HP USB-C Travel Hub G3

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At £37.30 ex‑VAT, this HP USB‑C Travel Hub G3 is the kind of “it just needs to work” accessory I like for day‑to‑day office and hot‑desk setups. It’s a sensible purchase if you want extra connectivity without dragging a full docking station around, especially for short meetings, training rooms, or travel where you just need a couple of essentials (USB peripherals, card/drive access, and a cleaner way to plug into screens/charging as your laptop expects). For typical SMB and back‑office users—finance, HR, sales admins, support desks—it’s good value because it reduces faff and keeps the laptop experience consistent.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your day depends on multiple monitors, high‑bandwidth workflows, or you’re constantly swapping between very different devices. Travel hubs are inherently “one‑size‑fits-most” and can be limiting depending on what ports you actually need and how your laptop handles display/charging negotiation. If you already know you’ll want more ports (or more reliable multi‑monitor behaviour), spend a bit more on a proper docking solution instead—this is the cheaper bridge, not a replacement for a true dock.