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Pengo
Pengo USB-C Multiport Adapter I

A foldable USB-C adapter with HDMI and one SD slot. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

The Pengo Adapter I has a clearly listed four-function port map: two USB-A data ports, one SD reader and HDMI. Its manufacturer sheet gives useful display modes but does not establish a Power Delivery path or an exact Amazon offer.

Consider it for

A USB-C user who needs two USB-A devices, one full-size SD card reader and HDMI up to 4K/30Hz in a compact foldable adapter..

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Someone who requires 4K/60Hz HDMI, MicroSD, Ethernet, laptop charging pass-through or a verified direct listing.

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Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • The exact manufacturer part number and EAN are listed.
  • HDMI is specified at 4K/30Hz or 1080p/60Hz with HDCP and multichannel audio.
  • The body is aluminum and the cable folds for storage.

What to weigh up

  • The historical Amazon ASIN is not tied to the part number.
  • MicroSD, PD pass-through and USB-A output current are not documented.
  • The sheet prints the card transfer limit as 104 Mbps without further explanation.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model covered8RDON-C01HH4W0PE
Host connectorUSB-C host connection; the sheet does not specify additional host compatibility limits.
USB 3.x data portsTwo USB-A Gen 1 data ports up to 5Gbps; no downstream USB-C data port is listed.
InstallationFoldable-cable adapter with aluminum body; 108 × 56 × 14 mm and 85 g listed.
Hub powerA separate hub power input is not listed.
Host chargingPower Delivery pass-through is not documented.

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

Check the part number and count the four functions

Pengo calls this product USB-C Multiport Adapter I, part 8RDON-C01HH4W0PE. Its four downstream functions are two USB-A ports, one SD reader and HDMI. That layout suits a host with USB-C that needs two ordinary USB peripherals, an SD card and a display connection. Pengo's sheet labels the data ports USB 3.1 Gen 1 and gives speeds up to 5Gbps. Use the manufacturer part number and port map when comparing offers rather than assuming every Pengo USB-C adapter is the same variant. The historical Amazon ASIN is not shown on the sheet, so this review does not claim that B07BGZRXQ3 is the exact current offer.

Match the display mode to your screen

Pengo lists HDMI at up to 4K/30Hz or 1080p/60Hz and says the output supports HDCP and multichannel audio. That is more specific than a listing that simply says 4K. If you need a 60Hz 4K desktop, this sheet does not claim that mode. Confirm that the host computer USB-C connection can output video and that the screen and cable accept the intended signal. The sheet does not describe multiple external displays or any refresh rate beyond the two listed modes. Its maximum is a manufacturer specification, not a measured result across every host configuration.

Plan around an SD slot, not a second card reader

This part has one SD reader, with SD, SDHC and SDXC UHS-I formats listed. Pengo does not identify MicroSD or TF support, so do not count a second card format as part of the four-function configuration. The sheet prints a maximum card transfer figure of 104 Mbps. Because the supplied unit is ambiguous relative to common card-reader marketing, preserve that wording and verify against a clearer manual if throughput is important. The available evidence does not give maximum capacity or a measured import rate. Check the card standard and capacity before relying on the slot for a particular camera workflow.

Use USB-A for data peripherals and confirm power needs separately

The specification sheet describes two USB-A Gen 1 connections for data transfer up to 5Gbps. It does not list a dedicated USB-C charging input, Power Delivery pass-through, Ethernet or USB-A output-current ratings. That makes it a straightforward port expander on paper, but the source is too limited to call it a laptop charger or to promise how much power a phone or portable drive can draw. If your setup depends on charging while using the adapter, find a model-specific manual that documents a PD path. The generic USB-C hub wording is not enough to infer a power socket absent from the manufacturer port map.

Consider the folding cable and compact metal body

Pengo lists a foldable cable and aluminum enclosure, with a body measuring 108 × 56 × 14 mm and weighing 85 g. Those details help judge storage and placement. The sheet describes the enclosure as helping reduce electromagnetic interference, but it does not provide drop, heat or durability testing. A foldable lead can help store the adapter, while the body may still need clearance around nearby computer ports. Compare the exact photos with the ports on your device, especially if a case or adjacent connector could obstruct the plug. These are manufacturer specifications, not personal-use observations.

Verify the selected listing against the part code

The Pengo sheet provides a part number and EAN, but neither it nor the unreadable Amazon page connects that code to B07BGZRXQ3. Search by 8RDON-C01HH4W0PE and check that the selected offer shows two USB-A ports, HDMI and one SD slot. Do not substitute a Pengo dock with a different connector map or treat a frozen USB 3.2 label as the source-backed speed statement. This review does not make claims about current stock, price, buyer-review consensus or ranking, and it does not report personal testing.

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Before you buy

Does this part include MicroSD or TF?

No MicroSD or TF slot appears in Pengo's specification sheet.

Does HDMI support 4K/60Hz?

No. The sheet lists up to 4K/30Hz or 1080p/60Hz.

What part number should I verify?

The Pengo specification names part 8RDON-C01HH4W0PE.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

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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