You don't manage just one workplace but several: your own office, one or more client locations, maybe a flex desk on top of that. Every new workplace means another USB-C hub. That's no longer a one-off purchase, it's a recurring line item. So, briefly and to the point up front: at Switss you automatically get 5% off from 2 units of the same product (10% from 10 units), a VAT-specified invoice with every order, and a 2-year manufacturer's warranty on every hub.
This guide doesn't replace the individual hub articles on this blog. Those remain the place for an in-depth comparison per model. This is the bundling entry point for business buyers: which model fits which workplace, how the volume discount works, and what to watch for before ordering in bulk.
Which hub fits a business workplace: 8-in-1 or 12-in-1?
For a basic workplace with one monitor, the 8-in-1 hub is the simplest choice: HDMI up to 4K (30Hz), two USB 3.0 ports, an SD/microSD reader and up to 65W charging for your laptop. It comes in two variants: budget (100 Mbps variant, €11,99) and Gigabit (1000 Mbps ethernet, €19,99).
For a full workplace with multiple monitors, the 12-in-1 hub (€29,99) is the logical step up: up to three monitors at once on a Windows laptop via 2x HDMI and VGA (on macOS it stays at one external monitor), gigabit ethernet, and 100W instead of 65W charging. If you're setting up several workplaces at once, you'd typically choose between these two per location based on how many monitors are there.
Want to see the full specifications and the difference with a docking station laid out? These two articles cover that:
- USB-C hub vs docking station: what's the difference and what do you need?
- 5-in-1 vs 8-in-1 vs 12-in-1: which Switss USB-C hub fits you?
One fixed hub model for all your workplaces, or custom per location?
If you manage multiple workplaces, there's a second question alongside "which model": do you buy the same model everywhere, or choose the model that fits the number of monitors per location?
Standardising on one hub model has a practical advantage: simpler maintenance, predictable compatibility across your whole fleet of laptops, and a spare hub you can deploy anywhere if one fails. Choosing custom per location (the 8-in-1 for a workplace with one monitor, the 12-in-1 where there are three monitors) may save money per unit, but means keeping track of two models in terms of stock and instructions.
There's no clear winner: it depends on how many locations and monitor configurations you manage. If you choose one fixed setup per workplace, you'll find the complete layout in Setting up a home office with one USB-C cable (docking setup).
Cheaper from 2 units: how the volume discount works
This is the core benefit of ordering from Switss as a business. Buy several units of the same product and you automatically pay less: order 2 to 9 units of the same product and you get 5% off; from 10 units that becomes 10%. You don't need to enter a code anywhere: the discount is applied automatically at checkout.
Important nuance: the count is per product, not across different products: variants of the same product do count together. Order 3x Hub 8-in-1 Gigabit and 3x Hub 12-in-1 in the same order, and that doesn't count as "6 units" for the discount tier: it's two separate tiers of 3 units each.
And note: the volume discount is never stacked with the combo discount (5% on a fixed combo set, for example a hub together with an M.2 enclosure). If you qualify for both at once, the higher of the two applies, never both added together.
Worked example
- 5x Hub 12-in-1: 5 × €29,99 = €149,95 → with 5% off, €142,45.
- 10x Hub 8-in-1 Gigabit: 10 × €19,99 = €199,90 → with 10% off, €179,91.
These amounts are the prices including VAT (checked 24 July 2026). With a business order you automatically receive a VAT-specified invoice, which you can use (if VAT-registered) to reclaim the VAT through your own bookkeeping.
Business ordering: invoice, VAT and warranty in short
Ordering from Switss as a business runs through the regular webshop. For a one-off order of a few units, no separate business account is needed. Prefer a quote first? That's possible via the business contact option on the product page. You automatically receive a VAT-specified invoice with every order. PELKONIC V.O.F., the owner of Switss, is registered under Chamber of Commerce (KvK) number 76439534 and VAT number NL860623646B01.
All products come with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty, plus a 30-day cooling-off period to still return an order. Want to know how much charging power you need for the laptops in your fleet? That's worked out in Charging a laptop through a USB-C hub: how many watts (Power Delivery) do you need?.
A more detailed breakdown of VAT invoicing, warranty terms and delivery time specifically for freelancers (zzp'ers) is coming in a separate article. Once it's live, we'll link straight through to it here.
Checking compatibility before you order in bulk
If you're ordering for multiple clients or colleagues at once, you're usually managing a mix of laptop brands and models: not everyone has the same laptop. A wrong assumption about DisplayPort Alt Mode (needed for video transfer via the hub) or the required charging power costs more on a bulk order of ten units than on a single purchase.
So check per laptop model in your fleet before you order, not afterwards. Both hubs require USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode for video transfer; charge-only USB-C without data/video won't work for the HDMI output. A compatibility check per laptop brand is coming in a separate article. Once it's live, we'll link straight through to it here.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get a discount if I order multiple USB-C hubs at once?
Yes, from 2 units of the same product you get 5% off, from 10 units 10%, applied automatically at checkout.
Does the volume discount also apply if I combine different hub models, for example 5x 8-in-1 and 5x 12-in-1?
No. The discount tier counts per product, not across different products: variants of the same product do count together as one total. 5x 8-in-1 and 5x 12-in-1 in the same order are two separate tiers of 5 units each (5% per item type), not a combined tier of 10.
Can I get a VAT-specified invoice from Switss for a business order?
Yes, automatically with every order. PELKONIC V.O.F. is registered under Chamber of Commerce (KvK) number 76439534 and VAT number NL860623646B01.
Can I combine the volume discount with a combo set discount?
No. With a combo set (for example a hub together with another Switss enclosure), the higher of the two discounts applies, never both at once.
Which Switss hub fits best if I'm setting up several workplaces with different monitor needs?
The 8-in-1 (budget or Gigabit) for a workplace with one monitor, the 12-in-1 for a workplace with up to three monitors on Windows (one on macOS) and heavier charging needs (100W).
How much warranty do I get on a business order of multiple hubs?
A 2-year manufacturer's warranty per unit, with a 30-day cooling-off period.
Next step
Want to set up or add to several workplaces? Check the specifications and current price on the product page: the volume discount is applied automatically from 2 units (prices below checked 24 July 2026):
- Switss® USB-C Hub 8-in-1: budget (€11,99) or Gigabit (€19,99), for simple workplaces with one monitor.
- Switss® USB-C Hub 12-in-1 (€29,99), for full workplaces with up to three monitors.
