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Ugreen recently sent me the Ugreen Revodok 105 USB-C hub to check out. This is a very basic USB-C hub that is available on Amazon for under £15 most of the time, so this review is quite short.
The TLDR would be that it works as advertised, and the only competing products at this price point are mainly from random brands.
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Specification
- Model: Revodok 105
- Manufacturer Code: CM478
- Input: 1x USB-C with 100W PD support
- Output:
- 2x USB-A 2.0
- 1x USB-C 3.0
- HDMI 1.4
- Video: HDMI up to 4K@30Hz
- USB-A 3.0: Supports transfer rate of up to 5Gbps.
- USB-A 2.0: Supports transfer rate of up to 480Mbps.
- Power Supply: Supports PD 3.0, 100W max
- Compatible Systems: Windows/macOS/Linux
- Dimensions: L110xW195xH23 (mm)
Features
- 100W Fast Charge: Charges MacBook Pro to 55% within 35mins, which is 1.5 times faster than a 60W USB C cable.
- Reliable and Security: Built-in smart E-marker chip, can increase charging speed by 80% and charging stability by 90%, providing a safer and more stable charging experience for you.
- 480Mbps Data Transfer Rate: As a USB C data cable, its data transfer rate is up to 480Mbps between phone and laptop. Note: This USB 2.0 cable doesn’t support video output.
- 4K Display: Enjoy stunning 4K@30Hz media display via the HDMI port, delivering detailed and vivid visuals.
Design / Ports
- USB-A (2.0): You get 2x USB-A 2.0 ports. You’re able to enjoy transfer rates of up to 480Mbps on these ports, ideal for your peripheral items such as keyboards, mice, printers, etc.
- USB-A (3.0): You get a single USB-A 3.0 port. Enjoy super-fast 5Gbps transfer speed, ideal for USB flash drives.
- HDMI: A single HDMI port providing up to 4K@30Hz picture quality, ideal for TV, a monitor or projector.
- USB-C (Pass-Through): You get a single USB-C pass-through port, ideal for providing a PD 3.0, 100W maximum power supply (this port does not support data/video streaming).
Performance
There really isn’t much to say about the performance, it works as advertised.
I’d say the most important aspect is the support for the passthrough of 100W USB-C Power Delivery. This is more than enough to charge most lightweight laptops now, even many gaming laptops support 100W USB-C PD for when you are not gaming.
The main benefit here is for laptops with only a couple of USB-C ports, such as my Huawei Matebook 13.
With this hub, I can add USB 2.0 ports, which are ideal for peripherals like keyboards, mice and webcams. Then, add a second monitor and still be able to charge my laptop.
It would complement the Ugreen Nexode 100W GaN wall charger perfectly.
Then, there is a single USB 3.0 port which supports transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps. I tested this with an external SSD, and it achieved the claimed speeds.
I would have preferred the USB 3.0 port to be USB-C, not USB-A, as most external storage and data cables are USB-C nowadays. However, this problem is easily overcome with an adapter or decent USB-A to USB-C cable. Alternatively, Ugreen has other slightly more expensive hubs with better port options.
Price and Alternative Options
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The Ugreen Revodok 105 has an RRP of £16.99 and is available from both Ugreen and Amazon.
At the time of writing, it was discounted to £13.59 from Ugreen or £11.99 from Amazon.
For alternative options, you are probably best sticking with Ugreen as they have plenty of options including:
- Revodok 106 6-in-1 USB-C Hub (100W PD, 4K@30Hz HDMI)
- Price: £22.49
- Ports: 3x USB-A 3.0, SD/TF Card Slot, 4K@30Hz HDMI, 100W PD input
- Revodok 107 7-in-1 USB-C Hub (4K@60Hz HDMI, RJ45 Ethernet)
- Price: £29.99
- Ports: 2x USB-A 3.0, SD/TF Card Slot, 4K@60Hz HDMI, 100W PD input, 1 GbE
- Revodok 206 6-in-1 USB-C Hub (Dual HDMI, 8K@30Hz Single)
- Price: £34.99
- Ports: 1x HDMI 4K@60Hz, 1x HDMI 8K@30Hz, 2x USB-A 3.0, 1x USB-C 3.0, 100W PD input
- Revodok Pro 109
- Price: £39.98
- Ports: 1x HDMI 4K@60Hz, SD/TF Card Slot, 2x USB-A 3.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 10Gbps, 100W PD input, 1 GbE
The cheapest option Anker has is the Anker 341 USB-C Hub (7-in-1) for £32. This also supports 100W input, and then it features 2x USB-A 3.0, 1x USB-C 3.0, SD card slot, HDMI 4K@30Hz and 1 GbE, which would makes it more of a competitor to the Revodok Pro 109.
Verdict
The Ugreen Revodok 105 is very affordable and works as advertised. It is a handy little accessory for anyone who spends a lot of time working on a laptop, giving you an affordable way to convert your laptop to a workstation with a keyboard, mouse and additional monitor.
Ugreen Revodok 105 USB-C Hub Review
Summary
The Ugreen Revodok 105 USB-C Hub is about as basic as it gets, but it works as advertised, and it is one of the most affordable options from a reputable brand.
Overall
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Pros
- Very affordable
- All the essential ports you need to convert a laptop to a workstation
Cons
- It would have been better if the USB 3.0 port was USB-C
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