Your needs, this model
Does it fit your priorities?
Can I mount four Type-A data sockets using an included surface bracket?
Yes. The exact package lists the surface bracket, screws and Type-A-to-B host cable. A suitable external DC power supply is separate.
Explore this need in the finder →Can its documented USB 2.0 fallback work without extra hub software?
The original sources document the slower data route and driver-free hub operation. The external DC supply and peripheral requirements still apply.
Explore this need in the finder →Is the DIN rail clip already part of the supplied package?
No. The maker describes it as an optional accessory, while the supplied kit includes a surface bracket. It does not pass a requirement for an included DIN clip.
Explore this need in the finder →A fixed-installation hub, with power planned separately
The Coolgear CG-MIC4P31HVV is for a measured installation rather than a pocket full of laptop accessories. It provides four USB-A data outputs, a Type-B computer socket and a two-pin DC power connection in a compact steel body. The supplied surface bracket and screw pack are central to its purpose.
The power source is a separate part of the setup. The current exact-model specification requires an appropriate 7–48V DC input and says the power adapter is sold separately. Do not treat it as a travel hub that will necessarily operate from the computer's USB power alone.
The supplied computer cable ends in Type-A
The manufacturer lists a five-foot Type-A-to-Type-B data cable. Its Type-A end connects to the computer, while the Type-B end fits the hub's upstream socket. The four downstream Type-A sockets are for the peripherals; none is an alternative computer input.
That supplied route matters when selecting a host connection. A USB-C-only computer needs a separately checked arrangement rather than gaining a direct Type-C connection from the four-output headline. Plan the cable route and connector clearance alongside the mounting position.
Four 5Gbps outputs share the data link
The exact USB 3.2 Gen1 specification gives a 5Gbps interface capability, with four Type-A outputs sharing one upstream computer connection. This is not a copying result from our own testing. Busy instruments, storage devices and other peripherals must share the available path.
The manufacturer also documents USB 2.0 backward operation. That slower route can preserve the socket count, but it does not preserve the faster operating rate. A need for four data sockets and a need for four sockets on the faster host route are separate requirements.
The terminal input is different from laptop charging
The two-pin power connection supplies the hub and its attached devices. It is not USB-C Power Delivery to the laptop. Choose the actual supply to suit the specified DC input and the connected equipment, following the maker's exact electrical instructions.
Likewise, charging capabilities for downstream USB devices do not turn the Type-A-to-Type-B data lead into a laptop charger. The useful question is how the installation will receive adequate hub power, not whether the industrial power-input range resembles a high-power laptop-adapter label.
Included surface mounting, optional DIN hardware
The original package lists the hub, computer cable, mounting bracket and screws. A compatible DIN rail clip is a separate accessory. The finder therefore distinguishes the included surface-mounting arrangement from a requirement that DIN mounting hardware already be in the box.
The current datasheet lists the steel body as 3.22 ×1.82 ×0.99in. Allow additional room for the bracket, data plugs, power wiring and cable bends. The published body dimensions alone are not the occupied space of the completed installation.
Support and the buying decision
The current exact table lists Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux and MacOS, with no extra hub driver required. Connected peripherals can still have their own software needs. The maker's ESD protection specification is also different from a durability or electrical-isolation test performed by this site.
Shortlist this model for a fixed, separately powered four-port data installation with useful supplied surface hardware. Choose a simple bus-powered hub when travel convenience is the priority, or a different documented dock for laptop charging, native monitor output or Type-C data expansion. Its industrial mounting and power arrangement are the deciding features, not extra functions inferred from a metal enclosure.
Key details at a glance
| USB-A downstream data ports | 4 |
|---|---|
| USB-C downstream data ports | 0 |
| HDMI outputs | 0 |
| Full-size DisplayPort outputs | 0 |
| USB-C video outputs | 0 |
| Full-size SD slots | 0 |
| microSD slots | 0 |
| Advertised Ethernet link ceiling | 0Gbps |
| Maximum stated power available to host | 0W |
| Power adapter included | No |
| Detachable host cable | Yes |
| Included host-cable length | 60 in |
| Stated product weight | 145.15g |
| Host requirements | USB 3.2Gen1 Type-B upstream socket with a manufacturer-listed 5ft Type-A-to-B computer cable. |
| Power and charging | External 7–48V DC through a two-pin terminal connector; adapter sold separately. This is hub/peripheral power, not laptop PD. Current exact table says no bus-power support. |
| Data and device limits | Four USB 3.2Gen1 Type-A data outputs at advertised 5Gbps; one shared upstream link. Exact manufacturer material documents USB 2.0 fallback. |
| Installation | Steel body; current datasheet 3.22 ×1.82 ×0.99in and 0.32lb. Mounting bracket and screw pack included; DIN clip optional and not counted as an included mounting kit. |
Use the exact model’s instructions for operating limits, supplied equipment and version differences.
Sources for this assessment
Find a hub or dock for your desk.
Match the computer, screens, devices and charging routine, then check the exact supported arrangement.