Best USB 3.0 hubs 2021

The Anker 10-port hub has seven USB 3.0 data ports that offer transfer speeds of 5Gbps, so all your connections are super fast. It also has three dedicated ports for charging, all rated at 2.1 amps, which will keep your favorite devices juiced. If you're looking for a hub that will stay at your desk, the Anker 10-port hub is probably your best bet.

This slim hub doesn't require an external power source; you simply plug it into a USB port on your computer or laptop, and you're ready to go. With four USB 3.0 ports on the front, you get access to 5Gbps data transfer speeds that will keep all your downloads and uploads moving along smoothly.

If you're looking to go heavy on data ports and want to also charge your connected accessories, TP-Link's powered USB hub might do the trick. It has seven USB-A 3.0 ports, as well as two charging ports with 5V or 2.4A each, with power from a connected AC adapter. It's slim, it's built well, and it's available at a reasonable price.

Not having an Ethernet port on your laptop can be a drag, especially if you commonly travel to places that don't precisely know what Wi-Fi is. This TeckNet hub has three 5Gbps USB 3.0 ports in a row along the top and an RJ45 Ethernet port on the hub's front face. It's not quite as slim as some other portable options, but it will still fit into your laptop bag without a problem.

This hub has seven USB-A 3.0 ports for data transfer and three for 60W charging, and each port has a power switch to enable and disable individually. Enjoy transfer speeds up to 5Gbps, charge your devices, and always know which ports are being used thanks to the LED power indicators.

If you'd like individual power switches and LED indicators but don't need 10 ports, Sabrent also makes a smaller hub with the same features. The four USB-A ports deliver transfer speeds up to 5Gbps, and above each port is a press-button switch ringed by a blue light. You don't get charging capabilities, but it's small enough to slip into your pocket.