Eleks Power Console and USB Hub

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Eleks Power Console and USB Hub

Name: Eleks Power Console and USB Hub
Brand: Eleks
SKU: eleks-power-console-and-usb-hub
Price: 59 USD
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Have an abundance of USB devices but a shortage of ports? It’s a charging conundrum that plagues many tech enthusiasts—and with the new Power Console and USB Hub, Eleks has the solution Read More

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Sep 18, 2023

There is no mention of which model this drop is selling. I checked eBay and they have various models ranging from NK1 to NK5 and pricing is about the same or lower with free shipping from China. Model NK3 and NK5 come with voice commands. Definitely, USB 2.0 is a drawback. The unit looks great, nice as a gadget.

Crosshairs

127

Sep 17, 2023

Looks cool but what killed the product for me is usb 2, too dated to be useful would love to see an updated version.

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rfmarves

Jul 26, 2023

Very nice aesthetically. I love the look... but provides even less functionality than the less-than-30-dollar switched powered hub I found elsewhere... just look for "Powered USB 3.0 Hub, Wenter 11-Port Hub Splitter (7 Faster Data Transfer Ports+ 4 Smart Charging Ports) with Individual LED On/Off Switches" It was just $28.99 and has switches even for data devices, which run at USB 3.0 speeds. Charging is still slow... but not as slow.

Tomini

Jul 22, 2023

I like the design, but can anyone tell me the use case for this?
I am genuinely interested... The charging speed is a joke, especially since it's a hub and that means it should supply enough power for everything AND the data speed is even bigger of a joke. I just can't find a scenario where this would actually serve a purpose on it's own. So...

Bump the wattage to 60W
give it at least USB 3.2 gen 1 ports (previously known as USB 3.0)

I love the design, but creating actual e-waste just because it looks cool ain't it chief.

bostonnyla

Jun 21, 2023

Does it come with 220v?

Ed3291

Keyboard Club Member

Jun 19, 2023

this would be awesome if it was USB 3.0 and could switch between two computers. A pair of USB-C ports for fast charging (at least 30 W) and its golden.

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Ed3291

Keyboard Club Member

Jun 26, 2023

I agree with USB 2.0 and charging but lets be honest. With the changes made just for being able to switch inputs it would cost over $100. I am not sure who would want to pay over $100 for a USB 2.0 hub that can switch inputs with max 15 W charging. With USB 3.0, fast charging and some USB-C ports people could talk themsevles into paying over $100 for it. I totally understand the design surcharge I mean it looks awesome but USB 2.0 for $70? I can't justify a usb 2.0 hub for even $40. With a price this high they should be turning this design into a Dock with the unique option to switch between input devices.

Aimu_p43j77

Jun 28, 2023

Ed3291I understand what you say, and I totally would love to buy a USB 3.0, fast-charging hub that looks awesome for $100. But the fact is looking at its current price, that's not happening any day soon. Changing the USB hub to have a switchable input literally cost less than a dollar. The only thing they need to add is a switch IC and an extra USB connector, which cost like $0.2 each(PCB will have 0 cost increase). On the other hand, adding 3.0 and fast charging will likely push this up to 2-3x the price. In order to do fast-changing alone, the USB power hub will basically have to add all components of a fast-changing AC adapter inside, which is a lot more costs compared to what it was, a basic USB splitter (don't even talk about the cost for certifying all of the power related function). Also, USB 3.0 is much more expensive than 2.0 as well (2.0 needs only 4 connections and 3.0 needs 10+ on just one USB header, not counting the cost for a 3.0 IC).

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