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Axagon HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD vs Axagon N HMC-5HL USB 5Gbps hub 2x USB-A HDMI 4k/60Hz RJ-45 GLAN PD 100W kabel USB-C

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 39identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Axagon HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD has 5 Gbit/s more data transfer rate than the Axagon N HMC-5HL USB 5Gbps hub 2x USB-A HDMI 4k/60Hz RJ-45 GLAN PD 100W kabel USB-C (10 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). The Axagon HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD has 0.3 m more USB cable length than the Axagon N HMC-5HL USB 5Gbps hub 2x USB-A HDMI 4k/60Hz RJ-45 GLAN PD 100W kabel USB-C (0.5 m vs 0.2 m). The Axagon HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD has 72 mm more depth than the Axagon N HMC-5HL USB 5Gbps hub 2x USB-A HDMI 4k/60Hz RJ-45 GLAN PD 100W kabel USB-C (149 mm vs 77 mm). Only the Axagon HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD has combo headphone/mic port. Only the Axagon HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD has card reader integrated.

  • Combo headphone/mic port
    • HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD:Yes
    • N HMC-5HL USB 5Gbps hub 2x USB-A HDMI 4k/60Hz RJ-45 GLAN PD 100W kabel USB-C:No
  • Product colour
    • HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD:Grey
    • N HMC-5HL USB 5Gbps hub 2x USB-A HDMI 4k/60Hz RJ-45 GLAN PD 100W kabel USB-C:Silver
  • Card reader integrated
    • HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD:Yes
    • N HMC-5HL USB 5Gbps hub 2x USB-A HDMI 4k/60Hz RJ-45 GLAN PD 100W kabel USB-C:No
  • Data transfer rate
    • HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD:10 Gbit/s
    • N HMC-5HL USB 5Gbps hub 2x USB-A HDMI 4k/60Hz RJ-45 GLAN PD 100W kabel USB-C:5 Gbit/s
  • Built-in fan
    • HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD:Yes
    • N HMC-5HL USB 5Gbps hub 2x USB-A HDMI 4k/60Hz RJ-45 GLAN PD 100W kabel USB-C:No
  • USB cable length
    • HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD:0.5 m
    • N HMC-5HL USB 5Gbps hub 2x USB-A HDMI 4k/60Hz RJ-45 GLAN PD 100W kabel USB-C:0.2 m
  • Depth
    • HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD:149 mm
    • N HMC-5HL USB 5Gbps hub 2x USB-A HDMI 4k/60Hz RJ-45 GLAN PD 100W kabel USB-C:77 mm
  • Height
    • HMC-12GM2, USB 10Gbps hub, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, DP, RJ-45, M.2, SD/mSD, audio, PD:17 mm
    • N HMC-5HL USB 5Gbps hub 2x USB-A HDMI 4k/60Hz RJ-45 GLAN PD 100W kabel USB-C:15 mm

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79 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revision3.03.0
USB Power Delivery up to100 W100 W
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackNoNo
HDCPYesYes
HDCP version1.4/2.31.4/2.3
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
Product colourDiffersGreySilver
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MMC Mobile, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD enclosureKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported SSD sizesKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s5 Gbit/s
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Number of displays supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportYesYes
Hub interfacesDiffers3.5mm, DisplayPort, HDMI, RJ-45, USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-AHDMI, RJ-45, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
Charging functionYesYes
Housing materialAluminiumAluminium
LED indicatorsYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Country of originChinaChina
Brand compatibilityUniversalUniversal
CertificationCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Built-in microphoneNoNo
Cooling1 differ
Built-in fanDiffersYesNo
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeUSBUSB
Power connectorUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB cable lengthDiffers0.5 m0.2 m
Wireless chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedYesYes
Other operating systems supportedYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width65 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers149 mm77 mm
HeightDiffers17 mm15 mm
WeightDiffers178 g61 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers213 mm172 mm
Package depthDiffers130 mm113 mm
Package heightDiffers26 mm18 mm
Package weightDiffers342 g99 g
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-C to USB Type-CUSB Type-C
ManualYesYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSRoHS, CE
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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