# Speedy Circular USB Ports The Anker USB 3.0 Hub Has a Transfer Rate of Up to 5Gbps By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-11-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-usb-30-hub References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/463915887691303899/Anker-USB-3.0-2-Port-Hub) & [ianker](http://www.ianker.com/product/68ANHUB-B2A) The Anker USB 3.0 Hub is a high-speed, dual port mobile work station with a transfer rate of up to 5 Gbps. The $16 hub doesn't require any drivers to operate, and the circular hub, which comes with a 3.3-foot cord to connect to a desktop, is easily transportable in either your pocket, your bag or in the palm of your hand, such is its sleek, linear design. The Anker USB 3.0 Hub's dual port means that hot swapping, plug and play functions and full backward compatibility with USB 2.0/1.1 is achievable, and comes with a built-in surge protector. The hub is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8, and Mac OS 9.1 and above. For those with a Mac OS X Lion 10.7.4, users should upgrade to Mountain Lion 10.8.2 or later to avoid unstable connections. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile USB Hubs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating smaller and more lightweight mobile USB hubs for on-the-go professionals. - **High-speed Data Transfer:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in improving data transfer speeds for greater efficiency and productivity in the workplace. - **Plug and Play Functionality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating easier and more seamless plug and play functionality for USB hubs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The tech industry can capitalize on the need for smaller and more efficient USB hubs for professionals who work on-the-go. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can invest in producing USB hubs with faster data transfer speeds to improve workplace productivity. - **Retail:** The retail industry can market and sell USB hubs with seamless plug and play functionality to make technology more accessible and user-friendly for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Professional Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-568-usbc-docking-station.md) - [High-Power Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5in1-core-hub.md) - [Hub-Integrated Computer Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-nano-docking-station.md) - [Hyper-Efficient USB Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vava-8in1-usbc-hub-pro.md) - [Laptop-Compatible USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-1.md) - [10-in-1 USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-c-multimedia-10.md) - [7-in-1 USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-usb-c-hub-7.md) - [Transparent Multi-Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docknova-usbc-hub.md) - [Pocket-Sized Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperdrive-usb4-mobile-dock.md)