1 star for product & listing; 5 for service upon returning.

Both the listing and the box say "1x Fast Charging Port." The "fast" implies that the other ports also charge, but with less power. This hub only has a SINGLE port that charges. (It IS fast, though.) The other ports DO NOT provide sufficient power to charge anything, even slowly.

Customer service personnel were understanding and offered to help find a suitable alternative. 1 star for product & listing; 5 for service upon returning.

Both the listing and the box say "1x Fast Charging Port." The "fast" implies that the other ports also charge, but with less power. This hub only has a SINGLE port that charges. (It IS fast, though.) The other ports DO NOT provide sufficient power to charge anything, even slowly.

Customer service personnel were understanding and offered to help find a suitable alternative.

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 J5create USB 3.0 -7 Port High Performance Mini HUB is excellent value for money in enabling further USB connectivity for those with lots of fixed peripherals.
Multi port (x7), simple to mount on the side of a monitor stand with valcroe tape, thus allowing the outgoing connections to face downward, this to reduce messy 'in-place' cabling issues. With one output facing outward at the end of the HUB allows for easy access for incidental flash drives etc. No downside issues ! The J5create USB 3.0 -7 Port High Performance Mini HUB is excellent value for money in enabling further USB connectivity for those with lots of fixed peripherals.
Multi port (x7), simple to mount on the side of a monitor stand with valcroe tape, thus allowing the outgoing connections to face downward, this to reduce messy 'in-place' cabling issues. With one output facing outward at the end of the HUB allows for easy access for incidental flash drives etc. No downside issues !

No issues with this product, been using it for a month and it has been a lifesaver.
Doesn't take up much space, keeps my workspace tidy and works exactly the way
I need it to - to connect multi peripherals. No issues with this product, been using it for a month and it has been a lifesaver.
Doesn't take up much space, keeps my workspace tidy and works exactly the way
I need it to - to connect multi peripherals.

This is an excellent buy as its effective, clean and simple design, easy to mount on desk or monitor stand and keeps all the unseemly USB cables neatly out of the way. This used to connect a limited 3xUSB port laptop to an array peripherals... Perfect....
Highly recommended. This is an excellent buy as its effective, clean and simple design, easy to mount on desk or monitor stand and keeps all the unseemly USB cables neatly out of the way. This used to connect a limited 3xUSB port laptop to an array peripherals... Perfect....
Highly recommended.

A good product purchased and being used daily for charging ipods and using usb sticks to the local device. A good product purchased and being used daily for charging ipods and using usb sticks to the local device.

Needed something to add multiple devices to a Chromebook and this has fitted the bill perfectly. Needed something to add multiple devices to a Chromebook and this has fitted the bill perfectly.

Been using it for a month now...bought this to connect my 3 x HDD to nvidia shield pro... working seamlessly with no issues. Highly recommend !! Been using it for a month now...bought this to connect my 3 x HDD to nvidia shield pro... working seamlessly with no issues. Highly recommend !!

No more cables going everywhere, works perfectly with my razer gaming gear.

Easy to set up and good value for money.

PB Tech team North Shore were very helpful. No more cables going everywhere, works perfectly with my razer gaming gear.

Easy to set up and good value for money.

PB Tech team North Shore were very helpful.

Does exactly what has been advised - good price Does exactly what has been advised - good price

Adds extra powered usb ports to the limited number that a Mac has available. Adds extra powered usb ports to the limited number that a Mac has available.

OK so far..............but OS isn't picking up a couple drives attached to this hub so mmmmmmmmmmmm OK so far..............but OS isn't picking up a couple drives attached to this hub so mmmmmmmmmmmm