The Qwiizlab USB C Hub is the best for Apple M1/M2 Macs

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  • Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 56

  • @markdinatale6660
    @markdinatale6660 Рік тому +1

    Hey!
    Thanks for this video. I just got a Mac Mini about 7 days ago, and I need something with a card reader, and I wanted some more ports. This is great. I just ordered one based on your review. Can't wait to get it going.

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  Рік тому

      Hey Mark!
      Thank you for liking the video.
      It's awesome that you ordered one of this one. I actually have another Qwiizlab HUB for review coming in a few weeks. It's the UH25 Max, I think you will also like it.

  • @beebeats8194
    @beebeats8194 Рік тому +1

    Great review!

  • @MinistryofAttraction
    @MinistryofAttraction 2 роки тому +1

    i need one of these

  • @bstevens9831
    @bstevens9831 Рік тому +1

    Since it's not powered, I'm thinking two SSDs in the hub will reduce its front ports effectiveness; heat dissipation with two drives might be an issue too( general thermals - no heat sink case - maybe elevate the unit for more air flow? - look flimsy ). Plus, it's not clear if the connection to the mini will be damaged in the process. Otherwise, form-factor, convenience and price are good. Thank you for taking the time to make the video!

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  Рік тому

      So there’s 2 usb-c ports at the back for power and data transfer, you will plug the other usb-c port to a 5V power adapter

    • @bstevens9831
      @bstevens9831 Рік тому +1

      @@lcadigitalmedia Thanks! Didn't realize one of those ports is for power.

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  Рік тому

      @@bstevens9831 You're welcome!

  • @garyclement5527
    @garyclement5527 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent stuff. But please tell me how fast a m.2 drive and SSD drive you run in it. I understand there’s a cap on the speed of the qwizilab and the macmini working together.

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  2 роки тому

      Hey, thanks.
      I was using an Adata SX8200 pro & a Samsung 860 EVO 1TB. I didn’t really do a very extensive speedtest like video editing if it maxes out the file transfer

  • @AlanJohnsonSunbird
    @AlanJohnsonSunbird Рік тому

    Considering it uses one of the thunderbolt ports from the mini to connect this to the mini itself and this only has one USB-C front plug. There is no gain in USB-C ports as I am seeing it. Correct?
    Also, is this USB-C as fast as the thunderbolt port?

  • @MetaMix
    @MetaMix 2 роки тому +2

    Which brand ssd did you use in it? Did you have to use the separate power for it or did the USB to the mac mini provide sufficient power?

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  2 роки тому +1

      Hey, those are good questions!
      I used the Samsung 860 SSD and adata SX8200 pro NVME, it didn't need a separate power when i tested it out.

    • @pdiz
      @pdiz Рік тому

      @@lcadigitalmedia But you did have BOTH connections in the back of the dock connected to your Mini, right? You can't just run the Mac Mini Thunderbolt without also using the USB-A connector to power two drives, right? Any random drive disconnection issues thus far?

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  Рік тому

      @@pdiz not so much random disconnection but I noticed the USB-C port doesn’t charge fast

  • @TerryHenderson
    @TerryHenderson Рік тому +1

    I Own This !! I Am Using It On My M2Pro Mac Mini, Only Upgrade Was To A 1TB Internal SSD !!! 1TB NVME & 1TB 2.5" SSD Installed In The Quizlab !!! Both Are From Samsung !!!! Powering It From An Amazon Basic 65W USB-C Charger !!!! Working Perfectly !!!!

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  Рік тому

      That’s awesome!

    • @victorespina
      @victorespina 11 місяців тому +1

      I am thinking about getting one of this for my MaMini Intel 2018. How fast is the NVMe on the hub ? I've seen many videos about and it seems it can give anything between 300 and 800 MB/s. Have you experienced espontaneus drive ejects (this is a common problem with other hubs).

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  11 місяців тому +1

      @@victorespina no drive ejects so far.

    • @TerryHenderson
      @TerryHenderson 10 місяців тому +1

      @@victorespina With An External Power Supply 800 To 1300 Mbs, Random Eject, Never !!!

    • @victorespina
      @victorespina 10 місяців тому

      @@TerryHenderson That's awesome!! Did you know there is a hub like these from the guys of TREBLEET that uses a TB bus, so you can get up to 2.500 MB/s from NVMe drive ? Of course, it costs 300$ but I am wondering about if its better to go first with this one and then upgrade to the Trebleet later on, or just wait 3-4 months more and gather the money to get the Trebleet right away.... I mean, I am a programmer and an amateur musician; I don't do 4K video rendering or professional photo editing, so I think that a 800 MB/s SSD is more than enough for what I do so it could make no sense to expend that 200$ extra bucks just to get a faster drive, right ?

  • @kosta7613
    @kosta7613 Рік тому

    JA MAN EIN GUTES VIDEO BUT ICH BRAUCHE EIN LINK VON DEN 2 SSD WELCHE MARKE WELCHE SPEICHER VON BEIDE SSD 1 ODER 2 TB ?????

  • @ancledoidoi1102
    @ancledoidoi1102 2 роки тому +1

    Can you use the hub without the bigger hard drive? Or do you need to use both the NVMe and the SATA for the hub to work?

  • @johnbunyan5834
    @johnbunyan5834 2 роки тому +1

    Does the Mac Mini slide around on that plastic top ?
    Also, when you boot up the Mac Mini, are those two ssd drives, in the hub , recognized ?
    Thanks for showing this device.
    Are you still happy with it, after a few weeks' use ?

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  2 роки тому

      hey, good question.
      I did notice the Mac Mini moving a bit when plugging a cable in since the bottom part of the mac is also plastic.
      The two SSD's are recognized as separate drive, yes.

    • @johnbunyan5834
      @johnbunyan5834 2 роки тому +1

      @@lcadigitalmedia .
      Thanks for that swift reply.

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  2 роки тому

      @@johnbunyan5834 You're welcome!

    • @klownaround5464
      @klownaround5464 Рік тому

      Why isn’t anyone rating the UH25 MAX??? It has DP PORT and HDMI PORTS plus these ports curious if the UH25 MAX IS BETTER OPTION???

  • @klownaround5464
    @klownaround5464 Рік тому +1

    Why isn’t anyone rating the UH25 MAX??? It has DP PORT and HDMI PORTS plus these ports curious if the UH25 MAX IS BETTER OPTION???

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  Рік тому

      That's actually a very good question. I honestly don't know. I Could check with Qwiizlab if they can send me a review sample for that.

  • @HarrisonFamilyValues
    @HarrisonFamilyValues Рік тому

    Did you connect both usb-c ports to the Mac mini?

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  Рік тому

      No, just the one on the back

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  Рік тому +1

      I did when I was recording it. One for the data transfer, the other for the 5V power, but you can also plug it in (5V) to the wall socket with a 5V adapter

  • @ssejati
    @ssejati 2 роки тому

    Did you test the nvme speed?

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  2 роки тому

      Hey, I didnt test the NVME speed in this video as I already am using the NVME on this. You can check out my other video(s) for the NVME speed

    • @ssejati
      @ssejati 2 роки тому

      I was wondering how is the nvme speed in this hub. Could you share the link of the video? Thanks

  • @SirHelios
    @SirHelios 2 роки тому +1

    Does the hub affect the wifi or bluetooth signal?

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  2 роки тому

      that's a very good question. I haven't noticed it yet but I don't use my mouse through BT though

  • @pawelfiedorczuk
    @pawelfiedorczuk Рік тому +2

    Hi is it still working after a year?

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  Рік тому

      Hey,
      Yes, as far as I know, It's still working properly.
      Are you having issues with yours?

    • @pawelfiedorczuk
      @pawelfiedorczuk Рік тому

      @@lcadigitalmedia u dont use it personally? I consider this or OWC hub. OWC is 2x price but have 4 tb4 ports and is well know brand with warranty. Qwii is no warranty probably, and not sure about QC hmmm. OWC also uses 3,5 disks which are about 20$ for TB space.

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  Рік тому

      @@pawelfiedorczuk I mainly use my Unraid Server Workstation which you can see the PC behind my videos. The Qwiizlab hub is on my M1 Mac Mini on another office which I don't use for heavy work stuff. Mostly for for admin and management stuff.
      It depends on your use case, if you need better performance and if budget isn't a problem, then the OWC is better; and as you mention, warranty is also a big thing, so I would normally go with better warranty for peace of mind, especially when the price is difference is negligible.
      So yeah, if you can swing more on your budget, then I'd get the OWC in that case. I'd consider this if budget may be limited.

    • @williamshaneblyth
      @williamshaneblyth Рік тому

      @@pawelfiedorczuk get a hub that's externally powered if you put a drive in it it draws to much power and ends up wrecking your minis USB out port. It's happening alot USB ports only have a small amount of power a hub with an SSD in it and anything else is going to overload it eventually causing damage it can only put out 1 amp of power some SSD drivers themselves draw more than thism so powered hubs. The drive will also then be a bit more consistent speed wise do a hunt for UA-cam videos showing this. It is not nice to loose one of your ports. We learn the hard way.

  • @JWS1968
    @JWS1968 2 роки тому

    Not going to show us the back huh

  • @doug941
    @doug941 2 роки тому +3

    "It's about 3 ft. or so"....measures it as 12". It works the same way with penises! lol!

  • @williamshaneblyth
    @williamshaneblyth Рік тому +2

    If it's not powered it will end up destroying the minis USB port out to it.

  • @davidanderson2305
    @davidanderson2305 6 місяців тому

    JUNK. I have had 4 that keep ejecting the ssd units by themselves.

  • @AfoteyAnnum
    @AfoteyAnnum 8 місяців тому +1

    Just copped this a while ago.
    Using it with a 2TB NVMe and 1TB SSD installed, running it off a power brick.
    Works like a charm.
    BTW, it's best to use a separate power source when running drives in it; the Mini doesn't really have much power going through the USB-C port on the back to fully handle this if you have 2X drives along with any other peripherals attached. You could possibly fry that port.

    • @lcadigitalmedia
      @lcadigitalmedia  8 місяців тому +1

      Yes, I realized that a week after recording and using it, it's better plugged in separately to the wall than in the same computer.

  • @brhodes0
    @brhodes0 Рік тому +2

    Use of the term 'bad boy' --> instantly closes video.