{"product_id":"mlink-usb-c-4-1-aluminum-hub-usb-3-0","title":"Mlink USB-C 4-in-1 Aluminum Hub (USB 3.0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMlink USB-C 4-in-1 Aluminum Hub (USB 3.0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4-in-1 USB 3.0 hub in an aluminum housing that expands a single USB-C or USB-A port into 4 usable connections, for laptops and desktops that are short on ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 USB 3.0 Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds 4 additional USB 3.0 connections at up to 5Gbps each from a single host port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum Housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e More durable and better at dissipating heat than a plastic-bodied hub during sustained transfers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognized automatically by Windows, macOS, and most other operating systems with no driver install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan all 4 ports be used at full 5Gbps speed at the same time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll ports work simultaneously, but total throughput is shared across the host port's bandwidth, so heavy simultaneous transfers on multiple ports will run slower than a single device alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the best use case for this hub?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpanding a laptop with limited USB ports to connect a mouse, external drive, keyboard, and flash drive at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this hub need external power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it draws power from the host USB port for standard peripherals like a mouse, keyboard, or flash drive; high-draw external drives may need their own power source.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mlink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47358285545778,"sku":"96571","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/6140\/2418\/files\/H033671dc42a04af18314538a1e0bb9ec3.jpg_720x720q50.webp?v=1777220232","url":"https:\/\/midan.ca\/products\/mlink-usb-c-4-1-aluminum-hub-usb-3-0","provider":"MIDAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}