Is the Onten USB HUB a reliable choice?
Is the Onten USB HUB a reliable choice?
Hello,
Do people use an Onten USB HUB? Are they dependable and of good quality?
I'm searching for a USB Hub that supports USB 2.0 and 3.2, and this is the only choice I have locally.
The link you shared points to Onten's website.
Another option is the Ugreen 45320, but it isn't available in my country.
I understand hubs are backward compatible, but I still need USB 2.0 for certain reasons.
Thanks
Is this your discussion about USB HUBs? Do people use Onten USB HUB? Are they dependable and of good quality? I'm searching for a hub supporting 2.0, 3.2, or 3.0 ports, and this is the only choice available in my country. https://www.onten.com.cn/enp-542.html Thanks
Here’s a revised version of your text:
It’s worth thinking about why you’d want USB2 ports on the Hub. These are often needed for connecting Logitech peripherals, which usually require specific drivers. Once those drivers are installed, they might not recognize USB3.2 ports or connected hubs when searching for keyboards and mice. Therefore, it could be more practical to link them directly to USB2 ports on your computer.
I’m assuming you don’t currently have such ports. Many modern motherboards include USB2 headers, but they typically lack physical ports on the back panel. In this case, a simple adapter might be necessary to turn unused rear PCIe slots into usable USB2 connections. Could you share the exact model of your motherboard so I can advise whether this setup would work well for you?
Also, keep in mind how the hub functions alongside other devices. Every device connected will share the speed of the port it’s linked to. You won’t be able to run multiple high-speed devices at once and achieve maximum performance simultaneously. This usually isn’t a concern since most users don’t connect many fast devices at the same time. However, this Hub supports USB3.2 Gen2 ports (up to 10 Gb/s), so it’s best suited for connecting to a port that meets that specification—specifically a Type C socket on your PC.
Additionally, note that this Hub doesn’t include its own power supply, and there’s no option to connect an external power source. All connected devices will draw the maximum power available from the hub’s host port, which is a USB3.2 port delivering up to 0.9 A. This can become problematic if you use a “Portable Laptop Hard Drive,” as such drives are built to consume all that power when active, preventing other devices from being used through the hub at the same time.