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TP-Link UH400 4-Port USB 3.0

4-port USB-A hub, no PD.

India context

Best basic USB 3.0 hub under ₹800 in India. TP-Link brand trust + 2-year warranty. Plug-and-play. No display or power delivery — pure port expansion. Good for adding USB devices to desktop.

Official India stock. Full warranty through the brand's India service network, standard RMA if anything goes wrong.

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Full specs

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BrandTP-Link
ModelUH400
Release Year2020
Hub TypeUSB-A
ConnectionUSB-A
USB StandardUSB 3.0
Total Ports4
USB-A Ports4
USB-C Ports0
HDMI Ports0
EthernetNo
SD Card ReaderNo
Power DeliveryNone
ThunderboltNo
Dual MonitorNo
Best Forbasic, peripherals, desktop
Warranty (India)2 years
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TP-Link UH400 USB 3.0 Hub India — 4 Ports, ₹599–799, No Nonsense

TP-Link UH400: The Boring, Reliable USB 3.0 Hub India Deserves

TP-Link is better known for routers in India, but their networking brand discipline carries over to peripherals. The UH400 at ₹599–799 is a 4-port USB 3.0 hub — minimal, reliable, and correctly priced for what it does.

The TP-Link UH400 gives you four USB 3.0 ports, real-world transfer speeds around 300–350 MB/s for compatible drives, and a compact folding design that travels well. Bus-powered, plug-and-play, no drivers. For everyday file transfers and peripheral expansion, it's the upgrade from USB 2.0 hubs that actually matters.

What Works

USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) on all four ports is the meaningful upgrade over the Zebronics ZEB-HB4002C and other budget 2.0 hubs. Copying a 10GB folder from an SSD-based USB drive takes minutes, not an evening. For photographers transferring card content via a USB 3.0 card reader, or anyone doing regular USB drive backups, this difference is real.

The folding cable design is a nice practical touch — wraps up cleanly in a bag without getting tangled. Compact enough to live in a laptop bag permanently.

TP-Link has solid Indian market presence — their products are stocked at MDComputers, PrimeABGB, Vedant Computers, Croma, and the major e-commerce platforms. This means easy returns, local warranty, and availability outside the top metros.

No driver installation needed on Windows 7 through Windows 11, macOS, and Linux.

What Doesn't

No USB-C outputs — USB-A only. If your peripherals or drives are USB-C native, you'll need adapters.

Bus-powered like most hubs at this size and price. External HDDs that draw significant current (2.5-inch spinning drives) may not spin up reliably without a Y-cable or separately powered hub. SSDs and flash drives work fine.

No power delivery, no display output, no Ethernet. This is purely USB-A port multiplication.

The cable is fixed and non-removable — if the cable frays, the hub is done. In my experience this takes years of abuse to become an issue, but it's worth noting for the cable-fragile crowd.

India Availability and Value

One of the more easily sourced hubs in India. MDComputers carries it, Amazon India has multiple fulfilled listings, and you can find it at Croma in tier-1 cities. TP-Link India provides warranty support through their official channels. GST invoices available from authorized sellers.

At ₹599–799, it's a marginal price over the Zebronics ZEB-HB4002C for a meaningful speed upgrade.

Who Should Buy This

Desktop and laptop users who do regular USB drive file transfers and find USB 2.0 speeds frustrating. Anyone upgrading from an old USB 2.0 hub. Photographers who transfer cards to USB readers. IT professionals who carry a hub for field work.

Who Should Skip This

USB-C centric users — you need a hub that matches your port ecosystem. Anyone needing HDMI, Ethernet, or card reader capability should step up to a Vention 9-in-1 or Anker 575. External HDD users who need reliable power delivery should look for a hub with an external PSU.


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Questions

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What's the warranty in India for the TP-Link UH400 4-Port USB 3.0?
2 years. This is the official Indian distributor version, which means full manufacturer warranty support.
What's the actual transfer speed I'll get?

With a USB 3.0 flash drive or external SSD, expect 150–350 MB/s depending on the drive's own speed rating. The hub doesn't bottleneck modern USB 3.0 drives. USB 2.0 drives will still max out at ~40 MB/s — the hub won't make them faster.

Can I connect an external hard drive to this hub?

2.5-inch HDDs may work but are not guaranteed — bus power can be insufficient. Use a USB Y-cable (one end for data, one for extra power) or a powered hub for HDDs. SSDs and flash drives connect without issues.

Is TP-Link India warranty practical to claim?

Yes — TP-Link has an active India support structure through their website and authorized service centers. Warranty claims are handled locally, unlike grey-market products.