StarTech.com 7-Port USB Charging Station with 5x 1A Ports and 2x 2A Ports

Product Overview

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At £42.05 ex-VAT, this StarTech 7‑port charging station sits in the “nice office upgrade” zone rather than “must-have IT kit.” In day-to-day use it’s a solid way to get unmanaged devices off power bricks and onto one tidy charging point—think hot desking setups, meeting rooms, and reception/warehouse areas where staff need to top up phones and tablets quickly without hunting for chargers. The mix of lower-power ports with a couple of higher-power ones is exactly what you want in reality: most phones will be happy on the 1A lanes, and the 2A ports help the “heavier” devices or faster-charge models without you having to babysit cables.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for anyone who expects “fast charging” in the modern sense (or for laptops). It’s not the kind of station that replaces proper USB-C PD chargers, and if your workforce is mostly charging newer smartphones that rely on higher-watt protocols, you’ll find it can feel underpowered. Also, StarTech hubs are generally reliable, but at this price you should still check whether you’re comfortable with shared charging behaviour—when multiple devices charge at once, expect the charging speed to vary.

**Who it’s for:** offices that mainly need dependable, basic USB charging across several devices with minimal fuss and decent value. **Who should skip it:** teams standardising on fast USB‑C charging or anyone expecting laptop charging—those customers will be better served with a PD-capable charger setup.