D-Link USB-C to 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Power Delivery

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For £33.62 ex‑VAT, this D‑Link USB‑C hub with Power Delivery is aimed at the “one cable does everything” crowd: people who need extra ports for meetings, docking-lite setups, or just plugging peripherals into a laptop without hunting for a bigger dock. In day-to-day use, the value is that it’s simple and dependable—good enough for keyboards/mice, USB flash drives, and typical office accessories—without the complexity (or footprint) of a full docking station.

That said, it’s not a magic switch for high‑bandwidth gear. If you’re expecting it to behave like a real dock for multiple demanding devices at once (especially anything video-related or power-hungry peripherals), you may hit limitations—most USB hubs get temperamental under heavy simultaneous load. Also, with hubs like this, pay attention to your laptop’s USB‑C power negotiation: if your device and charger don’t play nicely, you’ll get either reduced charging behaviour or inconsistent “works fine then doesn’t” moments. If your use is mostly standard office peripherals and you need cheap, portable expansion, it’s a reasonable buy. If you need consistent docking for serious workloads, I’d spend money on a proper dock instead.