Technical specifications confirm this Acer manifold utilizes a 4-port USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller and signal redrivers to maintain 10Gbps integrity over the 0.5ft tether. The 100W Power Delivery (PD) pass-through circuit is subtractive, with the hub consuming approximately 15W for internal logic and downstream port powering. Material analysis identifies the aluminum chassis as a functional heatsink to prevent thermal throttling of connected NVMe SSDs.
Operational highlights include:
- Sustained 10Gbps throughput across four Type-C ports.
- 85W effective charging output to host devices.
- Driverless architecture for Windows and macOS stability.
Performance metrics indicate the unit does not support DisplayPort Alt-Mode, precluding use with USB-C monitors. Aggregated specification data lists a total absence of legacy USB-A ports, requiring adapters for older peripheral standards.
The Belkin Connect 4-Port Hub offers a similar PD-enabled 10Gbps data layout with an alternative industrial design. This unit acts as a specialized data-first manifold in the USB-C hubs category.
