I use a Dell Precision 3480 equipped with 32GB of DDR5. I use a Satechi TB4 hub that offers 3x TB4 ports and 3x USB-1 ports operating at 10 gigabit. Satechi claims the USB-A ports are USB 3.2 but that aspect of the standard calls for 20 gigabit speeds. The TB4 ports are 40 gigabit which do handle TB4 class devices.

I use an assort of SD express and CF express cards so I gave the TB4 version of such cards so I can import data into my machine. I also have TB4 adapters for NVMe SSD etc.

I also have a USB-C hard disk enclosure but I find it runs at a measly 5 gigabit speed. USB enclosures for 2.5" devices all have USB-C connections but the 3.5" enclosures tend to be older logic and some have USB-B connections while more recent models like my Blueendless come with USB-C and it even has 3 extra ports as a basic hub.

My Dell has 2x USB-A and 2x USB-C ports. To call a 13th gen machine sluggish is more of a testament to Intel who cannot see past a USB stick. The USB-A ports are 5 gigabit.

The gripe is slow as molasses speeds with the USB4 ports. The performance is pathetic.