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TP-Link UH720 Powered Seven-Port USB 3.0 Hub

A powered desktop hub with seven data ports and two separate charging ports. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

TP-Link UH720 is a powered desktop hub with seven USB 3.0 data ports and two separate 5V/2.4A charging outputs. Its Micro-B host cable and lack of display/network functions make it a peripheral expander, not a laptop dock.

Consider it for

A desktop user with several USB-A peripherals who also wants separate phone/tablet charging and can accommodate an external adapter..

Look elsewhere if

A USB-C notebook dock, display output, wired network, card reading, or laptop PD charging.

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Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • Seven computer-connected USB 3.0 data ports are documented.
  • Two separate 5V/2.4A charging outputs are rated.
  • The official package list includes a 12V/3.3A adapter and one-metre cable.

What to weigh up

  • The upstream connection is USB 3.0 Micro-B.
  • It does not add HDMI, Ethernet or card readers.
  • The historical Amazon ASIN is not mapped by TP-Link.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredUH720
Host connectorUSB 3.0 Micro-B upstream connector is listed.
USB 3.x data portsSeven USB 3.0 data ports are listed up to 5Gbps, subject to connected devices.
InstallationPowered desktop design; one-metre host cable and adapter are listed.
Hub powerAdapter is 12V/3.3A; two additional charging ports are 5V/2.4A each.
Host chargingCharging outputs power peripherals; laptop PD pass-through is not listed.

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 a desk with many wired peripherals

The UH720 connects to a computer over USB 3.0 Micro-B and provides seven USB 3.0 data ports. That layout can help keep a keyboard, mouse, printer, external storage and other accessories connected to a desktop or laptop with limited USB sockets. The included one-metre cable and separate power adapter point toward a stationary desk rather than a pocketable travel hub. Check the computer for a compatible upstream port or cable before choosing it, especially when moving from a modern USB-C-only laptop.

Keep the two charging outputs out of the data count

TP-Link lists two dedicated charging ports in addition to the seven data ports. The charging connections are rated 5V/2.4A each and are meant for USB-powered devices; they are not extra computer-connected data ports for storage or accessories. This split can be useful if you want to keep the seven data connections free while charging a phone or tablet. Do not count nine general-purpose data ports or assume these charging-only sockets provide USB-C Power Delivery to a laptop.

Read the 5Gbps figure as an interface maximum

TP-Link lists USB 3.0 data transfer up to 5Gbps and notes that actual transfer depends on the connected devices. That maximum does not promise a drive will reach 5Gbps, and the page does not describe simultaneous throughput across all seven ports. Peripherals share the upstream connection and still depend on the computer, cable and accessory. For modest devices such as keyboards or printers, the number of ports may matter more than peak data rate. For storage, confirm the drive and host requirements.

Plan for the included external power supply

The official specification lists a 12V/3.3A adapter and a one-metre USB 3.0 cable. External power helps distinguish the UH720 from bus-powered travel adapters, but the adapter powers the hub and its peripheral layout; it does not mean the hub can charge the computer. Place it near a suitable outlet and check whether the included cable reaches the computer and desk location. The source does not describe a laptop charging path, so keep that separate from the two peripheral charging ports.

Use it as a USB expander, not a complete dock

The official UH720 port map does not include HDMI, Ethernet or card readers. It solves a specific problem: attaching several USB devices and charging two other USB accessories from a powered desktop hub. A laptop user who needs an external display, a memory-card slot or a wired network adapter will need a second device or a different dock. This distinction prevents the seven-port count from implying broader connectivity than TP-Link documents.

Confirm UH720 on the current offer

TP-Link's official page confirms the UH720 model and its port layout, but does not connect the frozen historical ASIN B0C26STM6W to that product. The Amazon detail page was unreadable during saved research. Search by the exact model and compare the Micro-B upstream, seven data ports, two charging-only ports and adapter package against the current item. This review uses TP-Link specifications rather than customer-review summaries or hands-on testing, and makes no current price or availability claim.

Match the separate charge ports to USB-powered devices

Each of the two dedicated charging sockets is listed at 5V/2.4A, separate from the seven host data connections. That rating describes those outputs for attached USB devices; it is not a promise that every phone or tablet will draw that current in every condition. Check the device's own charging requirement and cable, and leave the hub's data ports available for peripherals. A buyer needing laptop charging should use a different documented PD path rather than interpreting peripheral charging as host power delivery.

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Before you buy

How many data ports does UH720 have?

TP-Link lists seven USB 3.0 data ports, separate from the two charging-only outputs.

Are the two 5V/2.4A ports data connections?

No. TP-Link describes them as dedicated charging ports for peripheral devices.

Can it charge a USB-C laptop?

No laptop PD pass-through is documented; the listed power supply runs the hub.

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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