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Can I use four 5Gbps USB-A ports while charging my USB-C notebook?
Qualifies with earlier models enabled and a suitable original charger; charging is documented but its net wattage is not.
Explore this need in the finder →Can I require 60W delivered to the notebook?
Fails that selected minimum: the source gives no reliable delivered-host wattage ceiling.
Explore this need in the finder →Does its spare USB-C socket count as one downstream USB-C data port?
Fails: that socket is the PD charging input, not a documented data output.
Explore this need in the finder →A data hub that leaves room for notebook power
The TRENDnet TUC-H4E2 v 1.0R addresses a familiar USB-C notebook problem: using a hub should not occupy the port needed by the computer's charger. It provides four USB-A data sockets and a separate USB-C Power Delivery input for the notebook's original charger. It is a useful earlier design when that simple combination is sufficient. TRENDnet explicitly marks this version as discontinued.
The important qualification is power detail. The manufacturer confirms that a compatible notebook can charge while the USB hub is in use, but the retained specification does not establish a dependable wattage delivered to the computer. A basic need to charge can match this design; a firm minimum such as 60W at the notebook needs evidence this source does not supply.
Keep the three USB roles separate
The attached USB-C lead connects to the computer. The four USB-A sockets connect peripherals. A separate USB-C PD socket accepts power from the original notebook charger. That input should not be counted as another USB-C data port for a drive or camera. The connection layout is particularly important when comparing hubs that advertise a large total number of ports.
TRENDnet lists three ordinary USB 3.0 sockets and one USB 3.0 charging socket. The latter is still included in the four-port USB data hub; the charging designation describes additional peripheral charging behavior. It is a different function from the PD input that powers the notebook. There is no documented HDMI or DisplayPort video operating mode in this model's interface list.
Use its speed claim for the right decision
The advertised data ceiling is 5Gbps, and the manufacturer documents compatibility with older USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices and ports. A suitable USB 3 host and peripheral are needed for the newer interface capability. All four devices share the connection to the notebook, so the hub does not give each of four busy storage devices an independent 5Gbps route.
That arrangement suits adding a collection of ordinary USB-A peripherals to a USB-C notebook. A selected 10Gbps downstream requirement falls outside the specification. The speed figure also says nothing about monitor support: a USB-C plug and USB 3 data capability do not create a native video output when the hub lacks the required video hardware.
Power and the box contents
The USB bus-power table lists 5V at 0.9A and 4.5W maximum. Separate USB-A charging support includes Battery Charging 1.2 and Apple 1.0A/2.4A modes. These peripheral charging details should not be used to calculate notebook wattage. Likewise, the stated PD power profile is not a substitute for a clear net-host power specification.
The listed package includes the TUC-H4E2 and quick installation guide, without a notebook charger. Budget for using the compatible computer's original supply and make sure its cable can reach the hub's input. A requirement for a suitable charging source included in the hub box therefore does not match this package.
Placement and compatibility
The fixed flexible computer lead is 10.1cm, or about four inches. The 90 × 40 × 12mm body weighs 45g, so it can sit beside a notebook without a large desktop enclosure. That short lead limits placement; it is less suitable for reaching a port behind a distant desktop. There is no detachable host cable in the described design.
TRENDnet names Windows 10 and Chrome support and gives a general Mac compatibility statement, along with setup without a driver CD. The general wording is not exact support for every later Apple chip. Choose this earlier hub when the four USB-A ports and confirmed charging function answer the problem. Choose a more fully specified charging dock when a minimum host wattage, display connection or downstream USB-C data socket is essential.
Key details at a glance
| USB-A downstream data ports | 4 |
|---|---|
| USB-C downstream data ports | 0 |
| Power adapter included | No |
| Detachable host cable | No |
| Included host-cable length | 4 in |
| Stated product weight | 45g |
| Power and charging | Original notebook charger connects to separate USB-C PD input. PD profile 4 stated; no invented host wattage. USB-A charging modes separate from notebook charging. |
| Data and device limits | Four USB3 data A ports; separate USB-C PD input excluded from data count. |
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