What You Need to Know
Priced at $11.99, the Amazon Basics USB C Adapter is Amazon Basics's entry in the usb-c hubs category. With 206 buyers rating it at 4.1 stars, it currently sits at #10 of 12 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 67% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Hub Construction
Hub durability lives in the ports and the cable. Build feedback is generally positive but a small number of users report port wear after months of use.
One feature owners single out about the Amazon Basics USB C Adapter: "Multiple functions".
Specifications
- Brand: Amazon Basics
- Price: $11.99 (well below the $36.42 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.1 of 5.0
- Reviews: 206
- Category rank: #10 of 12 in usb-c hubs
- Cheaper in category: 1 products
- Higher-rated in category: 10 products
- More-reviewed in category: 9 products
Owner Reports
A 4.1-star average from 206 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- Affordable
- Compact design
- Multiple functions
Common complaints:
- Limited HDMI support
For context, the average rating in the usb-c hubs category is 4.4 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Budget Angle
At $11.99, the Amazon Basics USB C Adapter sits well below the $36.42 category average. 1 options are cheaper and 10 are more expensive.
The category leader is the UGREEN USB C Hub ($11.99, 4.6★, 24,181 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- UGREEN USB C Hub - $11.99, 4.6★ (24,181 reviews) · Higher rated
- BENFEI USB C Hub - $14.39, 4.5★ (17,104 reviews) · Higher rated
- Anker USB C Hub - $24.99, 4.4★ (15,729 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the UGREEN USB C Hub at 4.6★.
The Buy/Skip Call
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional usb-c hubs without overspending
- Users who specifically need portability or compact size
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Affordable
- Compact design
- Multiple functions
Cons:
- Limited HDMI support
Final Take
7.2/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.