Baseus 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub

"We picked this unit over dozens of generic splitters because Baseus built independent control chips into each port. That keeps transfer speeds steady even when you run an external hard drive and a wireless mouse dongle at the same time."

"The built-in cable length is ideal for resting flush next to a laptop keyboard. Port spacing on the housing gives you enough room to plug in wider thumb drives without overlapping adjacent USB receivers."

"In testing, we pushed sustained 5Gbps transfers across external drives with minimal thermal buildup on the internal board. Overcurrent protection kicked in right on schedule during voltage stress tests, protecting the host machine."

"While -cheap unbranded splitters exist, they share a single chip that chokes under load. Spending a few extra dollars for dedicated port circuitry and safety protections makes this hub a far smarter buy."