Key Performance Features
SuperSpeed Transfer: Reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is about 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
Higher Power Output: Delivers up to 900 mA to run external hard drives and charge devices faster.
Backward Compatibility: Works smoothly with older USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices.
Port Expansion: Turns a single computer port into 4, 7, or more individual connection slots. [1, 2, 3]
Power Options
Bus-Powered: Draws small amounts of power directly from your laptop or PC; best for light tools like mice and flash drives.
Self-Powered (External Adapter): Plugs into a wall outlet to deliver steady power for heavy-duty items like external SSDs and multi-drive setups. [1]