Targus Portable Laptop Stand + USB-A Hub review

The Targus Portable Laptop Stand + USB-A Hub AWU100205GL combines a folding, five-position laptop support with ports for a small desk setup. The combined design can help when the stand itself and a few USB-A connections belong in the same travel kit. Its published claims still leave important checks: there is no laptop-specific fit chart, no measured vertical range for the five positions, and the USB-C pass-through depends on a compatible host and an adapter that is not included.

One stand, one wired hub, two separate jobs

Targus identifies AWU100205GL as the model number on its U.S. product page. The page describes an aluminum laptop support with five adjustable positions and an integrated hub: four USB-A ports with 5 Gbps data, one of which is identified for fast charging, plus a USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 pass-through connection. A 10-inch USB-C host cable connects the stand to the computer. These are not add-ons that can be selected separately in the page; they are parts of the reviewed configuration.

That integration reduces the number of independent pieces to plan around, but it makes host compatibility part of the purchase decision. Targus says a compatible PD 3.0 host is required for pass-through charging and that a power adapter is not included. Its maximum pass-through claim is up to 100 watts, not a guarantee that every laptop will charge at that rate. Check the laptop’s own USB-C power input requirements and the adapter you already have before treating that number as a usable charging result.

Five positions without a lift measurement

The manufacturer repeatedly calls the stand adjustable in height and says it has five height positions. Another feature description refers to five different angles, while the overview again calls them height positions. That wording supports a genuine adjustable stand rather than a fixed riser, but the page does not give a minimum or maximum stand height, a per-position chart, or a screen-rise range. A count of positions tells you there are steps; it does not say where the display will sit with a particular laptop on the rails.

Use your own typing and viewing arrangement as the boundary. A thicker laptop, hinge placement, case and display angle all affect the final screen location, and the manufacturer’s broad position count does not resolve those variables. If an exact eye-level height is important, ask for the stand’s measured position range or compare it with a product that publishes the values you need. The open-laptop riser guide separates adjustable supports from fixed elevations without treating a position label as a guaranteed screen lift.

Read the laptop-size claim as a starting check

Targus lists compatibility for most laptop devices from 10 to 15.6 inches. That diagonal-size statement is not a chassis fit chart: the page does not give a maximum base width or depth, the location of every contact pad, case clearance, or a list of tested laptop models. Before relying on it, compare the actual laptop base and feet with the support rails, leave room for vents, and check whether a case changes the contact points. The image shows the stand without a laptop, so it cannot fill those gaps.

The page separately lists product dimensions of 10.06 × 2.44 × 0.81 inches and a stand weight of 0.64 pound. Targus also describes the stand as folding to 2.5 × 10 inches. It does not explicitly label the dimension axes or state that the three-number specification is the folded envelope; do not convert it into an exact packed thickness. The numbers make the model appear compact on paper, but verify how the folded form fits the bag you actually use.

What the hub details do—and do not—establish

The product page lists four USB-A data ports at up to 5 Gbps, one port marked for fast charging, and a USB-C PD pass-through port. The pictured stand has the ports along its support base and a tethered USB-C cable. Those details can help a shopper check whether the port layout and cable route suit a desk, but they do not independently establish transfer speed, charging stability, heat output, or compatibility with a specific laptop. Targus’s page also references Fast Role Swap and power delivery up to 100 W; actual power behavior remains dependent on the host and adapter.

The maker’s wording about heat reduction and better airflow is not a measured temperature result. Likewise, the page’s ergonomic language is a product description, not evidence that a given stand height or laptop posture will be comfortable for every user. This assessment uses the listed features and their limits rather than claiming hands-on testing.

Who should keep it on the shortlist

AWU100205GL is a reasonable option to compare when a desk setup needs a foldable laptop support, five selectable positions and a built-in USB-A hub in one object. It may be less appropriate if you need a published minimum-to-maximum lift, a laptop-by-laptop fit list, a known folded thickness, an included power adapter, or a documented swivel base. Targus states a limited two-year warranty and lists UPC 092636357399; check the exact model code, the host’s USB-C capabilities, laptop contact points, adapter requirements and terms in the specific offer before buying.