TP-Link UH720 interface hub USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Micro-B 5000 Mbit/s Black

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For £25 ex-VAT, the TP-Link UH720 is one of those “just make it work” little USB hubs that’s genuinely handy in a UK office. If you’ve got a laptop with limited ports (or you’re docking/undocking a lot), this is the sort of budget add-on that lets you run everyday peripherals without thinking about it too much. It’s best for low-to-medium demand kit: things like keyboards, mice, webcams, USB sticks, printers scanners (where they don’t require anything special), and general admin use. In that world, it’s great value—paying little more than a coffee to avoid the constant plugging/unplugging.

That said, don’t buy it expecting it to behave like a “pro” docking station. If you’re planning to hang power-hungry devices off it, or you need consistently high throughput for things like external SSD workflows or multiple bandwidth-hungry peripherals at once, budget hubs can get flaky—especially under heavier use or with certain device drivers. Also, the micro-USB connection style means it’s a bit less future-proof than the more modern “phone-style” ports you’ll see on better docks. If your use case is straightforward and office-friendly, it’s a solid buy; if you’re trying to turn it into a one-cable workstation, I’d spend a bit more instead.