UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub is available at Mascom International for KSh 3,000, brand new and sealed, and in stock now at our Nairobi CBD store. The UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub plugs into one USB-C port and gives you two USB-A and two USB-C data ports, each rated at up to 10Gbps under the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. It has an aluminium shell, a 25cm braided nylon cable, and needs no drivers on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS or Android. Mascom International sells it from the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street, with pay-on-arrival delivery across Kenya.
Built for university students, accountants, content creators and developers across Kenya, the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub solves a common problem with modern laptops. Many thin machines now carry only one or two USB-C ports, so a flash disk, a mouse and a phone cannot all connect at once. A student at Strathmore or JKUAT can keep a keyboard, mouse and flash disk plugged in while a project file copies. A video editor can run an external SSD and a card reader side by side. It is a data hub only, so it carries no HDMI output and no charging pass-through.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops stock unbranded hubs with slower ports, Mascom International sells the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub with full 10Gbps ports on both connector types. That speed matters when you move large photo folders, video projects or system backups to a fast external SSD. Customers across Nairobi tell us the metal body feels solid and handles a daily matatu commute in a laptop bag without fuss. Visit our store on Kimathi Street to test the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub with your own laptop, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery to any county.
Common Questions About the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub
How much is the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub in Kenya?
The UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub costs KSh 3,000 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, factory sealed in UGREEN packaging. That price covers the hub with its attached braided cable and a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you pay in cash or through M-Pesa only after the parcel reaches you. Nairobi orders usually arrive the same day, and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. There is no extra driver software or licence to buy.
Does the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub support HDMI or laptop charging?
No, the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub is a data-only hub with no video output and no charging pass-through. Its two USB-C ports carry data to drives, phones and accessories, not power into your laptop or a picture to a monitor. If you need to run a projector or TV and charge through one socket, a multiport dock with HDMI and Power Delivery suits you better. Many laptops have a second USB-C port, so you can charge from one and run this hub from the other.
How fast does the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub copy files?
Each port on the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub is rated at up to 10Gbps, the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. In theory that is about 1.25GB per second, though real speed depends on your drive and your laptop's own port. A fast external NVMe SSD gets close to the rated figure, while an ordinary flash disk or hard drive runs at its own lower limit. The four ports share one link back to your laptop, so two drives copying at once split the available bandwidth.
Will the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub work with a MacBook, iPad or Android phone?
Yes, the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub works with Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android devices that have a USB-C port, with no drivers to install. Plug it into a MacBook Air, a Dell XPS or an HP EliteBook and the ports appear within seconds. On a USB-C iPad or a Samsung Galaxy phone, you can read a flash disk, connect a keyboard or copy photos to a memory stick. Older laptops with only USB-A sockets cannot use it, because its plug is USB-C.
How does the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub compare with a multiport hub that has HDMI?
The UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub gives you four fast data ports, while a multiport hub trades some data speed for HDMI video, Power Delivery charging and often a card reader. Many all-in-one hubs run their USB-A ports at a lower data rate than this hub's 10Gbps. Pick this hub if your work is moving files, connecting drives and running peripherals at full speed. Pick a multiport hub with HDMI if you present on boardroom projectors in Westlands or want one cable for screen and charging.
Is the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub reliable with Kenyan power cuts, dust and heat?
The UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub draws its power from your laptop, so a KPLC power cut does not stop it while your laptop battery lasts. It has no power adapter of its own to fail during a surge. Connected drives do draw on the laptop battery, so keep large copy jobs short during a long outage. The aluminium shell sheds heat better than thin plastic on warm afternoons. Blow dust out of the ports now and then, and coil the cable loosely in your bag.
Who should buy the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub, and who should skip it?
Buy the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub if your laptop, tablet or phone is short of ports and you move large files often. University students, photographers, accountants handling audit files, and developers running external SSDs get the most from it. Skip it if you need to connect a monitor, projector or TV, or if your laptop has a single USB-C port that must also charge it. Those buyers are better served by a USB-C dock with HDMI and Power Delivery pass-through.
Can the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub run an external SSD and a keyboard at the same time?
Yes, the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub runs all four ports at once, so an external SSD, a keyboard, a mouse and a phone can stay connected together. Keyboards and mice use a tiny share of the bandwidth, so the SSD keeps most of the 10Gbps link. Large 2.5-inch hard drives that need extra power may run better from a dock with its own adapter, since this hub relies on laptop power. For content creators editing from an SSD, it keeps the whole desk on one cable.
Technical Specifications
Core Function
- Four downstream ports, two USB-A and two USB-C — older flash disks and newer USB-C drives connect without separate adapters or dongles.
- Single USB-C plug — one connection to your laptop, tablet or phone opens all four ports at the same moment.
- Data-only design — the hub carries files and accessory signals only, with no HDMI, Ethernet port or memory card reader.
- No charging pass-through — the USB-C ports do not feed power into your laptop, so charge it through another socket.
- Plug and play — the ports appear within seconds of connection, with no setup screen, app or driver download needed.
Data Speed and Performance
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 rating of up to 10Gbps per port — twice the 5Gbps ceiling of USB 3.2 Gen 1 hubs on the market.
- About 1.25GB per second in theory — a 30GB video project moves in well under a minute at full rated speed on a fast SSD.
- Shared upstream link — all four ports share one 10Gbps connection, so two copies running together split the available speed.
- Backward compatible — USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 drives, mice and keyboards still work through it, at their own slower speeds.
- Speed depends on the host — a laptop USB-C port rated at 5Gbps limits the whole hub to 5Gbps as well.
Compatibility
- Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 — works on business and home laptops with a USB-C port, with no driver to install.
- macOS — connects to MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac models through their USB-C or Thunderbolt ports straight away.
- Linux — recognised by standard Linux systems, which suits developers and server administrators who work across several machines.
- iOS and Android — USB-C iPads and Android phones can read flash disks, run keyboards and copy photos through the hub.
- Not for USB-A-only hosts — older laptops without any USB-C port need a different hub with a USB-A plug.
Build and Durability
- Aluminium shell — the metal body spreads heat during long transfers and feels solid in the hand on a busy desk.
- 25cm braided nylon cable — the woven outer layer resists fraying from daily bending inside a laptop bag or sleeve.
- Built-in cable — the lead is fixed to the hub, so there is no separate cable to misplace on the way to class.
- Bus powered — the hub draws power from the host device, so there is no adapter or wall socket to carry.
- Compact body — slips into a laptop sleeve pocket beside a charger and mouse without adding noticeable bulk to your bag.
Inclusions
- The hub unit — four ports in one aluminium body, factory sealed in UGREEN retail packaging when it reaches you.
- Attached 25cm braided USB-C cable — nothing extra to buy before you connect it to a laptop, tablet or phone.
- No power adapter required — the hub runs entirely from the power your laptop or tablet supplies through USB-C.
- No video or charging ports — buyers who need HDMI or Power Delivery should choose a separate USB-C dock instead.
- Driver-free setup — no software disc, download or account sign-up is needed on any supported operating system.
Package Contents
The UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub arrives factory sealed in UGREEN retail packaging, with the hub and its attached 25cm braided cable as one piece. No power adapter is included or needed, because the hub draws power from your laptop. There is no driver disc either, since setup is plug and play. If you also need a USB-C charger, a card reader or an HDMI adapter, ask our team at the Kimathi Street store about compatible options.
Warranty
The UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub carries a 6-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. That includes a port that stops responding or a cable fault from the factory. Claims are handled in person at our service desk in Nairobi CBD, so bring the hub along with your proof of purchase.
Where to Buy the UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub in Kenya
The UGREEN CM480 4-Port USB-C Hub is on the shelf at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your laptop, tablet or phone and test all four ports with your own drives before you pay. It comes in a metal aluminium finish, so confirm the colour in stock on WhatsApp before you visit.
Reach our team through any of these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver to all 47 counties on a pay-on-arrival basis. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive theirs within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase is backed by the 6-month warranty above. At Mascom International, every listing states honest specifications, including what a product cannot do, at an accurate price, with after-sales support from a real store in the city centre.
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