--- title: OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger date: 2015-10-06 09:31:21 permalink: https://lesterchan.net/blog/2015/10/06/octofire-96w19-2a-8-port-usb-3-0-hubcharger/ author: Lester Chan categories: - "Battery & Power" tags: - 19.2A - 8-Port - 96W - charger - Kickstarter - OctoFire - USB - USB 3.0 - USB Hub --- [OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger](http://www.skivatech.com/powerflow-octofire-8port-hub) was launched on [Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/853175871/octofire-8-port-usb-30-hub-with-rapid-charging-96/) early this year on 27th January 2015. After raising a total of US$115,414 out of their initial goal of US$20,000 from a total of 1,270 backers, it was funded on 26th February 2015. I was one of their “Super Early Bird” backer and hence I paid US$59 (S$85) for it with an additional US$15 (S$21) for shipping to Singapore. In total, I paid **US$74 (S$106)** for it. Shipping was supposed to happen in April 2015 but like any other Kickstarter projects, it was delayed. It started shipping in September 2015 after a 5 months delay and I received it on the 24th September 2015. OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub is a powerful charger that delivers up to 2.4A per port for each of it’s 8 port. This makes it possible to charge 8 iPads at one go. It also has the ability to act as an USB 3.0 hub without the need to connect it to an AC power source. **Features** - Comes with USB 3.0 for fast data transfer of up to 5Gbps - Fastest charging of 2.4A per USB port - Smart detection of connection devices - Optimal current for safe charging - 8 USB ports for all USB based devices - Fan-less design which reduces noise - Highly compact and lightweight design (133mm x 133mm x 33mm) (386g) - Built-in protection from over-charge, over-current and over-voltage - Compatible with Windows and Mac without the need for extra drivers Now that the Kickstarter project is long over and if you are still intestered in getting the OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger, you can get it direcly from [skivatech.com](http://www.skivatech.com/powerflow-octofire-8port-hub) for US$79.99 (S$115). Shipping to Singapore is an additional US$28 (S$40) via USPS First-Class Package International Service. [![OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Box Front](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/671/21241558763_8669f3081f_c.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Box Front")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/671/21241558763_f8d01196d2_o.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Box Front") [![OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Box Back](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5621/21241558503_019042225b_c.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Box Back")](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5621/21241558503_798972c6f0_o.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Box Back") [![OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Box](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5715/21239857724_1d7704f06f_c.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Box")](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5715/21239857724_f0ce10640c_o.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Box") [![OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Box Contents](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5821/21862621295_cabb83c6d6_c.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Box Contents")](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5821/21862621295_20f44bcf8c_o.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Box Contents") [![OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Adapter](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/643/21850713742_f2394d4c1e_c.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Adapter")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/643/21850713742_4ddf54c87c_o.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Adapter") [![OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Top](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5634/21850714292_2456941b39_c.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Top")](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5634/21850714292_9589a36af8_o.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Top") [![OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Bottom](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/602/21239856604_ecdf3d5455_c.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Bottom")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/602/21239856604_7b06451ed3_o.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Bottom") [![OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Front](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5634/21850714292_ea07438c76_c.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Front")](https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5634/21850714292_9589a36af8_o.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Front") [![OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Back](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/602/21239856604_c3766112d5_c.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Back")](https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/602/21239856604_7b06451ed3_o.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - Back") [![OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5787/21675738799_55a45c738b_c.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger")](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5787/21675738799_ab4aeeed3c_o.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger") [![OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - With Cables](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5783/21674570310_42185d3b6c_c.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - With Cables")](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5783/21674570310_8abcacb285_o.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - With Cables") [![OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - With Cables Switched On](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/757/21674770978_86d3a069a9_c.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - With Cables Switched On")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/757/21674770978_6fb46544b8_o.jpg "OctoFire 96W/19.2A 8-Port USB 3.0 Hub/Charger - With Cables Switched On")