StarTech.com 4 Port Black USB 2.0 Hub

Product Overview

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StarTech’s 4‑port USB 2.0 hub is the sort of no-drama, keep-in-the-drawer accessory that actually earns its space. For £19.19 ex‑VAT, you’re not really paying for anything fancy—you’re paying for a hub that typically just works, plays nicely with common office peripherals, and doesn’t add much hassle when you need a few extra USB slots. If you’ve got things like keyboards, mice, dongles, scanners, or other low‑bandwidth gear that don’t care about speed, it’s a decent value and a sensible buy for desks, shared meeting rooms, or places where you want “reliable expansion” rather than a gadget.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your use case involves high data transfer (external drives, card readers, big backups). USB 2.0 bandwidth can be a bottleneck, and if you’re feeding power-hungry devices, you may find it gets flaky compared with hubs that are designed for bus power limits. Also, if you’re dealing with newer laptops that only have USB‑C, you’ll still need a compatible USB‑A/USB‑C adapter in the mix—so check your setup before assuming it’s “plug and play” end-to-end. Overall: great for light peripheral expansion; not the one to reach for when you’re trying to turn it into a workstation or external storage dock.