Transcend launches HUB5C USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C hub

Transcend launched a new USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C hub with 10GB/s transfer capability, 60W Power Delivery, UHS-II SD Card Reader, and more.

Transcend HUB5C 6-in1 USB-C hub

The first Transcend Type-C hub with the latest interface

Transcend's HUB5C is a 6-in-1 hub that expands the functionality of Type-C devices like laptops, smartphones, and tablets.

It provides additional USB-C and USB-A ports for data transfer, a 60W Power Delivery charging port, SD/microSD card slot from a single USB Type-C connection.

Transcend said that the HUB5C boasts a durable USB-C cable. The USB-C port also uses the USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface that has transfer rates that goes up to 10GB/s. This is twice as fast from Gen 1.

This means that if it is paired with a fast SSD, like Transcend's ESD350C, it can reach 1,000MB/s.

In addition, USB PD 3.0 allows for 60W power pass-through which means users can connect its laptop manufacturer's charger to the port or use and power bank that supports USB PD protocol.

It also serves as an SD/microSD card reader with dual card slots. It supports UHS-II and UHS-I standards.

With all these features, HUB5C manages to retain a lightweight, portable design which is great for people on the go.

No information about its price and availability yet but we will surely update you once we get more details about the HUB5C.

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