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Anker A8305 USB-C-to-four-port USB 3.0 hub

Four USB-A data ports from a USB-C host. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

This A8305 suits a USB-C host that needs four USB-A data ports and a published maximum of 5Gbps.

Consider it for

A buyer whose USB-C computer needs four traditional USB-A data connections and who does not need a monitor dock or laptop-charging path..

Look elsewhere if

Skip it when a monitor output, wired Ethernet, card reader, laptop PD pass-through, or verified in-stock offer is essential.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • The historical Amazon page identifies the exact Anker part number and four-port hub.
  • Anker Support confirms four USB-A data ports up to 5Gbps.
  • The direct affiliate destination is tied to the verified ASIN and model.

What to weigh up

  • The inspected product page showed no featured offer.
  • A dedicated laptop PD input, video, Ethernet, and card reading are not listed.
  • Simultaneous throughput and per-port power are not specified.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredA8305 / AK-848061055184
Host connectorUSB-C host connection
USB 3.x data portsFour USB-A data ports, listed up to 5Gbps
InstallationGeneral-purpose hub; no model-specific physical fit is stated
Hub powerA separate hub power input is not listed
Host chargingNo laptop USB-C PD pass-through is listed

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 4, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

Use four USB-A data ports to expand one USB-C connection

Anker's product page describes a USB-C-to-four-port USB 3.0 hub. The Amazon record associates the exact historical ASIN B07DFYQXY7 with the four-port title and lists part number AK-848061055184. Anker's support page provides a matching product name for model A8305 and specifies four USB-A data ports. This layout suits someone whose laptop or tablet has a capable USB-C port but needs several traditional USB-A connections for accessories. The product source does not make this a monitor dock: it does not list HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, or card-reader sockets. Confirm that the host connector and attached-device plugs match your setup before choosing it.

Treat 5Gbps as the published ceiling, not a measured transfer result

Amazon lists USB 3.0 ports at up to 5Gbps, and Anker's support page gives the same maximum for the four USB-A data ports. That number is a specification ceiling rather than a claim that four connected drives each sustain 5Gbps at the same time. The hub shares a single upstream USB-C connection, and the inspected pages do not provide a multi-drive benchmark. For mice, keyboards, printers, or occasional file movement, the port generation may be useful. If high-speed storage is central to your work, check how attached devices and the laptop's own port affect throughput and whether a newer model with higher speeds is required.

Do not assume the hub charges a laptop or attached devices

The manufacturer support page lists four USB-A data ports and does not list a dedicated USB-C power-delivery input. Buyers should not count on this model for laptop charging pass-through or as a separate multi-device charging station. The Amazon page describes USB connectivity but does not provide a charging-power budget for attached devices. If your plan includes powering portable hard drives or charging phones, ask Anker for the exact model manual and power limits. A USB data port can sometimes provide bus power, but the sources here do not state its per-port current or total supply. Do not equate the hub's USB-C host plug with a charging input.

Check the exact model and current offer separately

The Amazon page is a strong match to the frozen ASIN and the part number. Anker's support page calls the four-port USB-A product A8305. The historical page displayed no featured offer when inspected, so a verified product page does not guarantee that an exact unit is currently buyable. Before purchasing, check the seller, condition, cable arrangement, return terms, and package contents for any offer attached to the page. The affiliate link is direct because the ASIN and exact product title are verified; its use does not claim present stock or price. If Amazon shows a different title or model, recheck before treating it as the same hub.

Match the host connection and expected port roles

The A8305 is an expansion accessory, not a full laptop docking station. It can serve a peripheral-focused desk where four USB-A data connections are the main need. The sources do not list video, Ethernet, memory-card access, or a separate power-delivery input. Those absent functions matter if one adapter is expected to carry a monitor, wired network, or a charging path as well as peripherals. Check your computer's USB-C capability and the product's included host cable before ordering. For required functions, rely on the A8305-specific port list rather than assuming that other Anker hubs share the same connection pattern.

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Before you buy

How many downstream data sockets does Anker list?

Anker lists four downstream USB-A data ports.

What maximum data rate is published?

Anker publishes a maximum interface rate of up to 5Gbps.

Is the exact ASIN verified as the Anker hub?

Yes, but the inspection did not find a featured offer.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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