Kensington UH1400P Review 2026 - Specs, Pros & Cons

Name: Kensington UH1400P USB-C 8-in-1 Driverless Mobile Hub
Brand: Kensington
SKU: K33820WW

The Kensington UH1400P is a small USB-C travel hub for laptops and tablets that need one HDMI display, wired Ethernet, a few USB-A ports, card readers, and passthrough charging from a single built-in cable. Kensington sells it as the UH1400P USB-C 8-in-1 Driverless Mobile Hub, model K33820WW. The official page lists USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode, one HDMI 2.0 output up to 3840x2160 at 60Hz, three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port for data and up to 85W USB-C PD passthrough, Gigabit Ethernet, and SD plus microSD 3.0 UHS-I readers. It is driverless, so there is no DisplayLink or Silicon Motion software layer. Your laptop's USB-C port must provide native video output for HDMI to work. Amazon's US listing confirms ASIN B09C8Y432J and showed a 4.4-star rating from 131 reviews during research, while Kensington's store listed the hub at $79.99.

Compact 4K60 USB-C travel hub

Pros & Cons

What We Like

Single 4K@60Hz HDMI output is smoother than older 4K@30Hz travel hubs
Driverless USB-C Alt Mode design avoids DisplayLink installs and macOS screen-recording permissions
Gigabit Ethernet, three USB-A ports, SD, and microSD cover the common travel-desk accessories
85W USB-C PD passthrough can charge many thin-and-light laptops when paired with a suitable charger
25cm built-in cable is easier to place on a desk than very short adapter pigtails
Two-year limited warranty is better than many generic USB-C hubs

What Could Be Better

Only one external display is supported
Workaround: Use this for a one-monitor travel setup. Choose Kensington's UH1440P, a DisplayLink dock, or a Thunderbolt dock if you need two screens.
USB ports are limited to 5Gbps
Workaround: Connect fast external SSDs directly to a 10Gbps, USB4, or Thunderbolt port when transfer speed matters.
USB-C power adapter is sold separately
Workaround: Pair the hub with a 100W USB-C PD charger if you want the best chance of reaching the 85W passthrough target.
85W passthrough may be short for large workstation laptops
Workaround: Use the laptop's original charger or a higher-output dock for power-hungry 15-inch and 16-inch systems.
UHS-I card readers are basic for large photo and video card dumps
Workaround: Use a UHS-II reader if card transfer speed is part of your daily workflow.

Display Support

Max Displays: 1

1 display (Single HDMI 2.0 output up to 4K@60Hz on a compatible USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode host. Samsung DeX is limited by Kensington to one display at up to WQHD.)

3840x2160 @ 60Hz

Ports & Connectivity

USB Ports

1x USB-A 3.2 7.5W

2x USB-A 3.2 4.5W

1x USB-C 3.2 85W

Video Outputs

1x HDMI 2.0

Network

1x Ethernet (1 Gbps)

Card Readers

1x SD (SD 3.0 / UHS-I)

1x microSD (SD 3.0 / UHS-I)

Full Specifications

General
Manufacturer	Kensington
Model	K33820WW
Release Date	2021
MSRP	$79.99
Connectivity
Host Connection	USB-C
Max Data Rate	5 Gbps
Driver Required	No (native)
Display Output
Max Displays	1
1x Display	3840x2160 @ 60Hz (Single HDMI 2.0 output up to 4K@60Hz on a compatible USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode host. Samsung DeX is limited by Kensington to one display at up to WQHD.)
Ports (5+ total)
USB-A 3.2	1x (7.5W)
USB-A 3.2	2x (4.5W)
USB-C 3.2	1x (85W)
HDMI 2.0	1x
Ethernet (RJ45)	1x 1 Gbps
SD Card Reader	1x
microSD Card Reader	1x
Power
Power Input	USB-C
Laptop Charging	Up to 85W

Compatibility

Windows (7+)

Kensington lists Windows 7 or above. Windows 11 Snap Layouts and Snap Groups are called out on the official product page. HDMI still requires a host USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode.

macOS (10.13+)

Kensington lists macOS 10.13 or above. It works as a single-display native USB-C hub and does not bypass any Mac external-display limit.

ChromeOS (44+)

Kensington lists ChromeOS 44 or above. Chromebook support depends on USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery support in the host.

Android (9+)

Kensington lists Android 9 or later and Samsung DeX support. DeX is limited to one external display at HD+, FHD, or WQHD with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Known Issues

USB-C ports without DisplayPort Alt Mode

No HDMI output

Dual-monitor desk setups

Only one external display is supported

High-power workstation laptops

85W passthrough may not keep up under load

Fast external SSD workflows

USB data is limited to 5Gbps

7 /10

Our Verdict

Very Good

The UH1400P makes the most sense as a laptop-bag hub, not a permanent desk dock. It gives you the ports people still ask for in hotel rooms, classrooms, shared offices, and conference rooms: HDMI, Ethernet, USB-A, and card readers. The 25cm built-in cable is more useful than the tiny pigtails on cheap hubs, and the 4K 60Hz HDMI output is a real upgrade over older 4K 30Hz adapters. Kensington also gets the basics right with a metal-feeling compact body, a two-year warranty, and simple plug-and-play setup. The trade-offs are also clear. This is still a 5Gbps USB-C hub. It supports one external display, not dual monitors, and the USB-C power adapter is sold separately. The 85W passthrough ceiling is fine for many MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 14, Dell XPS, Surface, HP, and Lenovo ultraportable setups, but it is not enough headroom for every 16-inch workstation under load. The SD and microSD readers are UHS-I, so photographers moving large cards will want something faster. Buy the UH1400P if you want a compact, driverless, one-monitor hub with Ethernet and card readers. Skip it if you need two monitors, 10Gbps storage, Thunderbolt bandwidth, or 100W-plus laptop charging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Kensington UH1400P support 4K 60Hz?

Yes. Kensington lists one HDMI 2.0 output up to 3840x2160 at 60Hz, provided the host USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode.

Can the Kensington UH1400P run two monitors?

No. Kensington lists one monitor supported. If you need two displays in a similar mobile format, look at the UH1440P or a DisplayLink-based dock, depending on your laptop and operating system.

Does the UH1400P need DisplayLink software?

No. The UH1400P is a driverless USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode hub. It does not use DisplayLink or Silicon Motion drivers, so the laptop must provide native video output over USB-C.

Can the UH1400P charge my laptop?

Yes, if you connect a suitable USB-C Power Delivery charger to the hub. Kensington lists up to 85W passthrough charging, but the actual charging rate depends on the charger, cable, laptop, and current workload.

What ports are on the Kensington UH1400P?

It has a built-in USB-C host cable, one HDMI 2.0 port, three USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 power and data port, Gigabit Ethernet, one SD 3.0 UHS-I reader, and one microSD 3.0 UHS-I reader.