Kensington CH1000 USB-C 4-Port Hub

The Kensington CH1000 (model K39124EU) USB-C 4-Port Hub expands a USB-C host with two USB-A and two USB-C downstream ports. It provides USB 3.1 Gen 1 (also referred to as USB 3.2 Gen 1) SuperSpeed data transfer up to 5 Gbps, Plug & Play operation without drivers, and a compact black housing for portability. The hub is compatible with Windows, macOS and ChromeOS but does not support Power Delivery or DisplayPort Alternate Mode.

Advantages

This USB hub delivers four high-speed USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports to connect peripherals such as keyboards, mice and flash drives while maintaining data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps. The Plug & Play setup requires no drivers, and the compact, lightweight design makes the hub easy to carry with a laptop or in a bag. The mix of two USB-A and two USB-C ports offers flexibility for legacy and newer devices.

Suitable for

• Connecting keyboards, mice and USB flash drives
• Expanding ports for external storage and peripherals
• Using with laptops, tablets or smartphones that have a USB-C host port

Key specifications

• Model: Kensington CH1000 (K39124EU)
• Host interface: USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• Downstream ports: 2 × USB-A, 2 × USB-C (total 4 ports)
• Data transfer rate: up to 5 Gbps (SuperSpeed)
• Power/Video: No Power Delivery, no DisplayPort Alternate Mode
• Compatibility: Windows 8.1 or above, macOS 10 or above, ChromeOS 44 or above
• Colour: Black

How to use

Plug the hub into a USB-C host port on your laptop, tablet or smartphone and connect your peripherals to the available USB-A or USB-C downstream ports. The hub uses Plug & Play so connected devices should be recognized automatically by the operating system. For best transfer performance, connect SuperSpeed-capable devices and cables rated for USB 3.1 Gen 1 speeds.

Recommendations

Do not expect the hub to provide laptop charging or external display output — it does not support Power Delivery or DisplayPort Alternate Mode. Use high-quality USB 3.1 Gen 1 cables for reliable 5 Gbps transfers and connect one high-bandwidth device at a time if sustained maximum throughput is required.