TP-Link UH720 7-Port USB 3.0 Hub, Docking Station, 2 Fast Charging Ports

So far, this seems to be a a good quality and decent value for money item. It has a excellent range of ports, including 3x USB-A (most other compact, multi-port, devices seem to only have 2), along with HDMI 4K 60Hz (some other hubs still seem to only have 4K 30Hz). I could not see many devices with such a range of ports at a decent price. I have tried all 3 usb-a ports, the usb-c, and the HDMI ports - and all work without issue on the MacBook Air I use, along with a Acer monitor with a HDMI connection. The device feels well made, with the main case being made of aluminium alloy. It has a robust feeling, thick braded USB-C lead to connect the hub to your laptop. The device does get a bit warm in use, possibly linked to the aluminium case, but I place it on a desk, as I suspect most people would, so I don't see this as a issue. A nice small touch is that there is a slot to store the USB-C connection that you use to plug the device into your laptop, when not in use, so it remains tidy/free of dirt in your bag.

I will state the "bad" points first but would also like to clarify these are minor annoyances, some by my specific preferences and usage and will not apply to many. I also am not reducing the star rating as, for the price, there was no "better" alternative that I could find, at least not from a trustworthy brand - I have owned TP-Link products for over a decade and always found them reasonable quality (apparently they're one of the few manufacturers who continue to make everything in house instead of rebranding other manufacturers equipment). The cable supplied may be a little short for some setups. I have a relatively small desk and it is located toward the front at the side of the desk. The desktop PC it is plugged into is below it, the cable running around the back of the desk. It is long enough for this to be comfortable, but if the computer was the opposite side, I would require a longer cable. The power cable does not suffer this issue. This is a powered device but also has a separate on/off function which activates/deactivates the entire unit. I am not an electrical engineer but when powered off, this disables all functionality. It might be preferable to have a port or two still run from the host USB power alone. In addition, this means it is an extra device to power on and off with the PC as there appears to be no auto-power function. The manual seems to suggest that it can be powered from USB alone but that this will disable the charge ports, I am also uncertain if this could power higher demand devices from the ports alone - without the separate power adapter I do not think enough is supplied for my phone data transfer, a slimline bluray drive and a card reader to be reliable but I have not tested the limits, only noticed the LEDs seemed to blink. The charge ports do not provide any data passthrough, they are purely charger ports. It does also provide limited charging with the data ports, but at a slower rate. I would personally prefer they paired the charge ports with data. It is too light. This might be a ridiculous complaint to some but as I intend to have this on my desk, permanently, I would like it to feel more securely in place. Thick USB 3.0 cables being moved will also move the hub. The plastic is shiny piano black which attracts finger prints and dust immediately. A matt option would likely have been better for me, but would also look less attractive. The positives are that it looks professional, feels well made and is very small and relatively inconspicuous. The cables attached are more of an aesthetic issue than the device itself. It seems to be very fast when powered - my USB devices are detected in windows faster than if plugged directly into the motherboard and significantly faster than when plugged into the front IO on the desktop machine. It has small LEDs to show when devices are plugged in and active. These are bright and obvious, but small enough not to be annoying in a dark room. They also slightly illuminate the actual USB port, though this does not seem to be by design as there is some crossover to the ports either side. Regardless, I prefer this subtle little quirk to not having anything. Overall I give it 5 stars despite my complaints. Fundamentally it does exactly what it's designed to do and looks reasonably nice. I could have spent more to address most of my complaints, or less for a less reputable brand, but this fit a good balance and solved my issues with insufficient front IO without being inconvenient.

I had recently noticed that a number of devices that I connect to my old laptop weren’t working, or at best only worked intermittently. (External BD player and other usb items) by connecting this powered hub I’ve added several fast data transfer and charging ports and have given a new lease of life to my laptop. Very simple to use as it’s “plug and play” and is a compact piece of equipment. I’ve now got more usable usb ports than I need but that’s not a problem. Data transfer is good. Very pleased so far

Good powered hub, form factor could be smaller but it's squared and flat enough to fit it nicely around your desk or behind your monitor. The power supply is unnecessarily bulky though, will take significant space and will hardly fit in a cable tidy box especially with other plugs present.

Excellent quality product. Bought as an external HDD needed more power than my Surface Pro could provide. Plugged the HDD and the external CD/DVD drive into the fast ports and bingo. Was able to transfer 10 CDs full of photos and videos onto the external hard drive to then play on the TVs around the house. Great, we'll designed product, worth the extra compared to some of the cheaper versions. Neat size and well made. Recommend.

Using this with a mix of drives, keyboard, mouse and a webcam and it has handled everything fine. All seven ports are easy to reach and it does not feel cheap or flimsy. Speeds are good for an external hub and I have not had any random disconnects. The separate power supply means it can handle bus powered hard drives without drama. If you are short on USB ports and want something simple and reliable, this is a solid choice

Arrived on time, works well. Light but appears good quality.

Excellent piece of kit that has enabled connection of USB 3.0 Type A, standard and micro SD cards, 4K HDMI. Highly recommended!

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This is great as it has 7 ports and 2 charging ports as well. Works well. I bought the first one several years back, since then have bought 3 more - one for my son and another for my PC and one more for my Mac. Works well with both Macs and Windows PCs.

Needed more USB ports for my gaming laptop and this powered USB hub performs the job nicely.

Utilisé pour connecter un micro, un clavier/souris sans fil et d'autres périphériques. Fonctionne très bien. Ce qui est intéressant c'est de pouvoir brancher une alimentation externe pour palier à un manque de puissance sur les ports et éviter de tirer sur le PC (surtout pour les disques durs externes). Je recommande

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