UGREEN USB-C Hub 5-in-1 Multiport Adapter with 4K HDMI and 100W Power Delivery Review

Design & Finish

This 5-in-1 hub keeps things simple with a lightweight, highly compact housing built for portability. It drops into a tech pouch or backpack pocket without adding noticeable weight or bulk. All five connection points—the single HDMI port, three USB-A ports, and USB-C power delivery input—are positioned along the edges. It is a straight-to-the-point layout designed for quick setup at a desk or on the go.

Setup & Usage

Operating system compatibility covers Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chromebooks out of the box, with full plug-and-play functionality and zero driver installations needed. It works with modern devices like MacBook Pro/Air M1-M5 models and iPad Pro. One setup quirk noted by the manufacturer: iPad Pro users may need to connect an accessory to the USB 3.0 port first before the HDMI output initializes an image on an external monitor. Power management is hassle-free, with the USB-C PD input supporting up to 100W power delivery—reserving 5W for the hub's internal operation while delivering up to 95W directly to the host computer.

Performance / Real-World Usage

For standard productivity work, the port array covers the primary bases: one USB-A 3.0 port offering up to 5Gbps transfer speeds for external drives, and two USB-A 2.0 ports running at 480Mbps, which are perfectly suited for low-bandwidth accessories like a mouse, keyboard, or receiver. However, those USB 2.0 ports are sluggish if you try moving large media files through them, and none of the USB-A ports are intended for charging power-hungry devices. The HDMI output supports up to 4K resolution at 30Hz; while fine for general desktop tasks, web browsing, and static presentations, the 30Hz refresh rate is visibly less fluid when scrolling quickly or watching high-frame-rate video compared to 60Hz displays.

Tradeoffs & Value

At $15.99, UGREEN designed this base model as a budget-focused utility adapter. To keep the cost down, it omits an RJ45 Ethernet jack and SD/TF card slots—features reserved for higher-tier UGREEN Revodok models. If your workflow requires hardwired gigabit internet or photo offloading, you will need to step up in their lineup. But for anyone who simply needs extra legacy USB ports, monitor connectivity, and charging passthrough in a single slim dongle, the price-to-performance ratio here is hard to beat.