StarTech.com 4-Port USB-C Hub - USB-C to 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A - USB 3.0 Hub~4-Port USB-C Hub - USB-C to 1x USB-C and 3x USB-A - USB 3.0 Hub - 5Gbps

Product Overview

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For £28.78 ex-VAT, this StarTech hub is the kind of no-drama accessory that’s actually useful in an office rather than something you’ll regret in a month. The mix of one USB‑C pass-through plus three USB‑A ports is handy for desk setups: think USB‑A peripherals (mouse, keyboard, headset dongle, camera, dongle-based devices) while keeping your laptop’s USB‑C port usable. In day-to-day terms, you get enough connectivity without needing a full dock, and StarTech’s typically consistent behaviour with drivers/peripherals is a plus for corporate environments.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for everyone. It’s not meant for heavy “everything at once” use—shared bandwidth can bite with fast external drives, and USB‑3 hubs like this aren’t the same experience as a proper docking station when you start adding multiple high-throughput devices or expect rock-solid charging/docking behaviours. If you just need a few USB ports and you’re okay staying in the realm of normal peripheral usage, it’s good value. If you’re buying for users who do lots of data transfer (external SSDs) or want a one-cable docking experience, spend a bit more on a more capable dock instead.