Why this makes the shortlist
Modern laptops ship with fewer ports than they used to. This hub is the practical answer. The Targus 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub makes a concrete case: 4.6-star average from 979 buyers, consistent across verified purchases. At 979 reviews and 4.6 stars, the statistical noise is gone. What's left is a signal: this works.
What you're actually getting
At its core, this is a port multiplier — but the execution determines whether it earns desk real estate.
The Targus 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub is a convenient and compact way to use more USB ports than your computer has available. Designed to work with both PC and Mac computers and laptops.
The specs that matter
Here's what the hardware actually delivers:
- The Targus 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub is a convenient and compact way to use more USB ports than your computer has available. Designed to work with both PC and Mac computers and laptops
- With this USB hub for your laptop, you can plug in up to 4 devices simultaneously for a more efficient work session. Each port has a 480 Mbps transfer rate
- Self-Powering: Charge your phone and access your external hard drive from one hub. The 4-Port Hub is self-powered via the attached USB cable, with no external power needed
- Its sleek and compact design means you can easily take it to and from the office or anywhere else you work
- From stylish laptop backpacks to iPad cases to accessories, Targus has everything you need to carry, connect, and protect the devices you use every day. Our attention to innovative and thoughtful design can be seen.
Who this is for
Home office workers who run multiple peripherals from a single laptop will feel the benefit immediately — mouse, keyboard, external drive, and charging dongles all share one connection without juggling. Travelers who carry light but still need port flexibility will appreciate the compact form factor. Anyone dealing with the two-port problem on a modern ultrabook finds this kind of hub stops being optional quickly.
Before you buy
This hub is for data transfer only — if you're expecting power delivery to charge a laptop, verify the product specs carefully, as most slim hubs in this range don't include a power input port. Actual transfer speeds depend on the connected device and cable quality, not just the hub itself.
Our verdict
A exceptional usb hub pick with 979 reviews already in. The -38% discount at time of writing makes this a particularly well-timed pick. Buy it for the use case it's designed for. It delivers.
