StarTech.com 3-Port USB-C Hub with 2.5 Gbps Ethernet and 100W Power Delivery Pass-Through Port, USB 3.2 10Gbps, 2x USB-A/1x USB-C, Portable USB Type-C Adapter Hub

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At £51.40 ex-VAT, this StarTech hub is a “get it done” accessory: it’s ideal if you’ve got a laptop with only a couple of USB‑C ports and you need networking plus a few extra connections without hauling a dock. The standout is the 2.5Gb Ethernet—good for busy offices or people working from shared desks—while the power delivery pass-through means you’re not forced to juggle separate chargers. For typical admin, finance, sales, and light IT work (teams calls, CRM systems, file transfers, printer/scanner access via USB), it’s a sensible, cost-effective way to clean up your desk.

That said, I wouldn’t treat it as a full replacement for a proper docking station. If you regularly run multiple high-bandwidth peripherals, do lots of external storage transfers, or expect “always-on” stability across demanding setups (multi-monitor workflows, intensive USB peripherals), a higher-end dock will usually feel smoother. Also, check your laptop’s USB‑C power compatibility—power pass-through is great when it matches your device, but it can be hit-or-miss across older or lower-power USB‑C implementations. Overall: buy it if you want a compact hub with real Ethernet and charging in one, and skip it if you need a workstation-style dock for heavy, multi-peripheral daily use.