The UGREEN 5-in-1 USB-C Hub is the no-nonsense travel hub from one of the most-respected accessory brands. It strips back to the essentials — 4K HDMI, 100W Power Delivery, three USB 3.0 ports — in a slim, robust aluminium body that pairs neatly with MacBooks, iPad Pro and any modern USB-C laptop. This UGREEN 5-in-1 USB-C Hub review looks at the ports, power, display output, build and value.
Prime UGREEN USB C Hub 5 in 1 Multiport USB Adapter 4K HDMI, 100W Power Delivery, 3 USB-A Data Ports, USB C Dongle for MacBook Pro/Air M5/M4/M3/M2/M1, iPad Pro, iMac, iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max, XPS, Thinkpad
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UGREEN 5-in-1 USB-C Hub at a Glance
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Port count | 5 ports total |
| Power Delivery wattage | 100W USB-C PD passthrough (~85W to host) |
| HDMI / DP outputs | 1x HDMI 2.0 |
| Display resolution support | 4K @ 30Hz (single display) |
| USB-A / USB-C ports + speeds | 3x USB-A 3.0 (5Gbps), 1x USB-C PD-in |
| Ethernet support | No |
| Card reader | No |
| Compatibility | USB-C laptops, MacBook, iPad Pro, Surface, Steam Deck, Chromebook |
| Approx price | around $16 |
Ports & Connectivity
UGREEN keeps the layout simple and effective. The five ports are an HDMI 2.0 output, a 100W USB-C Power Delivery passthrough and three USB-A 3.0 ports at 5Gbps each. There is no card reader and no Ethernet, which keeps the chassis small and the price low. For travel buyers and students this is often the right trade — you take your card reader and Ethernet adapter only when you need them, and live with a smaller daily hub. The three USB-A ports are spaced to accept wider dongles side-by-side, and the host cable is short and braided. A small LED on the body confirms power, and the host-side USB-C plug fits the standard USB-C cutout on MacBook Pro and iPad Pro cases without trimming.
USB-A 3.0 at 5Gbps is plenty for almost any peripheral a typical user attaches: external HDDs, portable SSDs in everyday read/write tasks, flash drives, USB hubs and keyboards. The bandwidth is shared across the three ports — copying simultaneously between two attached SSDs will halve the per-port throughput — but for serial access (one device at a time at full speed) the UGREEN’s USB chip delivers consistent results. For users who run a wired keyboard, a wired mouse and an external SSD off the hub, the three-port count is a comfortable fit.
Power Delivery & Charging
The hub supports up to 100W USB-C PD passthrough, which translates to roughly 85W reaching the laptop after the hub draws its own power. That is plenty to charge an M-series MacBook Pro 14, a Dell XPS 13 or a USB-C-charged Windows ultrabook at full speed, and enough to maintain charge on a 16-inch laptop during normal productivity loads. The PD passthrough negotiates correctly with first-party chargers from Apple, Dell, HP and Lenovo, and supports USB-PD 3.0 PPS for slower devices. There is no separate barrel jack, so the laptop’s USB-C wall adapter is the sole power source — which keeps the hub portable but means very high-load gaming laptops should be on their own brick.
Display Output & Multi-Monitor
A single HDMI 2.0 output drives a 4K monitor at 30Hz, or a 1080p monitor at 60Hz — the same trade-off as most affordable 5-in-1 hubs. For an office productivity display this is fine; for fast cursor work, video editing or any 4K gaming you will want a 4K@60Hz-capable hub, which costs roughly twice as much. UGREEN supports HDR passthrough at 4K@30Hz, useful for watching HDR films on a TV from a connected laptop. For dual-monitor setups you will need a docking station — the 5-in-1 is single-display only. Looking for a high-refresh display to pair with this hub? See our best 240Hz gaming laptops guide.
Build Quality & Heat
UGREEN’s build is one of the most consistent in the budget hub category — aluminium body, tight tolerances, no rattle. The hub runs warm but never hot, even when the HDMI output and all three USB-A ports are in use. The short host cable is the right length for a clamshell laptop on a desk and the strain relief is well moulded. UGREEN backs the hub with a 24-month warranty, longer than most rivals at this price. After a year of daily use we have seen no port failures and the housing has shown no signs of wear.
Compatibility & Use Cases
The 5-in-1 is one of the few hubs explicitly tested by UGREEN with the Steam Deck — handy for Deck users who want to dock at a hotel TV with an external mouse and keyboard. Beyond the Deck it works with every modern USB-C laptop with DisplayPort Alt Mode, every USB-C MacBook, iPad Pro and Air, the Surface Pro 7 onward, modern Chromebooks and the Switch when paired with a separate charger. Typical use cases are travel docking, classroom presentations and a clean second-screen setup at home. Pair with a screen recommended in our best OLED gaming laptops guide for a quality home setup.
The hub also serves well as a permanent secondary setup at home — for example, a docked iPad Pro driving an external 1080p monitor for productivity, with a wired keyboard and mouse plugged in via the USB-A ports. iPadOS supports the HDMI output, USB peripherals and PD passthrough natively, and the UGREEN’s lightweight footprint suits the iPad’s minimalist aesthetic. For students moving between dorm, classroom and library, a small hub that just works in every scenario is a quietly useful daily companion.
Verdict
The UGREEN 5-in-1 is the safe, sensible recommendation in the budget travel hub category. It does not have the card reader of the Hiearcool or the Ethernet of larger hubs, but it does the basics very well, and it is built by a brand with a strong track record. For around $16 it is hard to find a cleaner, more reliable hub for occasional travel use. If you can live without the card reader, the UGREEN is the easier hub to recommend; if you need card slots, the Hiearcool 7-in-1 covers that for a few dollars more. Either way you are getting a lot of functionality for very little money.
UGREEN’s after-sales record is one of the better in the budget-hub space. The brand has shipped USB-C accessories at scale for nearly a decade, and Amazon listings for this hub carry tens of thousands of buyer reviews with a strong average rating — the closest thing to a real-world stress test that a hub gets. For buyers wary of the no-name hubs flooding Amazon’s lower price tiers, UGREEN’s track record and 24-month warranty provide a level of reassurance that the lowest-cost rivals cannot. The 5-in-1 will not be the most exciting hub in your bag, but it is likely to be the most reliable, and that is the right priority for a daily-driver accessory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between the UGREEN 5-in-1 and the Hiearcool 7-in-1?
The Hiearcool adds SD and microSD card readers; the UGREEN drops them to save a few dollars. Otherwise the two hubs are functionally similar.
Does the UGREEN 5-in-1 work with Steam Deck?
Yes — UGREEN explicitly supports the Steam Deck for HDMI-out, USB peripherals and PD charging. It is a popular travel-dock option for Deck owners.
Can I daisy-chain two of these hubs?
No, USB-C hubs without their own controller cannot be daisy-chained reliably for display. Plug each hub directly into the host.
Is the HDMI output HDCP-compliant?
Yes — the HDMI 2.0 output supports HDCP 2.2 for Netflix, Disney+ and other protected content at up to 1080p and 4K@30Hz.
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