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UGREEN
50985 Four-Port USB 3.0 Data Hub

Four USB 3.0 data ports with optional supplemental micro-USB power; adapter not included. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

UGREEN 50985 is a straightforward four-port USB 3.0 data hub with an optional supplemental power input. Its strongest use is peripheral and storage expansion, not charging phones. Buyers should verify the host cable and current package, especially if external power is needed.

Consider it for

A user who needs four USB 3.0 data connections and can supply an appropriate separate adapter for demanding peripherals if needed..

Look elsewhere if

A buyer seeking a phone-charging hub, an included supplemental adapter, USB-C downstream ports, or a confirmed current US package.

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Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • Saved marketplace sources associate model 50985 with ASIN B07MGL1VW1.
  • Four USB 3.0 data ports and an up-to-5Gbps seller rating are listed.
  • A supplemental micro-USB power input is available for demanding peripherals.

What to weigh up

  • The seller says the supplemental power adapter is not included.
  • The listing warns against charging devices from the hub.
  • The Amazon.com offer and computer-side plug were not verified.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model covered50985
Host connectorComputer-side connector is not confirmed for the US offer
USB 3.x data portsFour USB 3.0 data ports; up-to-5Gbps is a seller claim
InstallationFour-port data hub; exact cable and placement details need offer confirmation
Hub powerSupplemental micro-USB power input; seller says adapter is not included
Host chargingNot described as a phone charger or USB-C host-charging hub

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 5, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

Use the four ports for data peripherals

The saved exact-model seller listing describes four USB 3.0 downstream data ports and rates them up to 5Gbps. That layout can help connect a mouse, keyboard, flash drive, or compatible external storage device to one host port. The stated rate is a seller specification rather than an independent measurement, and devices share the host connection. Treat this as a four-port expansion hub, not a promise that several drives will each sustain the maximum listed rate at once.

Separate supplemental power from data and charging

The seller describes a micro-USB input for extra power when high-draw peripherals are attached and explicitly says the adapter is not included. That power path is meant to support the hub's connected devices; it does not make the unit a phone charger. The same listing cautions against charging devices through its data ports. If a hard drive needs supplemental power, source a suitable adapter separately and confirm voltage and current requirements from the current manual.

Check the host plug and package in the US offer

PriceHistory associates the store code B07MGL1VW1 with UGREEN model 50985, and the exact-model retailer page supplies the port and power information. The Amazon.com detail page could not be opened in the saved check, and the product packet says the host connector still needs verification. Inspect the current offer's cable end, model marking, and package contents before ordering. The ASIN mapping is useful, but it does not establish current availability or that every marketplace region uses the same bundle.

Use the speed claim as a class, not a test result

The up-to-5Gbps claim describes the USB 3.0 interface class in the retailer record. It is not a measured throughput result, and real transfers depend on the host, connected drive, cable, and other active devices. This matters when choosing between a simple peripheral hub and a storage-focused setup. If data rates are critical, compare the host port and storage device specifications and avoid assuming a small hub will preserve a full advertised line rate across all four sockets.

Choose 50985 only when its role matches

Model 50985 is a fit for someone who wants several USB 3.0 data connections and accepts that optional external power may require a separate purchase. It is not the right choice for a USB-C display dock, card reader, network adapter, or device-charging station based on the saved evidence. Before checkout, confirm the current US listing still shows the four-port model, the required host plug, and the optional micro-USB input. Use the model search if the direct result does not show those details.

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Before you buy

How many data ports are listed?

The saved seller record lists four USB 3.0 downstream data ports.

Is the supplemental adapter included?

No. The saved seller record says it is not included.

Does the listing recommend charging phones?

No. It cautions against using the data hub as a charger.

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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