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Kingston
Nucleum Seven-in-One USB-C Hub

A model-verified USB-C hub with separate charging and data sockets, card readers, and HDMI limited to 4K/30Hz. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

Nucleum is a compact, model-verified choice when card transfers and a single basic display connection matter more than high-refresh video or a fully verified Amazon variant. Its two USB-C sockets have different jobs, so check the labels before attaching a device or charger.

Consider it for

A USB-C laptop user who needs a small mix of USB-A, card reading, one HDMI output and host power pass-through, and whose computer supports USB-C display output..

Look elsewhere if

Avoid it for HDCP-protected video, 4K/60Hz output, microSD UHS-II, or a purchase that depends on B0C697VHS5 being this model.

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Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • Kingston documents the exact product code and host-video limitation.
  • The separate USB-C data and power roles are described.
  • SD UHS-II and microSD UHS-I limits are distinguished.

What to weigh up

  • HDMI is limited to 4K/30Hz and does not support HDCP output.
  • The charging USB-C socket does not provide data.
  • The historical Amazon ASIN is not cross-referenced to the model.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredC-HUBC1-SR-EN
Host connectorUSB-C host connection; the historical Amazon ASIN is not mapped to this model
USB 3.x data portsTwo USB-A ports are listed; their data generation is not specified in the saved source
InstallationExternal hub with a USB-C power-pass-through socket and a separate USB-C data socket
Hub powerUSB-C power input is listed; adapter inclusion and input wattage are not confirmed
Host chargingUSB-C host charging is supported, but delivered power to the host is not stated

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 5, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

Choose it for card transfers and one basic display

The documented mix combines HDMI, full-size SD and microSD readers, two USB-A sockets and a separate USB-C data socket. That makes Nucleum relevant to a laptop routine that includes moving camera-card files while attaching conventional peripherals. Kingston lists HDMI up to 4K at 30Hz and says the output does not carry HDCP content. Treat those as hard limits if your display use depends on protected streaming or a smoother 4K mode. The product code is known, but the row's historical ASIN is not mapped to it, so search by C-HUBC1-SR-EN and compare the offered port face.

Keep the two USB-C sockets straight

Kingston and the model-matched listing distinguish a USB-C power-pass-through socket from a USB-C data socket. The power-only socket cannot substitute for the downstream data connection. This matters when a small hub has several similar-looking connectors: use the data socket for a USB-C peripheral and the power socket for the charger path. The sources establish the roles but do not state the wattage accepted at the power input or the power delivered to every host. Confirm your laptop and charger requirements before treating it as a single-cable charging solution.

Confirm that the computer can send video over USB-C

The hub's HDMI connector does not make every USB-C computer a video source. Kingston cautions that the host USB-C port must support video output for HDMI to work. Check the laptop's port specifications or documentation for DisplayPort Alternate Mode or an equivalent video capability, especially if another USB-C port on the same computer behaves differently. Without that support, the hub may still serve its data and reader functions, but the display connection should not guide the purchase. The saved source does not establish a universal host compatibility list.

Choose the correct card slot for the workflow

The full-size SD reader and microSD reader do not share the same documented ceiling: Kingston lists SD up to UHS-II and microSD up to UHS-I. If camera-card ingest is a regular task, match the card format and required standard to the correct slot instead of assuming both readers have identical speed support. The saved information gives standards, not a measured transfer result for a particular card or host. No simultaneous-reader performance claim is needed to make the basic choice; the relevant distinction is which card you use and which slot accepts it.

Treat the historical ASIN as a separate identity question

The model code C-HUBC1-SR-EN is verified by Kingston, but the saved historical ASIN B0C697VHS5 was not tied to that exact model. Do not let a familiar brand name or seven-in-one description fill the mapping gap. Search by the product code, inspect the seller's port labels, and make sure the listing shows the charging/data USB-C split and the expected card slots. The Amazon result should be checked at purchase time. This assessment follows the saved model sources and does not claim an in-hand test, a current price, or a live offer.

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Before you buy

Is the USB-C power socket also a data port?

No. The saved model sources distinguish it from the separate USB-C data socket.

What HDMI mode is documented?

Up to 4K/30Hz, and Kingston says the output does not carry HDCP content.

Are both card slots UHS-II?

No. Kingston lists SD up to UHS-II and microSD up to UHS-I.

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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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