UGREEN CR130 7-in-1 Powered USB Hub is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 2,000, brand new and sealed, at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The UGREEN CR130 splits a single USB-A connection into seven usable sockets: three USB 2.0 data ports running at 480Mbps, plus four dedicated charging ports rated 5V/2.4A each. A 12V/2A external adapter comes with the unit, so the UGREEN CR130 holds voltage steady when several devices pull current at the same moment. The aluminium body and per-port switches make the UGREEN CR130 a permanent desk fixture rather than a throwaway plastic splitter.
Anyone running a modern laptop in Kenya has hit the same wall: two USB-A ports, and four things that need plugging in. Accountants juggling KRA iTax dongles and backup drives, cyber café operators serving walk-in printing customers, photographers offloading shoots from card readers, and university students in Juja and Kikuyu running a mouse, a keyboard and a flash disk from one machine all face the same shortage. Cheap unpowered splitters make it worse connect an external hard drive and the whole chain drops out. The UGREEN CR130 solves that by feeding its own power instead of stealing it from your laptop.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who stock unbranded seven-port splitters with no external supply, Mascom International sells the UGREEN CR130 as a properly powered unit with a 24W adapter in the pack. Users consistently report that 1TB and 2TB portable drives stay mounted through long file copies instead of disconnecting mid-transfer. At Mascom International, we're witnessing steady demand from offices replacing three cheap hubs a year with one aluminium unit. Walk into our Kimathi Street shop to test the UGREEN CR130 on your own laptop, or order for countrywide delivery.
Common Questions About the UGREEN CR130 7-in-1 Powered USB Hub
What exactly does the UGREEN CR130 connect to my computer?
The UGREEN CR130 plugs into one USB-A port on your laptop or desktop and gives you seven sockets in return. Three of those are USB 2.0 data ports for keyboards, mice, flash disks, card readers, printers, scanners and external hard drives. The other four are charging ports that push up to 5V/2.4A each for phones, earbuds, smartwatches and desk fans. No drivers, no software, no setup screens Windows, macOS and Linux detect connected hardware automatically within a few seconds.
Why does the UGREEN CR130 need its own power adapter?
Your laptop's USB port supplies roughly 500mA total. Split that across seven devices and a 2.5-inch external hard drive simply will not spin up. The UGREEN CR130 ships with a 12V/2A adapter 24 watts of headroom so each port draws from the wall socket instead of your machine. That is the difference between a copy job finishing cleanly and a drive dropping out at 40 percent. It also stops the hub from draining your battery during a Nairobi power cut.
How fast does the UGREEN CR130 move files?
The three data ports run the full USB 2.0 rate of 480Mbps, which works out to roughly 30-35MB per second in real transfers. A 700MB video file lands in about 25 seconds. A 16GB flash disk full of photos takes around eight minutes. This is USB 2.0, not USB 3.0 if you copy 100GB video projects daily, buy a 5Gbps hub instead. For keyboards, mice, printers, dongles, card readers and document backups, 480Mbps is more than the hardware itself can use.
Can the UGREEN CR130 charge my phone while I keep working?
Yes. The four charging ports run independently of the three data ports, each supplying up to 5V/2.4A — about 12 watts, matching a standard phone charger. A Samsung Galaxy A17 or Tecno Spark tops up at normal speed while your mouse and flash disk stay connected on the data side. Note the honest limit: this is 12W charging, not 25W or 45W fast charging. Laptops cannot be charged through the UGREEN CR130 at all.
What do the individual switches on the UGREEN CR130 actually do?
Each of the seven ports has its own physical on/off switch with a blue LED beside it. Flip a switch and that single port cuts power without touching anything else. This matters more than it sounds. You can park an external drive permanently in port one and switch it off when idle, so it stops spinning and stays cooler. The LEDs also tell you at a glance which sockets are live, which saves hunting behind a desktop tower.
Will the UGREEN CR130 work with my laptop, Mac or desktop tower?
The UGREEN CR130 works with Windows XP through Windows 11, macOS, Linux and UNIX, plus desktop towers, all-in-one PCs and most set-top hardware with a USB-A host port. It stays backwards compatible with older USB 1.1 peripherals. If your laptop only has USB-C a MacBook Air, an ASUS Zenbook, a Dell XPS you need a USB-C to USB-A adapter, sold separately at Mascom International. The hub itself terminates in a standard USB-A male plug.
Is KSh 2,000 a fair price for the UGREEN CR130 in Kenya?
At KSh 2,000 the UGREEN CR130 costs about the same as two unbranded plastic four-port splitters from a downtown stall. The difference is the included 24W adapter, the aluminium shell and the per-port switching, none of which the cheap units carry. Spread across a three-year desk life, that is under KSh 2 per day. Compare it against a laptop repair bill after a failing hub back-feeds voltage, and the case gets easier to make.
How does the UGREEN CR130 cope with Nairobi power fluctuations and dust?
The aluminium casing pulls heat away from the internal controller, which matters in offices without air conditioning during hot January afternoons. Built-in circuits guard against over-voltage, over-current, short circuits and overheating, so a rough surge from an unstable line does not travel straight into your phone. Kenya's mains supply swings enough that this protection earns its place. Pair the UGREEN CR130 with a UPS or surge-protected extension strip Mascom International stocks both at our Kimathi Street counter.
Who should buy the UGREEN CR130?
Office administrators running desktop towers with front ports already occupied. Cyber café and printing bureau operators plugging in customer flash disks all day. Accountants and auditors who keep iTax dongles, backup drives and a card reader connected at once. Photographers and videographers offloading SD cards between shoots. IT technicians testing multiple USB devices on a bench. Home users charging four phones on one wall socket while a keyboard and mouse stay live.
Technical Specifications
Port Layout and Transfer Speeds
- Seven total USB-A sockets in one aluminium housing, replacing the two or three ports most laptops carry
- Three USB 2.0 data ports rated 480Mbps, roughly 30-35MB per second in real-world file copying
- Four dedicated charging ports handle power duty, keeping charging loads off the three data channels
- Backwards compatible with USB 1.1 peripherals, so older printers, scanners and dongles still register correctly
- Supports portable hard drives of 1TB and above when the 12V/2A adapter is connected to mains
- Ports sit spaced along one edge, allowing wide flash disks to sit side by side without blocking
Charging Output and Device Support
- Each charging port supplies up to 5V/2.4A, about 12 watts, matching a standard phone wall charger
- Charges Samsung Galaxy A-series, Tecno, Infinix, Xiaomi Redmi and iPhone handsets at normal non-fast speeds
- Handles earbuds, smartwatches, fitness bands, USB desk fans, LED lamps and Bluetooth speakers without complaint
- Charging ports also carry data on this model, so they double as extra peripheral sockets when needed
- Cannot charge laptops or tablets requiring Power Delivery — those need a USB-C PD charger instead
- Total output shared across ports, so four heavy devices charge slower than one device alone
Per-Port Switches and Status Indicators
- • Seven independent physical switches let you cut power to any single port without unplugging the cable
- Blue LED beside each switch shows live status at a glance, useful behind a desktop tower
- Switching an idle external drive off stops it spinning, lowering heat and extending mechanical drive life
- Cutting unused ports trims standby draw, which adds up on machines left running overnight in offices
- Switches give a firm mechanical click, confirming the state by feel without needing to look down
- Individual control also isolates a faulty peripheral instantly instead of pulling every cable to find it
Operating System and Hardware Compatibility
- Runs driver-free on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 and 11 with no installation step
- Works with macOS, Linux and UNIX systems, covering MacBook, iMac, Mac mini and Ubuntu desktops
- Plug-and-play detection means peripherals appear within seconds of connection, no restart or configuration needed
- Compatible with desktop towers, all-in-one PCs, laptops, and USB-A host ports on office hardware
- USB-C-only laptops need a separate USB-C to USB-A adapter, stocked at Mascom International Kimathi Street
- Not designed for keyboard-and-mouse control switching between two computers, which requires a KVM unit instead
Build Quality and Heat Dissipation
- Aluminium alloy shell pulls heat away from the internal controller during long charging and transfer sessions
- Metal body resists the cracking and flexing common on plastic hubs after a year of daily use
- Low profile lets the unit sit flat on a desk, under a monitor stand, or on a tower
- Attached USB-A host cable reaches nearby front or rear ports on desktops and laptops without strain
- Black finish hides fingerprints and desk dust better than glossy white plastic in busy office conditions
- Weighted enough to stay put when cables are pulled, rather than sliding across the desk surface
Power Supply and Circuit Protection
- Bundled 12V/2A wall adapter provides 24 watts of headroom, enough for all seven ports simultaneously
- Over-voltage protection blocks surges from unstable mains lines before they reach connected phones and drives
- Over-current protection cuts supply if a faulty peripheral pulls more than its rated draw
- Short-circuit protection shuts the affected port down instantly rather than damaging the controller or host machine
- Over-temperature protection throttles output if the unit gets too warm during extended multi-device charging sessions
- Runs on standard Kenyan mains voltage, so no step-down transformer or voltage converter is required
Package Contents
The UGREEN CR130 retail pack from Mascom International contains the seven-port aluminium hub with its attached USB-A host cable, the 12V/2A external power adapter, the printed user manual, and the Mascom International warranty card. Available in black. Note that no USB-C to USB-A adapter is included buyers with USB-C-only laptops should add one. Mascom International stocks compatible USB-C adapters, surge-protected extension strips and UPS units separately at our Kimathi Street counter.
Warranty
The UGREEN CR130 7-in-1 Powered USB Hub carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects under normal use. Coverage includes the hub, the port switches and the supplied 12V/2A adapter. Physical damage, liquid damage and damage from unprotected power surges fall outside the warranty. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly, with no third-party return process.
Where to Buy the UGREEN CR130 in Kenya
The UGREEN CR130 7-in-1 Powered USB Hub is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday to Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to plug the hub into your own laptop, test a flash disk and an external drive together, and flip the port switches before you pay.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International sends the UGREEN CR130 to all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you check the unit and the adapter before any money changes hands. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Thika, Kakamega and Mombasa, receive delivery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit ships in black with the 24W adapter included and is covered by the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current Kenyan pricing, and after-sales support handled face to face at our Nairobi CBD counter.
