to be replaced. We haven't found that it runs at anything higher than 112°F/44 °C, for periods <10 minutes under normal circumstances.
If it is running higher than that for you, we do recommend reaching out to us at either the back of the product box or at the contact page on our website and we'll be more than happy to assist you further.
Thanks,
j5create
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
too hot
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is over kill and expensive. It gets really hot also...wondering if it will burn out.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from J5create Team
Posted .Hello,
This adapter will seem hotter than you would expect due to its aluminum construction. The aluminum will draw heat from the internal electronic components where plastic would act as an insulator keeping the heat internal to the device. If you have any additional questions I would recommend contacting j5create customer support.
Thank you,
j5create







