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Sabrent USB C Hub HB-TC5P vs StarTech.com 4 Port PCI USB 3.0 Adapter PCIUSB3S4

Reddit prefers StarTech.com 4 Port PCI USB 3.0 Adapter PCIUSB3S4 โ€” higher sentiment (67% vs 50% positive).

Sabrent USB C Hub HB-TC5P
#9 in USB-C Hubs

Sabrent

Sabrent USB C Hub HB-TC5P

$12.95

50

Pros

  • +gives I/O ports
  • +versatile
  • +portable
  • +can be used with other devices (laptops, tablets)

Cons

  • โˆ’Only one usb-a 3.0 port
  • โˆ’Two usb-a 2.0 ports
  • โˆ’only one 3.0 USB-A port
  • โˆ’two USB-A ports are 2.0
โ€œTotally fine on a decent powered hub - Iโ€™ve got a 12-port here with a bunch of gear (plus a Model 12) and itโ€™s dead quiet.โ€
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StarTech.com 4 Port PCI USB 3.0 Adapter PCIUSB3S4
#10 in USB-C HubsReddit favorite

StarTech.com

StarTech.com 4 Port PCI USB 3.0 Adapter PCIUSB3S4

$68.99

67

Pros

  • +Adds 4 extra usb ports
  • +Good for low bandwidth devices (mice, keyboards)
  • +Inexpensive ($10)
โ€œYour mobo has an extra USB 2.0 header or two which you can pick up a $10 card for and get 4 extra USB ports to use with low bandwidth devices like mice or keyboards.โ€