Adapter Targus ACH228 Silver

The Targus ACH228 Silver USB-C Multi-Port Hub expands a single USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port into four downstream ports: two USB-A 3.2 ports and two USB-C ports with Power Delivery pass-through. The compact aluminium-coloured hub supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps per port and allows laptop charging via the hub’s USB-C PD input at up to 100W (20V/5A). It is compatible with Windows, macOS and Chrome OS and is suitable for laptops with only one USB-C port.

Advantages

This adapter combines multiple ports in a slim, lightweight enclosure (85 × 45 × 10 mm) for easy portability. It supports simultaneous data connections for mice, keyboards, flash drives and external drives while providing up to 100W power delivery to keep the host laptop charged. No drivers or additional software are required — simply plug the tethered USB-C cable into your computer.

Suitable for

• Connecting USB-A peripherals (mouse, keyboard, flash drive, external HDD/SSD)
• Charging a USB-C laptop via power delivery passthrough
• Expanding ports on ultrabooks and laptops with a single USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port
• Mobile work, hot-desking and travel where a compact hub is needed

Key specifications

• Model: Targus ACH228 Silver (ACH228EU)
• Ports: 2 × USB-A 3.2, 2 × USB-C (one supports PD pass-through)
• Power Delivery: up to 100W (20V/5A) pass-through
• Data transfer speed: up to 5 Gbps per port
• Host compatibility: USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 hosts; Windows, macOS, Chrome OS
• Dimensions: 85 × 45 × 10 mm
• Weight: 0.059 kg
• Colour: Silver

How to use

Connect the hub’s tethered USB-C cable to your computer’s USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port. Plug USB-A or USB-C peripherals into the appropriate ports to access data and peripherals. To charge the host device while using the hub, connect your laptop’s USB-C power adapter to the hub’s USB-C PD port. No installation is required; the hub operates as plug-and-play on supported operating systems.

Recommendations

For reliable charging at the maximum 100W rating, use the laptop manufacturer’s original USB-C power adapter capable of 20V/5A. Avoid overloading individual data ports with multiple high-power USB devices simultaneously to maintain optimal data performance.