J5create 7 Port USB 3.0 High Performance Mini Hub with 1x Fast Charging Port

This hub was top of my list before reading a lot of reviews on this site for various other USB hubs. I bought this hub for two key reasons - it's mains powered (see my comment below*) and has the added bonus of a fast charge port - two things other hubs didn't provide (as well as the number of USB ports in the hub itself).
I'm glad I chose this hub.
The cable connecting hub to USB 3.0 port is long enough to ensure a consistent, secure connection (some cables of same type/thickness/rigidity are ridiculously short, ergo necessitating workarounds like cable ties/gaffa tape/double sided tape etc to keep things in place in case the cable moves...view more This hub was top of my list before reading a lot of reviews on this site for various other USB hubs. I bought this hub for two key reasons - it's mains powered (see my comment below*) and has the added bonus of a fast charge port - two things other hubs didn't provide (as well as the number of USB ports in the hub itself).
I'm glad I chose this hub.
The cable connecting hub to USB 3.0 port is long enough to ensure a consistent, secure connection (some cables of same type/thickness/rigidity are ridiculously short, ergo necessitating workarounds like cable ties/gaffa tape/double sided tape etc to keep things in place in case the cable moves slightly and causes a brief loss of full connectivity - something that can be really annoying, e.g. when working on files stored on external hard drives).
(While not a significant decider for me, it may be for some?) It's low profile - sleek.
It's also well designed and sturdy.
Hub design allows easy access to ports without disturbing other connections.
However, (as with ANY low profile USB hub) care does need to be taken removing connectors when there are others either side of it. That said? The USB ports on this hub are not flimsy, and the connections are secure. Therefore, it'd take quite a bit of mishap/effort to dislodge another connection.
It *is fully plug and play - no reboot required or anything. I connected multiple devices at once - mouse, keyboard, external hard drive, two phones for access to files on them, a USB drive dedicated to ReadyBoost, and one of my security cameras. Being the most 'resource hungry' device I connected, my 4TB drive took the longest to be recognised, though still not a significant delay - i.e. a few more minutes than less resource intensive devices, as one could resonably expect. Mentioned only as something to be mindful of after connecting devices to the hub and experiencing the 'is it/will it work?' wait as things are prioritised by operating system/system settings. While I've had zero problems with anything I've connected? Suggest if device isn't recognised? Try disconnecting/reconnecting, use OS driver update options...and/or the thing everyone seems to loathe doing because it means closing a bazillion browser tabs one's had open for years/multiple apps with multiple unsaved files (or similar) - reboot ;-)
*I highly recommend choosing a hub that has a mains powered option (cable included is icing), because relying on USB power alone isn't the best for responsiveness/performance/battery life/longevity.
Highly recommend this hub - also a very well priced option vs others. Would buy again.
Performance, functionality, value for money - checks all the right boxes as far as I'm concerned.
No cons to note - the following isn't something that's an issue for me personally.
Maybe (maybe) the power cable plug might be too big for some people? Because it IS slightly wider than one socket on a 'normal' spaced power board. However, a power board with wider spaced sockets is an easy fix. Given some/many power cable plugs ARE wider? A power board with additional space between sockets should really be standard kit for anyone setting up a device haven/home office/IT cave/gaming den/whatever. As noted - it's NOT something I consider a deal breaker, especially considering the hub is mains powered, thus the pros are numerous - performance being a major one.

The initial unit I got was faulty and would have connection issues due to loose internals, pretty much useless. After getting a replacement unit, I've had no issues to speak of and it's been a very convenient solution for device management. Not much else to say, does as it should.
Build quality is acceptable, no inherent design flaws, it works. The initial unit I got was faulty and would have connection issues due to loose internals, pretty much useless. After getting a replacement unit, I've had no issues to speak of and it's been a very convenient solution for device management. Not much else to say, does as it should.
Build quality is acceptable, no inherent design flaws, it works.

By: Thinker 24/08/24

Verified Owner

Hub works quickly and cleanly. No problems, Hub works quickly and cleanly. No problems,

Absolutely recommended product as it works as it supposed to be.
Used with my tablet which has only 1 USB-A, with this now I can connect my usb drive, keyboard, mouse etc.... as it use it's own power from power adapter and doesn't use usb power Absolutely recommended product as it works as it supposed to be.
Used with my tablet which has only 1 USB-A, with this now I can connect my usb drive, keyboard, mouse etc.... as it use it's own power from power adapter and doesn't use usb power

This is a terrible product.

First, it sometimes disconnects and reconnects the external hard drives for no reason. I would just get notifications that my drives were disconnected then reconnected.

Second, I connected a flash drive to it then got a message that it was unusable. Then without doing anything, the flash drive was now available. While copying a large file, it then became unusable again. I connected my flash drive to a usb port on my laptop and was able to copy my files without a problem.

Third, the USB dongle for my wireless mouse and keyboard doesn't work well when connected to the J5Create hub. My mouse is erratic and ju...view more This is a terrible product.

First, it sometimes disconnects and reconnects the external hard drives for no reason. I would just get notifications that my drives were disconnected then reconnected.

Second, I connected a flash drive to it then got a message that it was unusable. Then without doing anything, the flash drive was now available. While copying a large file, it then became unusable again. I connected my flash drive to a usb port on my laptop and was able to copy my files without a problem.

Third, the USB dongle for my wireless mouse and keyboard doesn't work well when connected to the J5Create hub. My mouse is erratic and jumps all over the place. This doesn't happen on a regular USB port or when I use a cheap non-powered USB hub.

Fourth, after about 3 weeks of using it I'm not getting a notification that my USB device is unrecognized.

I sent an email more than a week ago to J5Create support and have gotten no reply.

I had an issue where when I had my Quest 3 plugged into my laptop other my wireless keyboard would get input lag.
I had hopped a powered USB hub would solve this issue.
It looks like the powered USB plug on this hub is power only, not power and data. So this wasn't a solution for me.
I still have the Quest 3 + keyboard lag issue with using this hub.

I had originally bought this open box, but it didn't work at all. The USB to hub connection was flaky. I returned it and the next one works fine. I had an issue where when I had my Quest 3 plugged into my laptop other my wireless keyboard would get input lag.
I had hopped a powered USB hub would solve this issue.
It looks like the powered USB plug on this hub is power only, not power and data. So this wasn't a solution for me.
I still have the Quest 3 + keyboard lag issue with using this hub.

I had originally bought this open box, but it didn't work at all. The USB to hub connection was flaky. I returned it and the next one works fine.

It works as described - takes all my external extras - Staff at PBTech knowledgable and friendly! Have bought from them in the past and will buy from then in the future! It works as described - takes all my external extras - Staff at PBTech knowledgable and friendly! Have bought from them in the past and will buy from then in the future!

A product that works perfectly. A product that works perfectly.

Plugged one thing in to charge and stopped working not even 24 hours. Plugged one thing in to charge and stopped working not even 24 hours.

I was using this on my PS5 as I needed more USB ports but the hub has connection issues. The main cable is a micro B female and it’s s my opinion that this is the cause of the connection issues as it just had a flimsy connection. It will frequently disconnect the devices I have plugged into the hub. It does have a separate power source so I’m probably just going to use as a charger as one of the ports support fast charging. I was using this on my PS5 as I needed more USB ports but the hub has connection issues. The main cable is a micro B female and it’s s my opinion that this is the cause of the connection issues as it just had a flimsy connection. It will frequently disconnect the devices I have plugged into the hub. It does have a separate power source so I’m probably just going to use as a charger as one of the ports support fast charging.

Works well as you would expect, well built, used for about a month. Works well as you would expect, well built, used for about a month.

It works well, although it struggled to run two screens from my laptop (lag/delay on the screens).

I switched the screens so they no longer run through the J5 hub, which fixed the problem.

I've used the product for two weeks. It works well, although it struggled to run two screens from my laptop (lag/delay on the screens).

I switched the screens so they no longer run through the J5 hub, which fixed the problem.

I've used the product for two weeks.