Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub

  • Price: $6.99
  • Instant Savings: -$0.50
  • Offer ends FEB 11 '12
  • You Pay: $6.49
  • B&H # IO4PUSB2H
  • Mfr# GUH285

Protect Your Purchase

 

What item is right for you?

Ask our Experts!

866.276.1435
Live Chat

The 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub from IOGEAR turns one USB 2.0 port into four. This is a great choice for users who are tired of constantly swapping out cables to connect their multiple USB devices. This compact hub's small size is perfect for notebook computer users and ideal for anyone who needs to expand their computer's USB capabilities.

Expandability
The hub allows you to expand your USB connections. Users often need to connect external drives, iPods, digital video cameras, memory card readers, and other external devices to their computer via USB connections. Adding a hub will allow you to quickly make these connections without constantly swapping cables.
Compact Size
The hub features a compact size and integrated cable, making it a perfect choice for notebook computer users. Notebook computers often only have a few USB ports, making this a necessary accessory for the mobile computer user.
Hot Swappable
USB devices are often hot swappable. This hub fully supports that capability, allowing you to connect and disconnect devices without powering down your computer.
Interface - Connectors 4x USB 2.0
Data Transfer Rate 60MB/sec
LED Indicators Yes
Bus/Host Powered Bus-Powered
System Requirements
Computer USB 2.0 port
Operating System Windows 2000, XP, Vista; Mac OS X 10.3.9
Power
Hub 500mAh/port
Adapter None
Environmental Requirements
Operating Operating Temperature: 32-113°F (0-45°C)
Storage Temperature: 14-158°F (-10-70°C)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.7 x 0.35 x 1.2" (9.4 x 0.9 x 3cm)
Weight 0.05 lb (0.02kg)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
 
4.5

(based on 57 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (38)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (12)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Small (49)
  • Reliable (36)
  • Easy to set up (28)
  • Fast (27)
  • Easy to setup (19)

Cons

  • Flimsy construction (3)

Best Uses

  • Desktop (33)
  • Home (29)
  • Small networks (9)
  • Laptop / office (8)
  • Larger networks (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • High bandwidth user (44), Low bandwidth user (8)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (40), Business (15)
    • Computer Platform:
    • PC (11), Mac (6)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

So convenient I bought 2 more 4 friends!

I had to switch to exclusively laptops at work. I missed my full-sized keyboard, mouse and dedicated printer. With this hub I need to make (or remove) only 1 connection to have all...Read complete review

I had to switch to exclusively laptops at work. I missed my full-sized keyboard, mouse and dedicated printer. With this hub I need to make (or remove) only 1 connection to have all the comforts of a desktop and the portability of a laptop. Several of my friends at work were in the same situation, and for under five bucks, their problems were also solved.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

Looks good but flimsy wire

its not bad for the price and i might purchase another one soon, i use it to connect my keyboard, mouse, mp3 and phone when im in bed and my laptop is further. ...Read complete review

its not bad for the price and i might purchase another one soon, i use it to connect my keyboard, mouse, mp3 and phone when im in bed and my laptop is further. because my usb ports are always in use i find this item necessary.

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 57 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-20

Back to top

Previous | Next »

 
4.0

It's cheap but seems to work

By Doin' it Digital

from Seattle, WA.

About Me Low bandwidth user

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easily Expanded
  • Easy To Setup
  • Fast
  • Small

Cons

  • Flimsy Construction
  • Wire looks cheap

Best Uses

  • Desktop
  • Home

Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

I have more devices than USB slots, so I bought this product.
It's cheaply made but works and does what it's suppose to do.
It's a little weird that the connecting wire is wrapped with foil tape.
Looks like a DIY repair, but who cares for the price. Maybe I'll wrap the foil with black tape, then I won't notice it. Ha !

  • Primary use:
  • Personal
  • Computer Platform:
  • Mac

Comment on this review

 
5.0

Works like a charm !!

By The Finn

from Ft Worth TX

About Me High bandwidth user

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Setup
  • Small

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

      No disappointments. None expected. Very compact design, and works exceptionally well. No cons.

      • Primary use:
      • Business
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC

      Comment on this review

       
      1.0

      Barely works

      By e

      from New York

      About Me High bandwidth user

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Small

      Cons

      • Unreliable

      Best Uses

      • Desktop
      • Home
      • Small Networks

      Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

      I need this for my laptop - but the connection keeps dropping.

      • Primary use:
      • Business
      • Computer Platform:
      • Mac

      Comment on this review

       
      4.0

      Good value

      By Student Film Maker

      from Michigan

      About Me High bandwidth user

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Setup
      • Reliable
      • Small

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Desktop
        • Home

        Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

        I use this to connect my printer and scanner. Works fine, and the price is right.

        My only complaint is about the connecting cable. It makes for awkward placement in the USB port - the wire should be attached to the back of the connector, not the side.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Computer Platform:
        • PC

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Does it Job

        By Jason

        from New York, NY

        About Me High bandwidth user

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Setup

        Cons

        • Short Cable

        Best Uses

        • Desktop
        • Home

        Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

        Its only down side is the piece that connects to the computer poorly design and cable doesn't extend far enough. It seems like the cable is going to break.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Computer Platform:
        • PC

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Does its job

        By Pill pusher

        from houston, tx

        About Me High bandwidth user

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Setup
        • Fast
        • Reliable
        • Small

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Desktop
          • Home

          Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

          i needed this to use with a keyboard and mouse. It's cheap and does its job. What more do you want?

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Computer Platform:
          • PC

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          port expander saves the day!

          By Lee

          from Boston MA

          About Me High bandwidth user

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easily Expanded
          • Easy To Setup
          • Fast
          • Reliable
          • Small

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Laptop

            Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

            two-minutes after I cut it out of it's plastic packaging it was in use.

            • Primary use:
            • Business
            • Computer Platform:
            • PC

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            Just What I Needed!

            By Graduate Student

            from Laramie, Wyoming

            About Me High bandwidth user

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Setup
            • Fast
            • Small

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Laptop office

              Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

              This is a perfect little hub--just what I needed. Amazingly affordable, and there were no shipping fees! I don't know how these guys can make money! It arrived within a couple of days and solved my lack of USB problem! Thank you!

              • Primary use:
              • Business
              • Computer Platform:
              • PC

              Comment on this review

               
              4.0

              Good for some things, not for others

              By Little Brown Bird

              from San Francisco, CA

              About Me Low bandwidth user

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Setup
              • Small

              Cons

              • Incompatible

              Best Uses

              • Home
              • Independent devices

              Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

              I wanted to use this to connect both my external drives for backup purposes, but this turned out to be something the backup software couldn't deal with. Would be good for multiple devices that are independently used.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Computer Platform:
              • PC

              Comment on this review

               
              5.0

              Best for Price and Quality

              By mrgadget01

              from Delphos, OH

              About Me High bandwidth user

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Setup
              • Fast
              • Reliable
              • Small

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Desktop
                • Home
                • Portable Computers Lapt
                • Rack Mounted
                • Small Networks

                Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

                I use this for my DJ/Karaoke business. I use USB ports up with audio, video, and two hard drives. This baby gives you four ports for the use of one on the computer. And the price is very reasonable. The small hookup cable is short, but folds neatly inside the unit for storing or travel. No need to run outside power as it takes power from the computer.

                • Primary use:
                • Business
                • Computer Platform:
                • PC

                Comment on this review

                 
                5.0

                Simple

                By DSPhoto

                from Phoenix

                About Me High bandwidth user

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Setup
                • Fast
                • Reliable
                • Small

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Desktop

                  Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

                  Works great

                  • Primary use:
                  • Business
                  • Computer Platform:
                  • Mac

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  4.0

                  Easy to use

                  By jenny

                  from Sao Paulo, SP

                  About Me High bandwidth user

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Setup
                  • Small

                  Cons

                  • None

                  Best Uses

                  • Home

                  Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

                  Very easy to use.

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal
                  • Computer Platform:
                  • Mac

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  3.0

                  Great expansion and cheap

                  By Liquid

                  from New York

                  About Me High bandwidth user

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Setup
                  • Reliable
                  • Small

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

                      Only had 3 ports on my laptop, Mouse, External keyboard, and Harddrive filled all three. short wire hangs the unit on the side of my laptop but it works well. I was able to add several more hardrives.

                      • Primary use:
                      • Business
                      • Computer Platform:
                      • PC

                      Comment on this review

                       
                      1.0

                      Would be nice if worked

                      By Richard

                      from Caldwell, WV

                      About Me High bandwidth user

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                        Cons

                        • Unreliable

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

                          Product did not work.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Personal
                          • Computer Platform:
                          • PC

                          Comment on this review

                           
                          5.0

                          Works Great, No Brainer to Use

                          By anthollis

                          from Pell City, Alabama

                          About Me High bandwidth user

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easily Expanded
                          • Easy To Setup
                          • Fast
                          • Reliable
                          • Small

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Desktop
                            • Home

                            Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

                            I needed more ports for my 27" I-Mac, so far this works great. I have it completely full and have slowing down or delay. I thought it may take longer to to use something plugged into it like a delay of 1 second but that is not the case.

                            It is inexpensive and perfect for me. Works with pc or mac

                            • Primary use:
                            • Personal
                            • Computer Platform:
                            • Mac

                            Comment on this review

                             
                            5.0

                            IT WORKS

                            By jhack55

                            from Provo, UT

                            About Me High bandwidth user

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Setup
                            • Reliable
                            • Small

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Desktop
                              • Home

                              Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

                              FANTASTIC hub. All I can say is I've had NO problems. Perfect.

                              • Primary use:
                              • Personal
                              • Computer Platform:
                              • Mac

                              Comment on this review

                               
                              5.0

                              Simply perfect

                              By Stef

                              from Rome, Italy

                              About Me High bandwidth user

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Fast
                              • Reliable
                              • Small

                              Cons

                              • None

                              Best Uses

                              • Home
                              • Travel

                              Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

                              I've found this item very useful for my desk computer, and it's stil working well after a few months always linked, so I've bought a second one for my portable computer!

                              • Primary use:
                              • Personal
                              • Computer Platform:
                              • PC

                              Comment on this review

                               
                              5.0

                              Best buy item

                              By Penamas

                              from Brunei

                              About Me High bandwidth user

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easily Expanded
                              • Easy To Setup
                              • Small

                              Cons

                              • NIL

                              Best Uses

                              • Desktop
                              • Home

                              Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

                              Handy item to have for your laptop USB connectivity.
                              Organize your USB ports accordingly and allow connection of multiple USB devices at one side of the laptop/PC rather than both sides and or the back of the laptop/PC.
                              It also helps the visibility of available USB ports rather than searching left,right and back for available USB ports.
                              Normally, I connect the USB mouse on one side of the laptop while this item connects to printer, USB broadband modem and flash memory stick.
                              I purchased this item together with a laptop.

                              • Primary use:
                              • Business

                              Comment on this review

                               
                              4.0

                              Good purchase

                              By Chris

                              from Western Massachusetts

                              About Me Low bandwidth user

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Setup
                              • Reliable
                              • Small

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Desktop
                                • Home

                                Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

                                Compact and easy to use and store.

                                • Primary use:
                                • Personal

                                Comment on this review

                                 
                                5.0

                                2 inch cable works well

                                By Wideranging

                                from New York City

                                Comments about Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub:

                                A number of reviews complain about the 2 inch cable but I like the way works on my Toshiba laptop which has a USB port on the left side whose rear edge is an inch and a half from the rear edge of the computer (slightly under 2 inches when the lid is open). With the 2 inch cable, the usb hub lies neatly behind the computer when it is open, almost like having 3 ports in the rear of the computer and one on the side. If you have a left side port whose rear edge is less than 2 inches from the back of the computer when open, it will work well, otherwise you'll need an extension cable.

                                Comment on this review

                                Displaying reviews 1-20

                                Back to top

                                Previous | Next »

                                Cables & Adapters

                                Pearstone -  USB 2.0 Type A Male to Type A Female Extension Cable (10')
                                  • Original: $7.49
                                  • Save: $0.75
                                • Price: $6.74
                                 

                                What's in the Box

                                Iogear 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
                                • 3-Year Limited Warranty
                                 
                                 
                                See any errors on this page? Let us know.

                                Close

                                Close