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TP-Link UC430 USB-C four-port portable hub

Three USB-A data ports plus a separate USB-C charging-only connection. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

UC430 suits a USB-C or compatible OTG setup that needs three USB-A data ports and a compact attached cable. Treat the fourth USB-C connection only as a charging-only port with no published wattage.

Consider it for

A USB-C or OTG-capable device that needs three USB-A data connections and a short attached cable, without a requirement for host charging pass-through or video..

Look elsewhere if

It is not a fit when you need four data connections, confirmed host charging through the hub, a known charging rate, HDMI, Ethernet, card reading, or a verified current Amazon offer.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • TP-Link identifies UC430 and lists three USB-A 3.0 data ports.
  • A separate USB-C charging-only connection and OTG support are described.
  • The datasheet gives a 13.3cm cable and lists five operating-system families.

What to weigh up

  • The charging-only port has no stated wattage and is not documented as host PD pass-through.
  • The hub has three data ports, not four.
  • Historical ASIN B07DTJS6SJ is not mapped to a current exact listing.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredUC430
Host connectorUSB-C host
USB 3.x data portsThree USB-A 3.0 data ports; the fourth port is not data
InstallationPortable hub with a 13.3cm attached cable and OTG support
Hub powerNo separate hub power input is documented
Host chargingUSB-C port is charging-only; no host PD pass-through or wattage is documented

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 4, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

Three USB-A data ports are the hub's main expansion

UC430 adds three USB-A 3.0 data connections to a USB-C device. That covers common peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard, or flash drive while keeping the product small. The fourth connection is not another USB-A data socket; TP-Link lists it as USB-C for charging only. If your setup needs four data peripherals, confirm the port roles and choose a hub with four documented data outputs instead.

Treat the charging port as a separate power function

The manufacturer labels one USB-C port as charging-only but does not provide a wattage in the inspected datasheet. It therefore should not be counted as a data port or treated as a particular PD charging rate. Check TP-Link's current documentation and the product diagram to understand the charging connection for the exact hardware version. The page does not list display output, so a charging-capable connector does not make this a monitor dock.

OTG support can matter for phones and tablets

TP-Link describes On-The-Go compatibility and names Android as a supported platform, alongside Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux. This can make the hub useful for connecting USB peripherals to a compatible phone or tablet. Check that the device's USB-C port supports OTG and data and that it can provide enough power for attached devices. The broad OS list does not establish support for every phone, tablet, or accessory.

Confirm the short cable and exact model

The datasheet gives a 13.3cm cable, which keeps the hub close to the host and limits placement distance. Measure whether that reach works for a desk or travel setup. The tagged search uses UC430 because no source maps B07DTJS6SJ to a current Amazon offer. Compare the model, three USB-A ports, and charging-only USB-C connection on the result. No current price, stock, or personal test is claimed.

Do not treat the charging socket as laptop pass-through

The source names the USB-C port as charging-only and provides no wattage. It does not describe that connection as a path for feeding a laptop charger through the hub to the host. If maintaining laptop charge is part of the setup, use the computer's supported charging connection or select a hub whose exact model page documents PD pass-through and a rated input. The separate UC430 port remains a fourth physical connection, but it does not increase the documented data-port count or establish a known laptop charging budget.

Set expectations for a phone or tablet OTG setup

TP-Link lists OTG support and Android alongside desktop operating systems, making mobile peripheral use part of the documented UC430 role. Check the exact phone or tablet for USB-C data and OTG support before connecting accessories; an operating-system name alone does not establish support for every device. The saved material does not give a charging-port wattage, a mobile-host power budget, or a promise that the hub can keep the host charged. The short 13.3cm cable also keeps the adapter close to the phone, tablet, or computer, so consider where attached storage or other cables will rest. Those checks are useful for travel because they separate the listed data and charging-only functions from assumptions about a larger dock. The four physical ports can be misleading if you count every opening as an accessory-data connection: only three USB-A ports are identified as data. TP-Link does not list HDMI, Ethernet, or card reading for this model. If those are needed alongside mobile OTG, compare the port map before packing the hub rather than expecting the charging-only socket to fill a missing data role.

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Before you buy

How many USB-A data ports does UC430 have?

TP-Link lists three USB-A 3.0 data ports on UC430.

Is its USB-C charging port another data port?

No. TP-Link describes it as charging-only.

Does TP-Link list HDMI output?

No HDMI output is listed for UC430.

Where can I check the current price?

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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