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Sabrent
HB-U14P 13-Port USB 2.0 Hub

For a powered desk setup with 13 USB 2.0 ports. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

Choose HB-U14P when a desk needs a large number of legacy USB 2.0 connections and the two six-port switch groups suit the setup. The included adapter is useful, but neither it nor the port count proves a safe current budget for every attached device.

Consider it for

A desktop with many legacy USB peripherals where thirteen USB 2.0 ports and an external adapter are useful, after checking the exact model, footprint and power needs..

Look elsewhere if

It is not a high-speed storage hub, a per-port switched controller, or a charging recommendation for phones and high-draw devices without a documented current limit.

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Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • Sabrent identifies model HB-U14P as a thirteen-port USB 2.0 hub.
  • An external power adapter is listed, and the manual describes two switches for groups of six ports.
  • The broad port count can reduce repeated plugging for legacy desk peripherals.

What to weigh up

  • The USB 2.0 interface is limited to the maker's up-to-480Mbps claim.
  • Per-port current, total adapter wattage and simultaneous bandwidth are unknown.
  • The official package line says '3 Port' despite the model page's 13-port layout, and the historical ASIN is unverified.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredHB-U14P
Host connectorHost connector unknown
USB 3.x data portsThirteen dedicated USB 2.0 data ports; no USB 3.x ports listed
InstallationLarge desktop hub with two group switches; dimensions and cable reach unknown
Hub powerIncluded AC adapter; total output and per-port current are unknown
Host chargingNo host-charging pass-through documented

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

A large expansion strip for USB 2.0 equipment

HB-U14P is designed for a desk with many USB peripherals: Sabrent identifies 13 downstream USB 2.0 ports. That makes it different from compact USB-C docks aimed at displays or memory cards. There is no HDMI, Ethernet or card reader in the maker's specifications. The broad port count can be useful for lower-bandwidth accessories, but it does not make the hub a modern high-speed storage dock. Confirm that the exact model code appears on the offer before choosing it from an Amazon search.

USB 2.0 puts a clear limit on transfer expectations

Sabrent lists high-speed USB 2.0 at up to 480Mbps, with backward compatibility for older USB 1.1 devices. This is an interface-level maximum and not a measured file-copy rate. The inspected specification does not provide separate data-rate guarantees for multiple active ports or an aggregate bandwidth figure. For keyboards, mice and legacy peripherals, port count may matter more than speed. For fast external SSDs or regular large backups, a USB 3.x hub is a better fit to investigate.

Two switches control groups rather than individual ports

The manual describes two switches for the 13-port layout and says each controls a group of six ports. That is a useful distinction from a hub with independent per-port buttons: users should not assume they can toggle every port separately. The manufacturer does not document the exact current limit of each group or whether a switch interrupts power only or also affects data in every configuration. Check the manual's diagram and the current product photos if group control matters to your setup.

An adapter is included, but the power budget remains unknown

The row title and Sabrent's page/manual identify an included power adapter. External power can help support a large peripheral count, but no inspected source gives a complete per-port current rating or total output budget. Avoid treating the adapter as a charging supply for phones or tablets; the product is described as a data hub, and no dedicated device-charging feature is documented. For high-draw drives or specialized equipment, ask Sabrent for current limits and use a hub whose power specification matches the load.

Verify the ASIN and ignore a package-line typo

The official product page's package list has a '3 Port' phrase that conflicts with its own 13-port title and specs. The HB-U14P code and detailed port description identify the model; B0CCQHH8Z6 was not confirmed by a current Amazon detail page. Use the exact-model search, check the Sabrent label and switch arrangement, and verify the adapter is included in the particular offer. This review is source-based and makes no testing, customer-review, ranking, price or availability claim.

Plan the desk space and adapter placement

Thirteen downstream sockets make HB-U14P a substantially different desk choice from a pocket hub. The saved sources identify an included adapter and two group switches, but they do not provide dimensions, cable reach, adapter wattage or a total current limit. Before choosing it for a crowded workspace, check the current unit and power-supply dimensions and leave room for the cable path. The 13-port count can reduce repeated unplugging for legacy USB 2.0 peripherals, but it does not resolve whether a particular collection of devices fits within the adapter's undocumented power budget. If a device needs a stated current or must remain individually switched, ask for those model-specific details before attaching it; the shared adapter rating is not a substitute for a per-port figure.

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Before you buy

Is HB-U14P a USB 3.0 hub?

No. Sabrent identifies it as USB 2.0.

Does the model have thirteen downstream ports?

The model title and specification say thirteen, despite a conflicting package-line typo.

Does each port have its own switch?

No. The manual describes two switches for groups of six ports.

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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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