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[SOLVED] How to Choose the best USB hub for me

Keithngan162

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So I am in need of a USB hub. I need at least 3 USB ports and 1 Ethernet port.
I have already found one that has those things, the UGREEN USB hub, it has 3 USB ports and 1 gigabit Ethernet port. It uses USB 3.0

Can it support all of my 3 usb devices because my headset and mouse has rgb and i dont know, maybe that uses a little more power.
My 3 USB devices are:
1. Steelseries Arctis 5 gaming headset
2. Steelseries Rival 100 gaming mouse
3. Samson GO mic

My Ethernet cable is the UGREEN cat7 flat 15m ethernet cable

 
Solution
Yes indeed, a mains-powered USB hub is always better than a USB-powered one if you want to avoid possible issues with power availability through USB ports when using multiple USB devices (especially portable hard drives).