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Belkin introduces the Connect 4-Port USB-C Hub, made with 72 percent recycled plastics

Published on : Monday 01-05-2023

The 4-Port USB-C Hub is among the first wave of Belkin devices made with 72% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics (PCR).

Los Angeles, April 2023 – Belkin, a leading consumer electronics brand for 40 years, announced the Connect™ USB-C to 4-Port USB-C Hub, a first-of-its-kind compact, plug-and-play solution that is made with 72% PCR content. The Hub is available to order now on Belkin.com for $44.99 MSRP.

Equipped with 4 USB-C ports, the new hub allows users to connect USB-C peripherals – including cameras/webcams, keyboards, mice, audio interfaces, and external SSD PCIE hard drives – quickly and painlessly. Designed with portability in mind, this hub allows users to maximize productivity whether at the office creating content, at home gaming, or setting up a workstation for remote use. With a max of 10Gbps high speed data transfer, it is 2x faster than other available hubs in the market.

Product features:

• 4x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 ports

• Supports USB Power Delivery (PD) pass-through charging of up to 100W, with 85 PD to host

• Supports up to 10Gbps transfer speeds

• Supports audio including USB-C headphones, speakers, or any audio interface

• Fast Role Swap (FRS) prevents data loss and interruption of device connections when adding or removing a USB power source from the hub

• Compatible with Mac, Windows and Chrome devices

• Product housing is made with 72% PCR materials

Announced at CES 2023, Belkins commitment to finding more responsible ways to build products will continue seeing its most popular wireless chargers, power banks, wall chargers, car chargers and more becoming available in PCR and plastic-free packaging throughout the year. In a deliberate and methodical decision to repurpose materials destined for landfill, Belkin designed its new products with the highest possible percentage of PCR without sacrificing quality or safety, equaling that of the virgin plastic counterparts. Belkins rigorous testing processes remain the same, regardless of material.