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WAVLINK
WAVLINK WL-UHP3408 USB-C travelling mini dock

4K60 HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet in a bus-powered mini dock. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

A straightforward mini dock for HDMI, two USB-A peripherals and wired Ethernet, with no listed laptop-charging input or card reader.

Consider it for

A USB-C laptop owner who needs one HDMI display, two USB-A peripherals and wired Gigabit Ethernet without laptop charging through the dock..

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Users who need SD cards, USB-C downstream data, PD charging to the laptop, or more than one display output.

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Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • WAVLINK identifies WL-UHP3408 and documents its core port map.
  • The HDMI claim reaches 4K60 through VESA Alternate Mode.
  • Two 5Gbps USB-A ports and Gigabit Ethernet are listed.

What to weigh up

  • The hub is bus-powered and lists a 15W downstream full-load consumption.
  • No card reader or PD pass-through is listed.
  • The historical Amazon child remains unverified.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredWL-UHP3408
Host connectorUSB-C host lead; HDMI requires the host to support VESA/DisplayPort Alternate Mode
USB 3.x data portsTwo USB-A 3.0 ports rated up to 5Gbps
InstallationAluminum mini dock with a 55cm pigtail for travel or nearby desk placement
Hub powerBus-powered; manufacturer lists 15W downstream full-load power consumption
Host chargingNo USB-C PD pass-through is listed

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 15, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

Check that four outputs cover the whole desk setup

The WL-UHP3408 is a compact USB-C mini dock whose verified output set is intentionally narrow: HDMI, two USB-A 3.0 data ports and wired Gigabit Ethernet. That gives a laptop one display connection, a pair of conventional USB peripherals and a network jack from one host lead. It is a reasonable fit for travel or a small workstation when those are the missing connections. It does not add an SD or microSD reader, a downstream USB-C data port, or a documented charging pass-through. If a camera card, several external drives or laptop charging must also pass through the hub, this model's documented port map does not cover those needs.

Match the 4K60 HDMI claim to the host's USB-C video support

WAVLINK states HDMI output up to 4K at 60Hz through VESA Alternate Mode. That ceiling describes the dock's output claim, not a promise that every USB-C laptop can send a 4K60 signal through it. Before choosing it, confirm the computer's USB-C port supports DisplayPort video output and check the host's own resolution and refresh limits. The manufacturer's page does not describe a second display output, so the dock should be evaluated as a single-HDMI path. It also does not provide a full compatibility table for specific laptop generations in the inspected material. Check the monitor connection and the host's video capabilities together rather than using the connector shape alone as proof of compatibility.

Use Ethernet for wired networking and reserve USB-A for ordinary peripherals

The Gigabit RJ45 connection is the model's distinctive addition to its HDMI and USB ports. For a laptop that moves between rooms or desks, one small dock can provide a wired network jack while leaving two ports for a mouse, keyboard, flash drive or other USB-A device. WAVLINK specifies the USB-A ports at 5Gbps, but its page does not say that two attached devices each sustain that top rate at the same time. Treat 5Gbps as the interface rating rather than a measured transfer result. The RJ45 field says 10/100/1000, so the source supports Gigabit Ethernet capability; actual network speed still depends on the host, cable, router and service.

Account for bus power and the short travel lead

The manufacturer describes this dock as bus powered and gives a 15W downstream full-load power-consumption figure. It does not show a separate dock power input or a PD charging port. That makes the dock's role different from a powered station that feeds charging power back into a laptop. If several bus-powered peripherals or power-hungry storage devices will be attached together, check whether the computer can supply the required power; the product page's full-load figure is not a promise about charging each attached device. WAVLINK lists a 55cm pigtail, a useful reach for a laptop beside the hub but worth measuring against a fixed desk layout.

Keep the recommendation tied to WL-UHP3408, not the frozen ASIN

The official page supports WL-UHP3408 as a real WAVLINK model and documents the port layout, but it does not connect historical ASIN B08NDRSS6W to a current Amazon detail page. Search by the exact model and compare the product photographs, 55cm lead, two USB-A ports and Ethernet jack with the item offered. The tagged link is a search destination, not a claim that the old ASIN remains the correct child or is currently sold. This buying assessment summarizes manufacturer specifications; it does not claim personal testing, customer-review analysis, current price or availability. The strongest fit is a USB-C laptop user who has video output over the host port and needs one 4K60 HDMI connection plus two USB-A devices and wired Ethernet.

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Before you buy

Does the hub charge the laptop?

No USB-C PD pass-through is listed. The official specification describes bus power and a USB-C host lead, not charging power delivered back to a laptop. Its 15W full-load downstream consumption figure is not a host-charging budget.

Does it have a card reader?

No card reader appears in the manufacturer's documented layout. WAVLINK lists HDMI, two USB-A 3.0 ports, and Gigabit Ethernet for WL-UHP3408. Do not infer SD or microSD support from the multiport format or the historical Amazon row.

Are both USB-A ports rated at 5Gbps?

Yes. WAVLINK lists the two USB-A 3.0 ports at up to 5Gbps each, but the product page does not report simultaneous performance or independent full-rate operation. Treat this as a rated interface claim, not a measured transfer result.

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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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