StarTech.com ~4 Port USB C Hub - 4x USB-A - USB 3.0 Type-C Hub - USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) - Bus Powered Portable USB-C to USB-A Adapter Laptop Hub - 11.2" (28.5cm) Cable w/ Cable Management

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For £24.16 ex-VAT, this is the kind of simple, no-drama USB‑C hub you buy for staff who just need extra ports without thinking too hard. The 4x USB‑A setup is ideal for pairing with things like keyboards/mice, USB headsets/dongles, card readers, or a few everyday peripherals around an office desk. The built-in short cable and the fact it’s bus powered also makes it easy to deploy: no external bricks, no “it won’t work unless the charger is plugged in” tickets.

That said, I wouldn’t expect it to be a powerhouse for anything demanding. If you’re looking to move lots of data off fast external SSDs, run multiple high-bandwidth devices at once, or drive power-hungry gear, this is more “works reliably for typical accessories” than “handles heavy I/O.” In a B2B environment, it’s best for standard office expansions and hot-desking setups—not as a workstation dock replacement. Overall: good value for the basics, but if your users need consistent high-throughput storage use, I’d steer you toward a more full-featured hub/dock instead.