The Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub, model LW-HUB1-C304, turns one USB-C socket into four USB ports, and it is available at Mascom International for KSh 1,100. Every unit we sell is brand new and sealed. Lightwave is an accessories brand distributed here in Kenya, and the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub answers a common problem with modern laptops: too few sockets for the devices people use every day. You can walk into our shop at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, and plug the hub into your own laptop before you pay.
Built for university students, accountants, sales teams and anyone working from a thin laptop, the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub handles the daily juggling of plugs. A MacBook Air or a slim HP or Dell often has only USB-C sockets, while most mice, keyboards, printers and flash drives still use the older rectangular USB-A plug. That mismatch means constant swapping, or a drawer full of loose dongles. With the hub connected, a student at Kenyatta University can keep a mouse and keyboard running while copying assignments from a flash drive, and an accountant in Upper Hill can leave the office printer plugged in all day.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unbranded hubs with no receipt and no follow-up, Mascom International stocks the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub with a 6-month warranty and a walk-in service desk. Customers across Nairobi tell us a hub is the first accessory they buy after a new laptop, because it fixes the port shortage for a small sum. If you need more than USB ports, the larger Lightwave docking stations sit on the same shelf. Visit us on Kimathi Street, or order the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub by WhatsApp and pay on arrival anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub
How much is the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub in Kenya?
The Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub costs KSh 1,100, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price includes a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. You can pay through M-Pesa or in cash when the parcel reaches you. If you want more port types in one body, the Lightwave 9-in-1 USB-C Docking Station costs KSh 3,000, which is KSh 1,900 more. For simply adding USB ports to a laptop, the hub is the lower-cost route.
Which laptops work with the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub?
The Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub works with any laptop, tablet or phone whose USB-C port carries data. That covers MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, Dell XPS and Latitude, HP EliteBook and Spectre, Lenovo ThinkPad and Yoga, and most recent Windows ultrabooks. Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 ports accept USB-C accessories, so the hub runs there too. The one catch is a small number of budget laptops with a USB-C socket meant for charging only. If unsure, bring your laptop to Mascom International and we will test it with you.
Should I buy the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub or the Lightwave 9-in-1 USB-C Docking Station?
Choose the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub at KSh 1,100 when your only problem is too few USB ports for a mouse, keyboard, flash drive and printer. Choose the Lightwave 9-in-1 USB-C Docking Station at KSh 3,000 when you want more connection types in one body, which on docks of that size usually means screen and network sockets alongside USB. The hub costs KSh 1,900 less and suits students and travellers. The dock suits a fixed desk where the laptop meets a monitor every morning. Ask us for the dock's port list.
Will the LW-HUB1-C304 cope with dust and daily commuting in Kenya?
Yes, the LW-HUB1-C304 is small enough to ride in a laptop bag pocket on a matatu or boda boda without adding bulk. Kenyan dust is the bigger risk, because grit inside a USB socket causes loose or failing connections over time. Keep the hub in a zipped pocket rather than loose in the bag, and blow out the ports now and then. Avoid leaving it in a hot car during the afternoon, the same care you would give the laptop itself. Handled that way, a small hub lasts through years of daily use.
Can I use the LW-HUB1-C304 with an iPad or Android phone?
Yes, iPads with a USB-C port can use the LW-HUB1-C304 for keyboards, mice and flash drives, and the drive's files open in the Files app. That includes the iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini and standard iPad models that have USB-C. Most current Android phones and tablets support USB OTG, the feature that lets a phone read USB accessories, so a flash drive or keyboard works through the hub. Phones vary, so test yours in our Nairobi CBD shop first. Large external drives may ask for more power than a phone supplies.
Who should buy the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub, and who should skip it?
Buy the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub if your laptop has only USB-C sockets and you still use USB-A mice, keyboards, flash drives or printers. It suits students, lawyers, journalists and sales teams who move between a desk and client offices. Skip it if you need an external monitor or a wired network cable, because this hub adds USB ports only. For a screen, the Lightwave USB-C to HDMI 4K Adapter at KSh 2,300 is the better fit. For wired internet, the Lightwave USB-C to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter at KSh 2,350 does that job.
Can I run an external hard drive and a flash drive on the LW-HUB1-C304 at the same time?
Yes, the LW-HUB1-C304 accepts several storage devices at once, and your laptop shows each one as its own drive. All four ports share one link back to the laptop, so two large transfers running together each move slower than one running alone. For big jobs, such as backing up a year of client files, copy one drive at a time. Desktop hard drives with their own power adapter run normally, while some portable drives draw more power than a hub port supplies on certain laptops.
Does the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub need drivers or software?
No, the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub follows the standard USB hub class, so Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux recognise it on their own. Plug it in and the devices connected to it appear shortly after, with no disc or download. That matters in a busy office where staff cannot install software without IT approval. If a device behind the hub does not respond, unplug it and reconnect, or move it to another port. The Mascom International service desk can also check the hub and your laptop together.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- USB-C plug on the laptop side — fits the oval USB-C socket found on most laptops, tablets and phones sold today.
- Four USB ports on the hub — a mouse, keyboard, flash drive and printer stay connected together, with no swapping.
- Standard USB hub class — Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux detect the hub on their own, so there is nothing to install.
- Shared link to the laptop — all four ports share one connection back, so large copies finish sooner when run one at a time.
- Hot-plug support — devices connect and disconnect while the laptop runs; eject storage first so no file gets corrupted.
Compatibility
- Laptops with USB-C data ports — MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Dell XPS, HP EliteBook, Lenovo ThinkPad and most recent Windows ultrabooks.
- Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 ports — these accept ordinary USB-C accessories, so the hub plugs straight into them as well.
- Charging-only USB-C sockets — a few budget laptops use USB-C for power alone, and the hub needs a port that carries data.
- iPads with USB-C — keyboards, mice and flash drives work through the hub, with drive files opening in the Files app.
- Android phones and tablets with USB OTG — the feature that lets a phone read a flash drive or keyboard through a hub.
Build and Portability
- Compact single body — four ports grouped in one small unit instead of several loose dongles rolling around the desk.
- Light to carry — adds almost no weight to a work bag, school backpack or laptop sleeve pocket.
- Brand new and sealed — every unit leaves its box for the first time at your purchase, never a returned or display piece.
- Easy to clean — a soft dry brush or a short puff of air clears dust from the sockets in seconds.
- Zipped-pocket storage — keeps grit and moisture out of the ports between uses, which is what keeps connections firm.
Everyday Use
- Class and office files — copy notes, invoices or photos from a flash drive while the mouse and keyboard keep working.
- USB printers — leave the office printer plugged in all day, with ports still free for storage and a headset.
- Presentations — run a wireless presenter receiver, a mouse and a flash drive of slides together from one USB-C socket.
- Home desk setup — leave keyboard, mouse and webcam on the hub, then plug one connector into the laptop each evening.
- Safe removal — use Safely Remove Hardware on Windows or Eject on a Mac before pulling a drive out of the hub.
Inclusions
- The Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub in sealed retail packaging, opened in front of you on request.
- No driver disc, because current operating systems recognise a standard USB hub without one.
- Mice, keyboards, flash drives and cables are sold separately at Mascom International.
- A 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use.
- Free in-store testing on your own laptop before payment, so you see every port respond.
Package Contents
The Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub comes brand new in sealed Lightwave retail packaging, and the box holds the hub itself. No driver disc is included because none is needed. Mice, keyboards, flash drives and printers are sold separately, and Mascom International stocks compatible accessories at the same counter, so you can leave with a complete desk setup in one visit. On request, we open the box with you in store so you can test the hub on your own laptop before paying.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use, including ports that stop responding and faults in the hub itself. Keep your receipt, and bring the hub to our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street to make a claim.
Where to Buy the Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub in Kenya
The Lightwave 4-in-1 USB-C Hub is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your laptop along and we will plug the hub in at the counter, so you see every port working before you pay. Message us first to confirm the colour in stock today.
Reach our team directly on any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and buyers in Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your hub is backed by the 6-month warranty above. We list every accessory with honest specifications and accurate pricing, and our team stands behind it after the sale, so you know exactly what you are getting for your money.
