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JoyReken
JoyReken USB-C-host four-port USB 3.0 hub, black, 2-foot lead

Four USB 3.0 data ports from a USB-C host with hub-only auxiliary power. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

This JoyReken listing may fit someone who needs four USB-A data sockets from a USB-C host and wants a two-foot cable for placement flexibility. It is a poor choice for device charging, USB-C peripheral data, display output, Ethernet or card access based on the documented functions. The exact Amazon page identifies the black two-foot listing; no separate maker model code was found.

Consider it for

A user who wants four USB-A data connections from a USB-C host and values a longer lead plus optional fixed desk placement, without needing display or charging functions..

Look elsewhere if

Skip it if you need a USB-A host, device charging, laptop PD, video, Ethernet, card access or a verified simultaneous-load performance figure.

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Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • The listing specifies four USB 3.0 data ports.
  • It clearly separates its hub-only power input from charging.
  • The two-foot lead and adhesive pad offer placement options.

What to weigh up

  • The side USB-C input is not a data or device-charging port.
  • The 5Gbps figure is a seller maximum claim, not a measured result.
  • Video, Ethernet and card-reader functions are not documented.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredUSB-C-host four-port USB 3.0 hub, black, 2-foot lead
Host connectorUSB-C host
USB 3.x data portsFour USB 3.0 data ports
InstallationTwo-foot lead with adhesive mounting
Hub powerSide USB-C input powers the hub only
Host chargingNo device-charging or laptop PD output documented

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

Four USB-A data connections from one USB-C host

Amazon describes this JoyReken listing as a way to expand one USB-C port into four USB 3.0 data ports. That makes its purpose narrower than an all-purpose docking station: it adds familiar USB-A connections for keyboards, mice, game controllers, flash drives and other USB peripherals. The product summary names several computers and consoles, but compatibility still depends on the host port accepting a hub and providing the features needed by the attached device. A buyer who wants HDMI, wired networking, or card readers should choose a model whose product page explicitly names those connections. This one is a four-port data splitter based on the listed configuration.

Read 5Gbps as an interface claim

The product page claims USB 3.0 transfer up to 5Gbps. That is a nominal connection ceiling, not a measured file-copy result or a per-port guarantee. A host or peripheral using an older USB generation can run at that slower standard, and multiple active devices may share the hub's upstream connection. The seller page does not describe a bandwidth allocation table or the results of simultaneous storage transfers. If a workflow depends on a particular measured rate, this page does not supply enough evidence to promise it. Match the USB generation of the computer and accessory, and treat the headline number as a maximum claim.

Keep the auxiliary power port in its proper role

JoyReken says the side USB-C port can supply power to the hub but cannot transfer data or charge other devices. It also explicitly says that the hub is not intended for charging. Buyers should not count that socket as a laptop Power Delivery connection or assume it can replenish a phone. Its described role is to supplement the hub itself when connected peripherals need more power, with the seller saying this may support stability for power-demanding peripherals. The page does not state an adapter wattage or current limit, so it cannot establish how many bus-powered drives the unit can support together.

Check desk placement, cable reach, and decorative light

The black listing includes a two-foot cable and double-sided adhesive tape. A longer lead can put the four downstream sockets within reach when a computer sits on a riser or tower, while adhesive mounting can keep the hub from sliding across a desk. It is a practical arrangement for fixed placement, but tape is a semi-permanent mounting choice and depends on a clean, suitable surface. The listing also describes a V-shaped light cycling through seven colors. That is a visual feature, not a connectivity benefit, and buyers who prefer an unlit work area may not value it. No dimensions or light-disable control were verified in the page text reviewed.

Who should consider this listing

This product may fit someone who specifically needs four USB-A data sockets from a USB-C host and wants a two-foot cable for flexible placement. It is a poor choice for device charging, USB-C peripheral data, display output, Ethernet, or card access based on the documented functions. The exact Amazon item page ties B08NJ6LXHF to JoyReken's black two-foot listing and the page displayed no featured offer when inspected, so this guide does not state a current price or availability. JoyReken's separate FlyingVHUB product page names four USB-A outputs and a four-foot cable; that separate design is not a reason to assume this Type-C-host listing has the same physical configuration.

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Before you buy

Can the side USB-C port charge a phone?

The listing says it only supplies power to the hub.

Does the hub provide HDMI or Ethernet?

Those features are not documented.

Is B08NJ6LXHF the black two-foot version?

Amazon's Product Summary lists that page as black and 2ft.

Where can I check the current price?

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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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