CONNECT IT COMPACT 4v1 USB-A hub + čtečka karet, (2xUSB-A 3.0, 1xSD, 1xMicroSD),
A finger-thin slab of aluminium that hands you back two USB ports and an SD reader, light enough to forget it's in your bag.
This little hub does exactly what it claims and not a gram more: split one USB-A port into two and slot in the occasional memory card. The machined aluminium shell feels noticeably sturdier than the price tag suggests, and at 90 mm long and 20 grams you genuinely stop noticing it in your laptop sleeve. Just don't expect dock-level speeds or a wall of ports — it's a tidy basic, by design.
Reasons to buy
- Solid matte aluminium body that shrugs off fingerprints and weighs a featherlight 20 grams
- Two full USB-A 3.0 ports running at 5 Gbps, quick enough for external SSDs and thumb drives
- Reads both full-size SD and microSD up to 2 TB including SDXC — handy when you juggle camera and drone cards
- True plug & play with no drivers, plus little caps to protect the connectors on the move
Reasons to consider
- The SD and microSD slots almost certainly share one controller, so reading two cards at once won't hit full speed
- Fixed USB-A plug: on a modern USB-C-only laptop you'll need an extra adapter to use it
- Only two ports — too tight if you want a mouse, keyboard and headset plugged in together
What you actually get
The Connect IT COMPACT (model CHU-4060) is a 4-in-1 in the most literal sense: two USB-A 3.0 ports plus an SD and a microSD reader, all packed into a 90 × 20 × 11 mm bar. The shell is milled from a light aluminium alloy with a matte finish, which lifts it a notch above the glossy plastic rivals you find around this same price (roughly fifteen euros). It tips the scale at 20 grams and hangs off a short fixed USB-A plug, so it goes straight into your laptop with no dangling cable.
What to watch out for
The word 'compact' is both the appeal and the ceiling here. Two ports is enough for a mouse and a stick, but anyone expecting a hub to be a full workstation — ethernet, HDMI, several peripherals at once — is in the wrong aisle. This is deliberately a minimalist travel accessory, not a powered desk dock.
Who is it for?
Great for anyone with an older laptop or a mini-PC who simply wants to double up a single USB-A port and pull photos off an SD card now and then. Hobby photographers and drone users who mix SD and microSD will appreciate it too. If you're on a modern USB-C-only laptop, or you want a real dock with display and ethernet, look elsewhere.
FAQ
Can I read an SD and a microSD card at the same time?
Both cards fit physically, but compact readers like this usually share one controller between the slots. Don't count on copying two cards at full speed side by side; one at a time runs smoothly.
Will it work on my USB-C-only MacBook?
Not directly. The hub has a fixed USB-A plug, so you'll need a separate USB-C-to-USB-A adapter. On a laptop with a USB-A port, or through that adapter, it's plug & play with no drivers.
