8 Best USB C Hubs in Malaysia 2024 - Brand Reviews

Why it’s Our Top Pick

As USB-C slowly makes its way across the ever-changing digital world, USB-A is still widely used. For those who use a large number of ports including a fair amount of USB-A slots, here is a nice selection for your needs.

Overview

With a slender size and dark chrome finishing, the Vention USB-C hub comes with a varied number of ports - from 5 in 1 device, up to 9 in one device. However, all hubs share one defining feature : each hub has 3 USB-A ports, and a HDMI port to boot. The 9 in 1 has a 3.5mm Ethernet port as well. Aside from this, the hub supports 4K HD projection, to make any visual output stunning.

Performance

With a lightning fast charging speed at a maximum of 87W, the CNBHB is definitely quite a powerhouse - working with all types of devices from Android to Apple. According to satisfied users, the hub works as well as expected, although it may overheat underling hours of usage.

As the world continues to embrace the USB-C port adding it to its lineup of products, it spawned a product niche - USB-C docks, to help you keep interconnectivity between devices that have no yet switched to adopting USB-C connectivity.

Designed with a sleek metallic look and feel, Kingston’s Nucleum USB Type-C Hub combines a variety of slots we’ll explore below.

Overview

The Kingston Nucleum contains a total of seven ports : 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A (USB 3.1), 1 HDMI , 1 microSD ; and 1 SDHC port.

For its size, this hub has packed plenty, as its slightly larger than hand-sized, made with silvery aluminium to match the overall aesthetic of Apple Products. Besides this, it’s light and rather thin, with its size a comfortable addition on any table whilst working, or in a carrying bag while travelling.

Performance

Connecting a power cable through the hub into a device would see the Kingston hub deliver roughly 60 Watts of power, which is enough to sustain a standard MacBook, granted there are no intensive power-vacuums running, such as games or video / graphics design. Besides that, the choice of sockets added in the Kingston is generally a good fit for any user, although those who may use more USB-A type devices might find two ports too little.

Coming in two colours and a host of applications, the Baseus USB-C Hub is a rather simple plug and play option to consider.

Overview

This USB-C hub comes in two colours : dark grey and a metallic blue, and has options for 4 in 1 hubs, up to 8 in 1 with a little screen showing the power usage of the hub is visible as too. The 4 in 1 hub has a special slot for USB 2.0 as well, useful for users who have some older devices. Aside from this, the hub supports fast charging for multiple devices connected to it.

Performance

Despite the wattage stated as up to 100W of power and lightning fast charging, users have reported that their devices do not charge as quickly when multiple ports have been used. Regardless, it’s powerful in its own right, with a light chassis and quick connectivity speed.

Looking for a sturdy hub to suit your needs? If you have the budget to invest in a good hub, the Anker AB383 8 in 1 is definitely a noteworthy recommendation.

Overview

Consisting of 8 ports including a HDMI, two USB-C, an SD, microSD, two USB-A and ethernet slot, the Anker AB383 is a reliable and handy addition to your computer arsenal. It can handle up to 100 W of input, with an output of 85 W to any devices charging from it. This incredible range of functions can run on most systems from Android and iOS devices, to laptops and desktops.

Performance

Even under heavy usage or when used with a USB mouse, the Anker fares smoothly for most users. So far its reliability and stability outshine the rest, although one may be dampened a tad by the hefty price tag.

For users who are into gaming with a Nintendo Switch, this hub is a good option to consider - more details below.

Overview

With an RJ45 Ethernet cable and three USB-A slots, the UGreen RJ45 Hub is relatively simple and works right out of the box. One of the pairings it shines best with is the Nintendo Switch, although it works well with PC and other devices as well.

Performance

The description for the product states that it can go up to 1000 MBPS in terms of speed, with users lauding its compatibility with the Nintendo Switch. However, there have been minor reports on using the hub and a Switch, with the effects it has on other devices’ internet connection.

Just need one adapter to connect a device? We’ve got you covered with the Remax RA-OTG1 - a tiny, single port converter from USB-A to USB-C.

Overview

Tiny but exceedingly useful, the Remax RA-OTG1 is a little accessory that comes in useful if you don’t use multi-functional hubs all that often, and need to adapt a USB-A cable, or pen-drive once in a while. It can work on mobile phones as well, with an addition of an app provided by the seller to test if your phone is capable to connect to it.

Performance 

For something as simple as this product, it has garnered a significant amount of positive reviews from users, being easy to use and that it’s cheap.

Unlike the other options on the list, this selection has a VGA port, HDMI, 1 USB-A and a USB-C Charging port.

Overview

Connecting both VGA and HDMI cables will trigger the Extend mode in which both monitors or projectors connected will show the same images. On the dock, an 87W pass-through charge is implemented as well. In terms of compatibility, the hub is usable for both mobile and desktop devices.

Performance

Out of a number of good reviews extolling the usefulness of the product, it’s noted that for some set ups, the Extend mode may not work properly as intended. However, Mirror mode works properly. Other than that, a boon of this item is its connection and data transfer speed.

For a design that can blend in with the aluminium bevels of an Apple iPad, look no further than the uniquely shaped - but equally useful Baseus Bend Angle.

Overview

It may be rather uniquely shaped, but this angled chassis melds it together with the device, creating an almost seamless extension of the iPad or iPhone. The hub contains a HDMI, USB-A, TF, SD and charging USB-C port, alongside a magnetic pad that keeps it stuck securely to your device.

Performance

Overall as a product, the functions work well and it pars very nicely with making an iPad a workstation on the go. However, it’s good to note that it may not properly fit in the iPad case, according to one user.