The Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub is available at Mascom International for KSh 2,200, brand new and sealed, in black. It turns one USB port on your laptop or desktop into four USB 3.0 Type-A ports, each rated for data transfer at up to 5Gbps. A fifth port, a USB-C socket, accepts a 5V adapter when your connected devices need extra power. The Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub works on Windows and macOS with plug-and-play setup, so there is no driver disc or download. You can see it, plug it in and test it at our shop in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for accountants, university students, journalists and office teams across Kenya, the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub solves a daily problem. Thin laptops now ship with one or two USB-A ports, yet a working day still needs a mouse, a keyboard, a flash drive and a printer. Swapping cables slows you down and wears out the laptop's own ports. With the hub on your desk, everything stays connected at once. A student at Kenyatta University can back up a project to an external drive while typing on a full keyboard. An office in Upper Hill can keep its printer and scanner plugged in all day.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unbranded hubs that run some ports at USB 2.0 speed, Mascom International stocks the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub with all four Type-A ports at USB 3.0. Customers across Nairobi tell us the thing they want most is a hub that holds a backup drive for the whole copy, not one that cuts out halfway. Buyers throughout Kenya report fewer worn laptop ports once they stop plugging and unplugging all day. Visit the store to test the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub with your own laptop, or order it with pay-on-arrival delivery to any county.
Common Questions About the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub
How much is the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub in Kenya?
The Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub costs KSh 2,200 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, in black and unopened. That price includes the 6-month Mascom International warranty against manufacturing defects. It also includes pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay in cash or by M-Pesa only once the hub is in your hand. If you plan to use the USB-C power port, any 5V USB-C phone charger you already own will do the job. There are no extra setup fees, because the hub needs no software.
Should I buy the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub or a cheaper hub with USB 2.0 ports?
Choose the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub if you move large files, because all four of its Type-A ports run at USB 3.0, rated up to 5Gbps. Porodo's own Blue 4-in-1 USB-A hub, for comparison, gives one USB 3.0 port and three USB 2.0 ports at 480Mbps. USB 2.0 is fine for a mouse, keyboard or printer. It becomes slow when you copy a large video folder or a full phone backup. Pick a mixed hub for basic desk devices only; pick this one for external drives.
Will the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub keep working during KPLC power cuts?
Yes, the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub draws its basic power from your laptop's USB port, so it keeps running on battery when KPLC power goes off. Your mouse, keyboard and flash drive stay connected without a wall socket. The USB-C port is there for heavier loads, such as an external hard drive that needs more current than the laptop can share. During a long blackout, unplug the hungriest devices first to save laptop battery. When power returns, connect a 5V charger to the USB-C port again.
Does the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub work with a MacBook?
The Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub works with macOS as well as Windows, with no driver to install. It connects to the computer through a USB-A plug, so it fits older MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models that still have USB-A ports. Recent MacBooks carry only USB-C ports, so they need a small USB-C to USB-A adapter between laptop and hub. Bring your MacBook to our Kimathi Street shop and we will test the hub with it before you pay, so you leave knowing it works.
How fast can I copy files through the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub?
Each Type-A port on the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub is rated up to 5Gbps, the USB 3.0 standard. Real copy speed depends on the slowest link in the chain: your laptop's port, the drive and the files themselves. A USB 3.0 flash drive or portable hard drive copies far faster through this hub than through an old USB 2.0 port. All four ports share one link to your computer. For the quickest result, run one large transfer at a time rather than two backups together.
Can I use the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub on a shop counter or POS computer?
Yes, the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub suits shop counters, pharmacies and supermarket tills that run Windows. One hub gives room for a barcode scanner, a receipt printer, a keyboard and a flash drive for daily sales reports. Many Kenyan shops already juggle a Lipa na M-Pesa till number, a printer and an accounting app on one computer. The hub keeps all of those devices plugged in, so the cashier never swaps cables during a busy evening rush.
Who should buy the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub, and who should skip it?
Buy the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub if your laptop has too few USB-A ports and you use a mouse, keyboard, printer or external drive every day. It suits students, accountants, cashiers and small office teams. Skip it if you need an HDMI port for a projector or second screen, an SD card reader or an Ethernet socket, because this hub carries USB-A ports only. A USB-C multiport hub with video output is the better fit for that kind of desk.
Is the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub easy to carry between home and office?
Yes, Porodo designs the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub as a portable unit for travellers and professionals who move between desks. It fits a laptop bag pocket beside your charger, so you can carry it on a matatu from Kilimani to town without a second bag. Because it works without drivers, you can plug it into a borrowed office computer, a hotel business centre PC or a lecture hall laptop and start working straight away.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Data Speed
- Four USB 3.0 Type-A ports — connect a mouse, keyboard, flash drive and printer together from a single laptop socket.
- Data transfer rated up to 5Gbps — the USB 3.0 standard, about ten times the 480Mbps ceiling of USB 2.0.
- One shared link to the computer — the four ports split it, so run one large copy at a time.
- Plug-and-play operation — the computer recognises the hub on its own, with no driver disc, download or setup wizard.
- Works with older USB 2.0 devices — older mice, keyboards and printers still connect, running at their own slower speed.
Power and USB-C Port
- USB-C port for 5V power input — plug in a phone charger to give the hub extra current for heavier devices.
- Runs from the laptop alone for light loads — a mouse, keyboard or flash drive needs no wall socket at all.
- 5V input level — the standard output of any USB phone charger, so a spare adapter at home will fit.
- Extra current for external hard drives — spinning drives draw more power and stay connected better with the adapter attached.
- Power socket kept apart from the data ports — adding a charger never uses up one of the four Type-A ports.
Compatibility
- Windows support — works with Windows laptops and desktops from HP, Lenovo, Dell and other makers without extra software.
- macOS support — works with MacBook, iMac and Mac mini models; USB-C-only Macs need a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
- USB-A host plug — fits the full-size USB port found on most office laptops, desktops and point-of-sale computers.
- Storage devices — flash drives, portable hard drives and external SSDs back up documents and photos at USB 3.0 speed.
- Desk devices — mice, keyboards, webcams, printers and barcode scanners all connect through the same four Type-A ports.
- Older computers with USB 2.0 ports — the hub still works there, but every transfer drops to the slower USB 2.0 rate.
Build and Design
- Black finish — blends with black laptops, keyboards and monitor stands in a home office or shared workspace.
- Portable single-piece body — Porodo builds it for travellers and professionals who work from more than one desk.
- Four sockets on one body — no chain of single adapters hanging off the side of your laptop.
- Separate USB-C power socket — the power cable stays away from the data devices and keeps the desk tidier.
- Light enough for a laptop sleeve — carry it between lectures, client offices and home without noticing the weight.
Inclusions and Support
- The Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub in black, unopened in its original Porodo retail packaging.
- A 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects, handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties, so you inspect the hub before any money changes hands.
- In-store testing at Kimathi Street — bring your laptop and a drive and see the hub work before buying.
- WhatsApp support on +254 708 852 521 for setup questions, compatibility checks and warranty claims after purchase.
Package Contents
The Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub arrives sealed in its original Porodo retail packaging, so you are the first person to open it. Inside is the black hub with its four USB 3.0 Type-A ports and its USB-C power port, ready to plug into your laptop or desktop. Any 5V USB-C phone charger you already own can feed the power port when you connect a hard drive. Ask us on WhatsApp if you want to confirm anything before ordering.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. The cover applies to faults in the ports, the connector and the internal circuitry under normal use. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street.
Where to Buy the Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub in Kenya
The Porodo 5-in-1 USB 3.0 Hub is on the shelf 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 and a flash drive, and we will plug them in so you see the hub working before you pay. The unit we stock comes in black.
To check stock or place an order, reach us directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and buyers in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu and Mombasa receive theirs within 1 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 honest specifications, keep our prices accurate and stand behind every accessory after the sale, so you know exactly what you are getting.
