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Macally TRIHUB9 nine-port powered USB hub and charger

Seven data ports plus two dedicated charge outputs. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

TRIHUB9 is a powered desktop hub and charger whose nine sockets have different roles: seven transfer data, and two are dedicated charging outputs. Its USB-A host and regional power package should be checked against the desk and device mix.

Consider it for

A desktop user wanting a powered USB-A hub with a clear mix of faster and legacy data ports plus separate charging sockets..

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It is not a USB-C laptop dock with HDMI or Ethernet, and its charge-only sockets are not additional data ports.

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Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • Seven data ports and two charge-only outputs are distinguished
  • Three USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 data ports are listed
  • An external 12V/4A supply is specified

What to weigh up

  • The 80cm USB-A host cable may limit placement
  • Regional adapter package can differ
  • Power sharing under simultaneous load is not fully specified
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredTRIHUB9
Host connectorUSB-A host cable, 80cm is listed
USB 3.x data portsThree USB 3.0 data ports and four USB 2.0 data ports; one USB 3.0 port is USB-C
InstallationPowered desktop hub with angled aluminum port face
Hub powerExternal 12V/4A supply; regional package details vary
Host chargingDedicated charge sockets are not laptop PD pass-through

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

Count seven data ports separately from two charging sockets

Macally identifies TRIHUB9 as a nine-port hub and charger, but the important distinction is that only seven ports carry data. Those seven include three USB 3.0 connections and four USB 2.0 connections; the other two are dedicated charge-only outputs. This matters when a desk setup needs both peripherals and charging, because the two charging sockets do not add keyboard, mouse, or storage connections. The tilted face and aluminum body are described for desktop placement. Before buying, compare the actual port labels with the devices you intend to connect rather than relying on a single nine-port headline.

Place faster storage on the USB 3.0 group

The manufacturer lists one USB-C and two USB-A USB 3.0 data ports, plus four USB-A USB 2.0 data ports. The first group is the better match for peripherals that benefit from a faster interface, while the USB 2.0 sockets suit lower-speed devices. Macally states maximum interface rates up to 5Gbps for USB 3.0 and 480Mbps for USB 2.0; those are rated ceilings, not a promise of simultaneous real-world throughput. This mixed layout can be useful when older accessories remain in service, but users should identify each socket before attaching a storage drive or other device where port speed matters.

Plan for the external power supply and regional package

The product documents an external 12V/4A supply for the powered hub. Macally's official page is the TRIHUB9-UK regional version, and B&H also lists a 12V/4A adapter for its TRIHUB9 record. Confirm the wall plug and contents for the exact offer; a UK package should not be assumed for every listing. The maker describes charging behavior on data ports as well as two dedicated charge-only sockets, but it does not give a complete simultaneous-load explanation. Treat the per-port and total output values as manufacturer claims and check device requirements when several accessories will draw power together.

Keep USB-A host and cable reach in view

The documented TRIHUB9 uses a USB-A host connection and an 80cm cable. That works for a computer with an available USB-A port and a hub positioned fairly close by. It is not a direct USB-C host hub, and the source does not establish a USB-C adapter in the box. Measure the route from a laptop or tower to the intended location; the 80cm lead may be too short for a shelf or a monitor stand across the desk. The desktop shell and angled ports help make the sockets accessible, but placement still depends on cable reach and a convenient power outlet.

Verify model and package before ordering

The official European page names TRIHUB9-UK, while B&H lists TRIHUB9 and a USB-A host. Both sources describe the seven-data/two-charge arrangement, but the wall-adapter region follows the package code. Historical ASIN B07F5ZNVFK is not mapped to a current Amazon offer. Search using the exact model name and inspect the power adapter, USB-C data port, four USB 2.0 ports, and two dedicated charging outputs in the selected listing. No current availability or hands-on test is claimed here; the recommendation rests on the documented port roles and external power requirement.

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Before you buy

How many ports transfer data?

Seven: three USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports.

Are the two dedicated charging sockets data ports?

No, Macally describes them as charge-only.

Can it connect directly to a USB-C-only host?

The documented TRIHUB9 host connection is USB-A; a suitable adapter would need separate verification.

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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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