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Can a supported laptop use one HDMI 4K30 screen, two Type-A data devices and Gigabit Ethernet?
Yes, in the documented video-capable host arrangement. Exacthost and its charging exceptions still matter.
Explore this need in the finder →Does its 48W maximum satisfy a 45W minimum available host-power requirement?
Yes, for the documented compatiblelaptop and recommended 60W input arrangement. The original Dell XPS 13limitedcase is excluded.
Explore this need in the finder →Does the 60W input establish at least 60W available to the laptop?
No. The original instruction manual explicitly caps pass-through at 48W.
Explore this need in the finder →A compact mix for a single-screen workspace
The Native Union Type-C Smart Hub TCSMHUB01 combines two USB-A data sockets, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, SD and microSD openings and a dedicated USB-C power input. It is a useful layout when a laptop needs several different everyday connections without a larger desktop dock.
The exact name matters. This is the Type-C data hub, not Native Union's separate Smart Hub wall charger. Start with the physical functions you need: two Type-A peripherals, one external screen, wired networking and the two card formats. A more specialized requirement may call for a different layout.
The power specification gives a clear 48W ceiling
The original instruction manual recommends 60W PD input and states a maximum 48W pass-through capability, with up to 12W consumed by the hub. That provides a concrete computer-side figure for comparison instead of leaving the input headline to stand in for laptop output.
A supported laptop with a lower requirement may fit that arrangement; a computer needing more than 48W does not gain the missing power through the hub. Native Union recommends connecting the supply directly when necessary. Check the actual laptop and charger rather than assuming every listed Type-C device has identical charging behavior.
The USB-C socket is exclusively a power input
The manual explicitly states that the PD socket supports neither data nor display. It therefore cannot hold an additional Type-C drive or provide a second monitor connection. The two Type-A sockets are the documented downstream USB data outputs.
Those outputs advertise 5Gbps USB 3 capability and share the connection back to the computer. Consider simultaneous work, especially when a drive, network transfer and card reader may all be active. The interface labels are not separate independent upstream links or copying benchmarks.
Choose the display around the documented 4K30 mode
The HDMI specification includes 4K30. That is the useful stated mode for a compatible video-capable host, rather than a 4K60 or dual-independent-screen promise. A Type-C connector carrying data alone does not supply the native video signal the hub needs.
The maker also gives a 2K60 label without defining a precise pixel count. This review does not convert that label into an invented exact-resolution guarantee. Match the required screen mode and host capability before choosing the adapter.
Networking and cards add different kinds of convenience
The Ethernet connection advertises 10/100/1000Mbps operation. That can provide a wired route where the computer lacks one, but actual transfer speed still depends on the network and complete setup. It is not a promise that an internet connection becomes faster.
Both SD and microSD formats are included in the layout. The reviewed manual does not establish simultaneous access, so choose a reader with explicit support if two mounted cards are essential. Having both openings is different from confirming the entire two-card workflow.
Read the device-specific charging notes
Native Union specifically notes limited pass-through charging on the original Dell XPS 13 and recommends direct power for that case. It also says an iPad Pro needs a 30W-or-higher PD source for charging while the hub is in use; the original 18W source is limited. Those exceptions deserve attention alongside the general compatibility list.
Switch and Apple SuperDrive are explicitly excluded. Earlier iPadOS 13 display behavior also depends on the app rather than establishing a modern independent desktop. Shortlist the TCSMHUB01 for its actual connection mix and documented 48W power arrangement, then verify the exact host instead of relying on brand names or a matching plug alone.
Key details at a glance
| USB-A downstream data ports | 2 |
|---|---|
| USB-C downstream data ports | 0 |
| HDMI outputs | 1 |
| Full-size DisplayPort outputs | 0 |
| USB-C video outputs | 0 |
| Full-size SD slots | 1 |
| microSD slots | 1 |
| Advertised Ethernet link ceiling | 1Gbps |
| Maximum stated power available to host | 48W |
| Host requirements | Fixed Type-C host connection. Exact computer video and charging support must be checked. The original manual names specific older hosts, not every later Apple chip. |
| Power and charging | Original manual recommends a 60W PD input source and gives 48W maximum pass-through to the computer, with up to 12W hub consumption. Recommended input is not a separately established maximum input. |
| Data and device limits | Two Type-A USB 3.0 data outputs at advertised 5Gbps. The Type-C PD socket accepts power only and is not a data or video output. |
| Installation | The original Dell XPS 13 has limited pass-through charging. For the listed iPad Pro arrangement, use a 30W-or-higher source; the original 18W source is limited. Switch and Apple SuperDrive are excluded. |
Use the exact model’s instructions for operating limits, supplied equipment and version differences.
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