The “2 in 1” design is becoming an increasingly attractive differentiating selling point for channel customers. Traditional splitters either come with only Type-C cables or only USB-A cables, making it impossible for users to use them with different devices. However, the 2 in 1 version provides both Type-C and USB-A dual-interface cables, allowing one cable to be compatible with both old and new hosts, significantly broadening the product’s application boundaries.
The “2 in 1” design is becoming an increasingly attractive differentiating selling point for channel customers. Traditional splitters either come with only Type-C cables or only USB-A cables, making it impossible for users to use them with different devices. However, the 2 in 1 version provides both Type-C and USB-A dual-interface cables, allowing one cable to be compatible with both old and new hosts, significantly broadening the product’s application boundaries.
The core structure of the 2-in-1 five-in-one hub is a switchable dual-head cable (or an included adapter), allowing for flexible selection between USB-C and USB-A on the host side, and providing five functional ports on the extender side.
Dual-interface compatibility is the core selling point of this product. Whether it’s a MacBook or iPad Pro with only a Type-C interface, or an older laptop or desktop computer equipped with a USB-A interface, the same splitter can be directly used. ORICO’s similar products come with a 50-centimeter cable and a conversion adapter, enabling seamless switching between USB-A and Type-C.
USB 3.0 high-speed transmission. The mainstream configuration includes three USB 3.0 ports and a card reader slot, with a theoretical speed of 5Gbps. The measured transmission speed can reach around 350MB/s, which is about 10 times faster than USB 2.0. A 1GB file can be transferred in about 3 seconds, meeting the data exchange needs of large-capacity mobile hard drives and solid-state drives.
Card reader integration. Most 5-in-1 models integrate SD and MicroSD card reader slots in addition to USB ports, accommodating direct reading needs for devices such as camera memory cards and dash cam cards. It should be noted that SD and MicroSD are usually not recognized simultaneously, and this should be clearly indicated on the product page to avoid customer complaints.
Power supply design. Some models are equipped with a Type-C power supply port (5V/2A), which can stably drive a large-capacity mobile hard drive of over 1TB after being connected to a power source. The basic model relies on the host bus for power supply, suitable for low-power devices such as keyboards, mice, and USB flash drives.
