Why this makes the shortlist
Modern laptops ship with fewer ports than they used to. This hub is the practical answer. The Cable Matters 4 Port USB makes a concrete case: 4.1-star average from 1,178 buyers, consistent across verified purchases. That 4.1-star average across 1,178 purchases isn't marketing copy — it's the accumulated verdict of real buyers.
What you're actually getting
The Cable Matters 4 Port expands your available ports without the bulk of older hubs.
Share Four USB Peripherals Between Four Hosts: The Cable Matters 4 Port USB 3.0 Switch selector is the ideal solution for sharing up to four USB peripherals with up to four separate computers; Use the.
The specs that matter
What the product does in practice:
- Share Four USB Peripherals Between Four Hosts: The Cable Matters 4 Port USB 3.0 Switch selector is the ideal solution for sharing up to four USB peripherals with up to four separate computers; Use the USB KVM to.
- RF Remote Control: Remote controlled USB KVM switch includes a remote control for instantaneously switching USB peripherals between host computers; Store the 4 port KVM switches behind a desk or in a crowded equipment.
- Efficient and Space Saving: USB switch 4 computers reduces cable and accessory clutter; Use the keyboard mouse switch to use one keyboard, mouse, printer, and USB hard drive with up to four computers; Eliminate the need.
- 5Gbps Fast Data Transfer Speed: The 4 port USB KVM supports USB 3.0 speeds of up to 5Gbps; Keyboard mouse switch is backward compatible with USB 2.0 peripherals and works as a USB 2.0 switch; USB C switch supports USB-C.
- USB switch is bus-powered and supports most devices with no external power needed; AC adapter is included for optional external power for devices which may require more power; Built-in on/off switch on the keyboard.
Who this is for
Home office workers who run multiple peripherals from a single laptop will feel the benefit immediately — mouse, keyboard, external drive, and charging dongles all share one connection without juggling. Travelers who carry light but still need port flexibility will appreciate the compact form factor. Anyone dealing with the two-port problem on a modern ultrabook finds this kind of hub stops being optional quickly.
Before you buy
USB hubs share bandwidth. If you're running high-demand devices simultaneously — two fast SSDs, for example — throughput divides across ports. For single-device use or standard peripherals (keyboard, mouse, flash drive), you won't notice. For high-bandwidth parallel transfers, a powered hub with dedicated lanes is a better choice.
Our verdict
A solid usb hub pick supported by 1,178 verified buyers. Listed at -15% off right now, which edges it from 'reasonable' to 'genuinely hard to argue against'. The evidence is there if you look at it plainly: this earns its place on the shortlist.
