A 16-port USB 3.0 hub for about 20,000 yen is available from Century!　USB3.0 Hub Meijin 16-port" released.

A huge USB 3.0 hub "USB3.0 Hub Meijin Juroku Dan" (model number: CHM-U3P16) with 16 USB 3.0 ports equally spaced on its 285mm-long metal body is now available from Century.

This 16-port USB hub supports USB 3.0 for all ports; the red ports numbered 13 to 16 have a "charge mode" for quick charging of mobile devices, and the mode switch on the main unit can supply a maximum of 5 V/2 A (only for charging when in charge mode).

Incidentally, the maximum current supplied per port, excluding charge mode, is 900mA; the total of 16 ports can supply up to 7800mA, and a high-capacity AC adapter of approximately 80W is included.

In addition, LEDs are provided to indicate the connection status of each port at a glance, and a strong magnet is attached to the back of the main unit so that it can be fixed to a steel desk as it is (screw fixation is not possible).

The upstream side has one USB 3.0 Standard B connector, and the downstream side has one USB 3.0 Standard A connector. 5Gbps/480Mbps/12Mbps/1.5Mbps communication speeds (all theoretical values). The main unit measures 60 (W) x 25 (H) x 285 (D) mm and weighs approximately 420 g (not including accessories).

The price is as follows

USB3.0 Hub Meijin 16-Step (CHM-U3P16)
19,800 yen (excluding tax): Tsukumo eX.
21,384 yen (including tax): PC Shop Ark