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TRENDnet
TRENDnet TUC-H4E2 USB-C Hub

For compact USB-C expansion with three data ports and a separate charging outlet. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

A compact USB-C hub with three USB data outlets, one separate charging outlet, and PD pass-through in TRENDnet documentation, now marked discontinued.

Consider it for

A USB-C laptop setup needing a few data peripherals and separate PD pass-through, if a discontinued TUC-H4E2 offer can be verified..

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Buyers who need four data ports, video or Ethernet, a guaranteed PD wattage, or a verified B01MT7QKTN current offer.

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Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • TRENDnet identifies the TUC-H4E2 v1.0R and lists its separate data and charging ports.
  • A USB-C PD port and flexible attached cable are documented.
  • The manufacturer specifies bus power and broad USB backward compatibility.

What to weigh up

  • The model is discontinued.
  • The fourth USB 3.0 socket is for charging, not general data.
  • The historical ASIN and delivered PD wattage are not verified.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredTUC-H4E2 v1.0R
Host connectorUSB-C host connection with a flexible attached cable about 10.1cm long.
USB 3.x data portsThree USB 3.0 data ports plus one separate USB 3.0 charging port; up to 5Gbps is listed for data.
InstallationCompact attached-cable hub; the manufacturer marks v1.0R discontinued.
Hub powerBus-powered; a separate USB-C PD port is listed, but no adapter is listed in package contents.
Host chargingPD pass-through is described for a notebook; wattage delivered to the host is unspecified.

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

Use the model when a laptop needs compact USB-A expansion and pass-through charging

The TUC-H4E2 combines a USB-C host connection, four USB 3.0 sockets and a separate USB-C PD connection in a small hub. That shape can work for a compatible notebook that needs a few wired peripherals without a full docking station. TRENDnet describes the attached cable as flexible and about four inches long, which offers some positioning room but may still be short for a dock mounted under a desk. The product relies on the host's USB-C and a compatible charger for pass-through power, so check the laptop's connector capabilities and charger before planning the setup.

Count three data ports and one charging port

TRENDnet's page headline describes four USB 3.0 ports, while its interface table lists three USB 3.0 data ports plus one USB 3.0 charging port. That distinction matters if you expect to connect four storage devices or other data peripherals. The charging socket is described as supporting Apple 1.0A/2.4A charging modes, but no current high-speed charging standard is established in the cited table. A keyboard, printer or flash drive can use the data outlets; do not count the dedicated charging socket as a fourth general-purpose data port.

Treat 5Gbps as the maximum interface rate

The official page lists data rates up to 5Gbps and describes USB 2.0/1.1 backward compatibility. The rate is a theoretical interface ceiling, not a measured transfer speed for an attached drive. Several devices share the hub and upstream connection, so concurrent transfers may divide available bandwidth. This can be adequate for ordinary office peripherals and occasional file movement, but users who routinely copy large media files may prefer a newer hub with a documented higher-speed interface. Check the exact computer port and connected device standards as well as the hub's headline figure.

Connect a compatible power adapter through the PD port

TRENDnet says the USB-C PD port lets the user charge a notebook with its original charger while using the hub. The product is listed as bus-powered, and the page does not specify a wattage in the detailed listing or include an adapter in the package contents. The PD port therefore should not be treated as a power supply on its own. Verify that the charger, host and required power profile match, and allow for hub overhead. The available source supports pass-through charging as a feature but does not establish the wattage delivered to a particular computer.

Match the host and operating system to the manufacturer's list

TRENDnet lists Chrome, Windows 10 and Mac systems, along with backward compatibility for USB 2.0 and 1.1 peripherals. These statements provide a useful starting point but are not a guarantee for every newer operating-system release, managed device or USB-C implementation. The product's USB-C connector does not imply display output; no video feature is listed. If your setup needs an external monitor, Ethernet or card readers, this is not documented as that kind of dock. Check current compatibility information for legacy peripherals before choosing this discontinued model.

Compare the exact model and age before purchasing

TRENDnet marks the TUC-H4E2 v1.0R discontinued, and the historical B01MT7QKTN page returned no readable product details. Use the tagged search to locate the exact model and verify that the offer includes the right hub version. Similar Trendnet identifiers such as TUC-H4E and TU3-H4E describe different products and should not be substituted. The official package contents list the TUC-H4E2 and quick-installation guide; a power adapter is not listed. This review summarizes manufacturer documentation only and does not claim personal testing, present stock, pricing or buyer consensus.

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Before you buy

How many USB 3.0 data ports are listed?

Three; the fourth USB 3.0 socket is designated for charging.

Does TUC-H4E2 have a USB-C PD port?

Yes. TRENDnet describes notebook pass-through, but does not specify delivered wattage.

Is the model current?

TRENDnet marks v1.0R discontinued.

Is B01MT7QKTN confirmed as this model?

No. The historical Amazon page returned a cache miss.

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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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