Our take
Choose HU101 when a fixed setup needs many USB-A connections and the ability to switch individual ports without unplugging each cable. The product information describes ten USB 3.0 ports, BC1.2, and a 12V/4A supply. Its key limitations are that the old Amazon ASIN is not tied to the model and the available listings do not establish a simultaneous charging budget or measured transfer performance.
A fixed desk or workstation with many USB-A peripherals that benefits from individual port switching and can accommodate a separate 12V supply..
It is a poor fit for a portable one-cable laptop dock, a buyer who needs confirmed laptop PD charging, or a buyer who requires independently verified throughput or current Amazon model mapping.
Pros & cons
What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.
What works in its favor
- The product-specific article identifies model HU101 and ten USB 3.0 ports.
- Individual switches and BC1.2 are listed, along with a 12V/4A supply.
- The package description names a USB-A-to-B host cable and an A-to-C adapter.
What to weigh up
- B08TVS7KSZ was not crosswalked to HU101, so the exact current offer must be checked.
- The 5Gbps and 1m cable claims come from an indexed listing rather than a verified test.
- BC1.2 support does not establish a guaranteed charge rate for every port or device.
Specifications and exact model details
The key details
| Model covered | HU101 |
|---|---|
| Host connector | USB-A host cable; A-to-C adapter also listed |
| USB 3.x data ports | 10 USB 3.0 data ports listed |
| Installation | Cabled desktop hub with individual port switches |
| Hub power | 12V/4A supply listed in the package |
| Host charging | BC1.2 charge support listed; laptop PD not 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
Do you actually need ten data ports?
The Gadgeteer's feature listing identifies HU101 as a ten-port USB 3.0 hub. That count suits a desk with numerous wired peripherals, such as input devices, printers, and storage, where a compact four-port model would require another splitter. Treat all ten as the article's listed USB 3.0 data ports, but remember that they share one host connection. A larger count creates more places to attach devices; it does not provide ten independent computer links or guarantee that every high-demand drive can transfer at the same time at the interface maximum. Plan the hub around the peripherals and host connection you have.
What does the individual switch layout change?
The product-specific article describes a switch for each port. This can make a crowded desk easier to manage when a device is used only occasionally: its connection can be turned off at the hub rather than removed from the socket. The source also lists BC1.2 charging support, but it does not provide a separate per-port current table or establish that every switched socket charges every device. Do not read the charging feature as a phone-charger specification without checking the current model label and the connected device's needs. The practical advantage documented here is control over individual ports, not a guaranteed charging result.
Can your computer and desk supply power it needs?
The package description lists a 12V/4A supply, so HU101 is a powered desk hub rather than a minimal travel splitter. Reserve space for the adapter and a nearby outlet, and check that the current package includes the stated supply before buying. The article also lists a USB-A-to-B host cable and an A-to-C adapter. That gives a described route for connecting to USB-A and an adapter-based route to USB-C, but buyers should check the connector arrangement and host compatibility rather than treating the included cable as a universal promise. Separate hub power is not laptop charging; no USB-C PD pass-through is documented.
What can you infer from the 5Gbps listing?
RoboticsDNA's indexed catalogue names 5Gbps and a one-metre cable, while the direct page fetch was a cache miss. Those are catalogue specifications, not a measured transfer test. The Gadgeteer article contains its author's personal testing and evaluation; this assessment relies on its factual model and package details instead. If several storage devices will move data concurrently, treat the shared host link and the computer's port as real constraints. The 5Gbps label identifies the advertised interface class, not a per-device outcome or a reason to expect a particular file-copy time.
How should you identify the current offer?
Historical ASIN B08TVS7KSZ was not crosswalked to HU101, and its Amazon page was a cache miss. Search for the HU101 model and compare the ten-port face, individual switches, and supply/cable package with the offer you see. The Gadgeteer article identifies a specific HU101 product, but it does not prove current inventory or that every search result is the same unit. Check the current listing before ordering.
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Before you buy
Does HU101 have a switch for each USB port?
Yes. The product-specific article lists individual switches for its ten ports.
Is a 12V/4A supply listed?
Yes. The article's package details list a 12V/4A power supply.
Is B08TVS7KSZ confirmed as the current HU101 offer?
No. The historical Amazon page was unreadable and was not mapped to the HU101 article.
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.
- The Gadgeteer product-specific HU101 feature and package listing; editorial testing statements excluded ↗ — checked October 5, 2026.
- The Gadgeteer HU101 model, port, switch, BC1.2, supply, and package-cable details; personal evaluation excluded ↗ — checked October 5, 2026.
- RoboticsDNA indexed HU101 port, 5Gbps, cable, and supply claims; direct fetch was a cache miss ↗ — checked October 5, 2026.
- Historical Amazon ASIN page returned a cache miss; exact mapping to HU101 is unverified ↗Paid link · We may earn a commission. — checked October 5, 2026.
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