Why this makes the shortlist
USB hubs are one of those purchases that immediately makes you wonder why you waited so long. The StarTech.com 4 Port USB C makes a concrete case: 3.9-star average from 12 buyers, consistent across verified purchases. A 3.9-star rating held across 12 verified reviews is harder to fake than a single glowing testimonial.
What you're actually getting
The StarTech.com 4 Port USB expands your available ports without the bulk of older hubs.
4-PORT POWERED USB 3.0 HUB: USB 5Gbps Type-C laptop host port to 4x USB-A ports; Portable/desktop USB hub supports USB Bus or Self Powered (power adapter incl.); Attached 4.4" (11.3 cm) USB-C cable.
The specs that matter
What the product does in practice:
- 4-PORT POWERED USB 3.0 HUB: USB 5Gbps Type-C laptop host port to 4x USB-A ports; Portable/desktop USB hub supports USB Bus or Self Powered (power adapter incl.); Attached 4.4" (11.3 cm) USB-C cable
- FAST CHARGING SUPPORT WITH BC 1.2: Charge up to 2.4A (12W) on any port up to 20W maximum shared between all connected devices using included external 5V 4A universal power adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, AU)
- SPEEDS UP TO 5Gbps: USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 5Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) shared with all downstream devices, supports thumb drives, data storage devices, keyboards, mice, web cams, headsets
- OS Independent, driverless setup, supports major operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS, Chrome OS and Android; Compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
Who this is for
If you've ever unplugged one device to plug in another, this hub ends that. The primary user is anyone on a laptop with fewer ports than peripherals — which, in 2025, is most people. Secondary users: desktop owners adding expansion without opening the case.
Before you buy
USB hubs share bandwidth. If you're running high-demand devices simultaneously — two fast SSDs, for example — throughput divides across ports. For single-device use or standard peripherals (keyboard, mouse, flash drive), you won't notice. For high-bandwidth parallel transfers, a powered hub with dedicated lanes is a better choice. The 3.9-star average suggests some buyer variance — read the recent reviews for your specific use case before purchasing.
Our verdict
A modest usb hub pick early in its review lifecycle at 12 ratings. Listed at -50% off right now, which edges it from 'reasonable' to 'genuinely hard to argue against'. Buy it for the use case it's designed for. It delivers.
