USB 3.0 4-port interface hub SAVIO AK-71 with USB-C host, 5000 Mbit/s, 2-year warranty

The AK-71 USB-C to 3× USB-A 2.0 + 1× USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 hub is a compact passive adapter with an integrated USB-C cable that expands a computer or laptop USB-C port into four USB-A ports. It provides one high-speed USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 port (up to 5 Gbps) and three USB-A 2.0 ports (480 Mbps), making it suitable for connecting an external drive alongside peripherals such as a keyboard and mouse. The hub draws power from the host USB port (5 V) and supports Windows, macOS and Linux systems.

Advantages

The AK-71 hub increases available USB-A connections without requiring external power, enabling simultaneous connection of storage devices and input peripherals. Its mix of one USB 3.1 Gen 1 port and three USB 2.0 ports lets you allocate higher bandwidth to external drives while keeping keyboards, mice and other low-speed devices on the 2.0 ports. The integrated short USB-C cable and compact dimensions make it convenient for use with modern thin laptops and limited desk space.

Key specifications

• Type: USB-C to USB-A hub
• Interface: USB 3.1 Gen 1
• Input: 1× USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (male)
• Outputs: 1× USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (female), 3× USB-A 2.0 (female)
• Data transmission: up to 5 Gbps for USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 port; 480 Mbps for each USB-A 2.0 port
• Hub type: Passive
• Power supply: USB 5 V (bus-powered)
• Supported OS: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11, macOS, Linux
• Dimensions: 101 × 17.3 × 7.3 mm
• Cable length: 18 cm

How to use

Connect the AK-71 USB-C male plug to an available USB-C port on your computer. Plug high-bandwidth devices such as external SSDs into the USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 port to benefit from up to 5 Gbps transfer speed, and connect mice, keyboards or other low-speed peripherals to the USB-A 2.0 ports. The hub is plug-and-play and does not require driver installation; it receives power from the host USB port. For optimal performance, avoid connecting multiple high-power or high-bandwidth devices simultaneously if the host port cannot supply sufficient power or throughput.

Recommendations

Use the USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 port for external storage devices that require higher transfer rates and leave keyboards, mice and similar peripherals on the USB-A 2.0 ports. Ensure the host device provides sufficient power when connecting multiple peripherals, and avoid using the hub with devices that require dedicated external power.