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I have a M1 MacBook Air and I have just bought this anker hub. I have an ssd Samsung T7 shield. Strangely I get around 650 mbps through the hub, the some as directly connected to usb-c on MacBook. I also have an intel 27´ iMac and on this older computer (2017) the ssd gets around 900mbps speed directly connected to usb-c. If I connect the ssd through the hub I get the some speed - 900 mbps on my iMac. I can't understand the results...but it seems the hub is actually 10Gbps... Thanks for the video
I appreciate your evaluation and attention to power charging the 8+1 hub with Anker. I recently purchased the Anker USB C Hub, 555 (8-in-1), with 100W Power Delivery to use with the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 that I picked up in late June, as it only has USB-C connections. Should I buy a 100W USB C Charger as an accessory, or is it unnecessary? Your video is almost three years old, and you are inquiring if things have changed with the Anker 8+1 hub and newer ones, such as the 555.
Of great interest for me: How do latencies/ping measurements compare among these hubs when cellphone ~tethering/supplying internet over the hub's ethernet jack to a connected device alongside those data rates?
i saw your using acasis USB4 right? there's no reduce speed on M1? i'm using on imac m1 with WD SN750 2TB, couldn't get advertised write speed..... only get around 1000-1100...read speed was okay...... had tested on MBP M1 also, seems same situation.... did u try on any 2TB nvme?
Just wondering: 2:00 the drive is connected to a USB 3.0 Hub, even if it is recognized as a 3.1 .... could there be a USB 3.0 throttle ? USB 3.0 --> 5 Gbps USB 3.1 --> 10 Gbps
@@tdcattech Maybe I interpret it wrongly, but the information that appears at 2:00 is that the drive is connected to a 4 port USB 3.0 Hub, and this hub is then connected to a USB 3.1 bus. So the hub seems to be acting as a 3.0 connection.
Ah, sorry, yes. You're quite right. I didn't spot that. I have just connected this to my work laptop (Windows) and, although I can't speed test, the device manager now shows an Intel USB 3.1 Host Controller and 2 x Generic SuperSpeed USB Hubs (as well as a load of other stuff). I don't have a clue why the Mac appears to use a USB 3.0 hub for this connection but that might well be the reason for this bottleneck. Many thanks.
@@tdcattech so basically it’s a macOS issue that this hub is only detected as USB 3.0 instead of 3.1 10Gbps? Or does it mean 10Gbps data port only works in intel-based PC/Mac?
@@tdcattech Hello.! I was doing speed tests and I found something quite strange. If you connect the SSD through a USB-C to USB-C cable, to the USB-C 10gbps port of the hub, in the device tree of the Macbook it shows you that it recognizes it in the USB 3.0 HUB and gives you only one speed of 5Gbps. On the contrary, if you connect the SSD with a USB-C to USB-A 3.1 cable, to one of the USB-A 3.1 10Gbps ports of the Hub, in the device tree of the Macbook it shows you that it recognizes it in USB 3.1 HUB, And if it gives you the speed of 10Gbps. I don't know why this happens.
thank buddy. for now i have macbook air m1, 1 4k external monitor and 1 external ssd. should i buy this hub? i am likely gonna buy it. I prefer one hub for charger so now have only one port left (type c thunderport 4) to reach the 4k external monitor (lg 27up600) and external ssd asus rog strix.
One more question please. Plugging my Ethernet cable in this hub gives me half the speed as going directly into the Ethernet port on the back of my iMac. Is this to be expected and for what reason? Thanks.
@@Laporte48 Shouldn't work like that but consider that you are sharing data across one port, so if you have other stuff going on, there could be a speed reduction. If you plug in the hub and ethernet, you should see a 1gbps connection (about 112MB/s) which should match what you get on the iMac.
You talked about the handshake of the device to the USB storage devices but you didn't test the handshake between the hub and you're mac, you should of unplugged from the mac then replugged in
Oh, you also asked about VAVA. I've never tried them but they look similar (and I know that does not mean they are the same in any way) to the the Satechi hubs. All metal, sleek design. I have a video coming out in a week or two on this hub from Satechi - geni.us/satechislim - It's similarly priced to the VAVA and is very nice to use. I haven't speedtested yet though. That will be in the vid.
I've never used a Satechi but they certainly win on the design and build quality front with their sleek aluminium case ( geni.us/satechiv2 - I was looking at this one). Depends what you need though. I would miss a USB-C data port and the Satechi is only USB 3.0 5gbps whereas the Anker is 10gbps USB 3.1 (assuming your laptop supports it).
If your laptop and devices can use 3.1 then it would technically be faster. It really depends what you’re doing. You’ll only need 10gbps if you’re regularly moving big files.
Will it get hot when connected to ethernet for hours, just ethernet , and will it affect my m1 macbook pro cause a lot of hubs were causing damage to m1s online, also i am looking at caldigit soho but it does not have a ethernet connection, what do you recommend thanks in advance.
It will get warm. This hub has never got more than warm for me. As for whether it will damage your M1 Mac, I'm not going to commit on that one. All I will say is that it has not damaged mine to date. :-)
@@tdcattech yes, sad, but true, Had it for a year and it worked pretty flawlessly until yesterday it just died. Power light comes on but does not connect to any of my computers...
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Thanks for the video. You answered to multiple questions i had about hub and power supply to it. God bless you
Very detailed comparison... very good info for people like me searching for answer regarding this topic. Thank you sir God bless you
I have a M1 MacBook Air and I have just bought this anker hub.
I have an ssd Samsung T7 shield. Strangely I get around 650 mbps through the hub, the some as directly connected to usb-c on MacBook. I also have an intel 27´ iMac and on this older computer (2017) the ssd gets around 900mbps speed directly connected to usb-c. If I connect the ssd through the hub I get the some speed - 900 mbps on my iMac. I can't understand the results...but it seems the hub is actually 10Gbps...
Thanks for the video
I appreciate your evaluation and attention to power charging the 8+1 hub with Anker. I recently purchased the Anker USB C Hub, 555 (8-in-1), with 100W Power Delivery to use with the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 that I picked up in late June, as it only has USB-C connections. Should I buy a 100W USB C Charger as an accessory, or is it unnecessary? Your video is almost three years old, and you are inquiring if things have changed with the Anker 8+1 hub and newer ones, such as the 555.
I bought a generic type c hub probably 10$ . Microsd card supposedly 100mbps shows barely 30mbps read
good test. thank you.
Does it have problems with overheating? And if it does, does it disconnect all the devices connected to it randomly?
Can you do a speed test on the ethernet port? Mainly for latency, ping, and achievable bandwidth.
I did it today. I get 900mbps download and 200mbps upload which is very good.
Of great interest for me:
How do latencies/ping measurements compare among these hubs when cellphone ~tethering/supplying internet over the hub's ethernet jack to a connected device alongside those data rates?
i saw your using acasis USB4 right? there's no reduce speed on M1? i'm using on imac m1 with WD SN750 2TB, couldn't get advertised write speed..... only get around 1000-1100...read speed was okay...... had tested on MBP M1 also, seems same situation.... did u try on any 2TB nvme?
If you check the notes on the Acasis hardware, the WD SN750 is not fully supported and may see speed reductions to 10gbps.
Hi there. Could you tell me if this hub works with the iPad Mini 6th Gen 2021? Mine has the iPadOs 16.3. Thanks in advance. Best regards
Just wondering: 2:00 the drive is connected to a USB 3.0 Hub, even if it is recognized as a 3.1 .... could there be a USB 3.0 throttle ?
USB 3.0 --> 5 Gbps
USB 3.1 --> 10 Gbps
I don't think so. The laptop is USB4.0 which should be fully backwards compatible with USB3.1. I need to get hold of another computer to test this on!
@@tdcattech Maybe I interpret it wrongly, but the information that appears at 2:00 is that the drive is connected to a 4 port USB 3.0 Hub, and this hub is then connected to a USB 3.1 bus. So the hub seems to be acting as a 3.0 connection.
Ah, sorry, yes. You're quite right. I didn't spot that. I have just connected this to my work laptop (Windows) and, although I can't speed test, the device manager now shows an Intel USB 3.1 Host Controller and 2 x Generic SuperSpeed USB Hubs (as well as a load of other stuff). I don't have a clue why the Mac appears to use a USB 3.0 hub for this connection but that might well be the reason for this bottleneck. Many thanks.
@@tdcattech so basically it’s a macOS issue that this hub is only detected as USB 3.0 instead of 3.1 10Gbps? Or does it mean 10Gbps data port only works in intel-based PC/Mac?
@@tdcattech Hello.! I was doing speed tests and I found something quite strange. If you connect the SSD through a USB-C to USB-C cable, to the USB-C 10gbps port of the hub, in the device tree of the Macbook it shows you that it recognizes it in the USB 3.0 HUB and gives you only one speed of 5Gbps. On the contrary, if you connect the SSD with a USB-C to USB-A 3.1 cable, to one of the USB-A 3.1 10Gbps ports of the Hub, in the device tree of the Macbook it shows you that it recognizes it in USB 3.1 HUB, And if it gives you the speed of 10Gbps. I don't know why this happens.
Macbook pro m1 2020 13.3inch it's can charging pass in anker hub? It's good?
thank buddy. for now i have macbook air m1, 1 4k external monitor and 1 external ssd. should i buy this hub? i am likely gonna buy it. I prefer one hub for charger so now have only one port left (type c thunderport 4) to reach the 4k external monitor (lg 27up600) and external ssd asus rog strix.
I have the some computer and received today this hub. It just works great with everything, even with an audio interface which was a surprise for me
cheers! @@rodolfomartinsvoiceover_rmvox
This hub does go to 1080p 144fps?
I plan to buy this hub for my iMac, my question is if there is any benefit to running power in if used on a desktop computer?
No. Not that I can see. If you've already got sufficient power on the desktop, it can be powered entirely from that.
@@tdcattech Thank You.
One more question please. Plugging my Ethernet cable in this hub gives me half the speed as going directly into the Ethernet port on the back of my iMac. Is this to be expected and for what reason? Thanks.
@@Laporte48 Shouldn't work like that but consider that you are sharing data across one port, so if you have other stuff going on, there could be a speed reduction. If you plug in the hub and ethernet, you should see a 1gbps connection (about 112MB/s) which should match what you get on the iMac.
@@tdcattech With Ethernet only plugged into hub I get 500-600 mbps max, Ethernet into iMac port delivers 1.0 Gbps plus. Mystery, thanks for your time.
You talked about the handshake of the device to the USB storage devices but you didn't test the handshake between the hub and you're mac, you should of unplugged from the mac then replugged in
It might be the usb-c cord
Does the HDMI works without the PD in? I bought one but it requires power in to make the HDMI works.
Yes. No external power is required. The PD in is just for pass through to the laptop etc.
@@tdcattech Thanks for your immediate reply! My unit is faulty then.
It might depend on how much power your laptop can supply from the USB-C port you’re using with the hub. 🤷🏻♂️
@@tdcattech I'm using M1 Macbook Air
Hi, I'm looking for the Anker 7 in 1. Do they have the same transfer speed?
What do you think of the VAVA hub? Thanks!
The Anker 7-in-1 is USB 3.0 5gbps. The 8-in-1 has the potential of 10gbps USB 3.1 providing your computer supports it (which it seems mine does not!)
@@tdcattech Unfortunately, it is no longer available on Amazon (Italy) :/
Not in stock or discontinued? I can see it on Amazon UK but it's at £85.99 which is the highest the price has ever been on this product!
Oh, you also asked about VAVA. I've never tried them but they look similar (and I know that does not mean they are the same in any way) to the the Satechi hubs. All metal, sleek design. I have a video coming out in a week or two on this hub from Satechi - geni.us/satechislim - It's similarly priced to the VAVA and is very nice to use. I haven't speedtested yet though. That will be in the vid.
I’m looking at this hub or the Satechi one. Which would you recommend?
I've never used a Satechi but they certainly win on the design and build quality front with their sleek aluminium case ( geni.us/satechiv2 - I was looking at this one). Depends what you need though. I would miss a USB-C data port and the Satechi is only USB 3.0 5gbps whereas the Anker is 10gbps USB 3.1 (assuming your laptop supports it).
I can’t see if this one has 3.1 so maybe the Anker would be best?
If your laptop and devices can use 3.1 then it would technically be faster. It really depends what you’re doing. You’ll only need 10gbps if you’re regularly moving big files.
@@tdcattech I gave up trying to find a fine type-c hub with 4k60hz rj45 and at least 3 USB ports. Maybe you have some in mind
Is the advertised 10gbps cumulative, eg two drives simultaneously connected and transferring at 5gbps each?
Yes. It’s a limitation of the USB 3.1 connection to the laptop so you won’t be able to achieve 10gbps on multiple devices at the same time.
your usb c pd input has to have a 65w power brick
Have you tried it?
Will it get hot when connected to ethernet for hours, just ethernet , and will it affect my m1 macbook pro cause a lot of hubs were causing damage to m1s online, also i am looking at caldigit soho but it does not have a ethernet connection, what do you recommend thanks in advance.
It will get warm. This hub has never got more than warm for me. As for whether it will damage your M1 Mac, I'm not going to commit on that one. All I will say is that it has not damaged mine to date. :-)
@@tdcattech i guess its a risk we have to take until apple starts making their own hubs
I doubt that will ever happen but, assuming it worked flawlessly with their laptop controllers, could save us a lot of headaches.
My anker just died, totally bummed...
😢
@@tdcattech yes, sad, but true, Had it for a year and it worked pretty flawlessly until yesterday it just died. Power light comes on but does not connect to any of my computers...
Its hilarious all these youtube videos finding out the speeds are better powered. 😂
I mean really. 😂🤣