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#BEST USB HUBS FOR MAC MUSIC PRODUCTION MAC OS#
#BEST USB HUBS FOR MAC MUSIC PRODUCTION MOVIE#
#BEST USB HUBS FOR MAC MUSIC PRODUCTION DRIVERS#
#BEST USB HUBS FOR MAC MUSIC PRODUCTION FULL#
#BEST USB HUBS FOR MAC MUSIC PRODUCTION PORTABLE#

(Note that unless you have reliable Gigabit Ethernet service, you won’t be able to measure if the port is actually performing at full speed.) For each model in the test group, we verified the connection speed in Network Utility on a Mac, which displays the maximum link speed. Most hubs with Ethernet ports support gigabit speeds, meaning data can transfer at up to 1,000 megabits a second.

Ethernet: A wired Ethernet connection is almost always faster than Wi-Fi and is more reliable, too.

Most hubs support only a 30 Hz refresh rate (the image refreshes 30 times a second) at 4K resolution, but a handful now support a smoother 60 Hz rate, and we prefer those hubs that do. We connected each of the hubs via HDMI to a Philips 272P7VUBNB/27 monitor with the resolution set to 4K, and we used the Blur Busters UFO Motion Test to confirm the refresh rate.

HDMI: A hub can be very useful at a desk, especially if you want to hook your computer up to an external monitor.

Our measured speeds landed largely in the 400 to 425 MB/s range we eliminated any model that was noticeably slower. Most of the hubs we tested advertised USB 3.0 speeds, which max out at 640 megabytes per second on paper. Since SSDs are faster than spinning hard drives, our use of the T5 ensured that the speeds we measured weren’t hindered by the drive.

#BEST USB HUBS FOR MAC MUSIC PRODUCTION PORTABLE#

We ran AJA System Test speed tests using the Samsung T5 Portable SSD (500 GB) to measure transfer speeds. USB-A speed: Although USB-A ports generally don’t support data-transfer rates as fast as those of USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 connectors, it’s still important to be able to transfer data quickly.

Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, one USB-C power Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, one USB-C power Note that the Anker 10-Port 60W USB 3.0 Hub ships with only a USB-A–to–USB-B cable, so you’ll have to buy a separate USB-B–to–USB-C cable to connect it to many modern computers. As a bonus, it’s aesthetically inoffensive-it doesn’t look like it belongs with the greatest hits of ugly ’90s technology, unlike some of the other hubs we’ve tested. It has seven upward-facing USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 data ports with a helpful LED activity indicator for each it also has three 12-watt (2.4-amp) power ports just for charging. It’s also backward compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 and can support a wide range of transfer speeds up to a super speed of 5Gbps.If you’re mainly concerned about connecting to your computer as many devices as you can, choose the Anker 10-Port 60W USB 3.0 Hub.

#BEST USB HUBS FOR MAC MUSIC PRODUCTION MAC OS#

It works with Window, Linux as well as Mac OS and is hope swappable as well as hot-pluggable.

#BEST USB HUBS FOR MAC MUSIC PRODUCTION DRIVERS#

It features a fully plug-and-play set up so doesn’t require the download or installation of any drivers to be up and running. The TP-Link 4 Port 3.0 USB Hub allows you to sync or charge four compatible devices with a max output per port of 900MA.

TP-Link has previously been ranked as the world’s No1 provider of WLAN products so you can trust that you are buying a product that has been built and designed to last and to offer exceptional quality and performance. In fact, with its ultra-compact, unique folding cord design, it’s ideal for travel and is the perfect powered USB hub to take with you on the go. You may also be interested in some of these quality digital-to-analog converters from our list, so check them out.įrom the popular brand TP-Link, up next we have a USB hub that looks slightly different from many of the others we’ve reviewed today but is still every bit as portable and travel-friendly. This Anker ultra slimline USB Hub really has been built to perform and is perfect either for static or on-the-go use. In case that wasn’t enough to give you peace of mind though, Anker also offers an 18-month warranty. It features a sturdy, reinforced built-in cable with a robust exterior casing, and it has heat-resistant connectors. Perhaps one of the most notable features about this Anker 4 Port USB Hub is just how incredibly slimline and compact it is but don’t let that design in any way fool you as to its’ durability.

#BEST USB HUBS FOR MAC MUSIC PRODUCTION MOVIE#

Just to put that into context, it means that you can transfer a high definition movie literally in seconds. With a quick sync option, you can quickly transmit data via USB at speeds of up to 5Gbps. It enables you to turn just one of your computer’s existing USB ports into four additional external ports for all your device charging and data management requirements. If you are looking for a small and speedy USB 3.0 Hub, then you really can’t go wrong with this device from Anker and with over 20 million happy users, this is the brand of choice in homes around the world.