Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

Axagon HMC-5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, SD/microSD, PD vs Axagon HMC-6M2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, RJ-45, SATA M.2, PD

55specifications compared
16differ
39identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Ethernet LAN
- HMC-5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, SD/microSD, PD:No
- HMC-6M2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, RJ-45, SATA M.2, PD:Yes
Product colour
- HMC-5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, SD/microSD, PD:Grey
- HMC-6M2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, RJ-45, SATA M.2, PD:Aluminium
Card reader integrated
- HMC-5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, SD/microSD, PD:Yes
- HMC-6M2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, RJ-45, SATA M.2, PD:No
USB cable length
- HMC-5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, SD/microSD, PD:0.2 m
- HMC-6M2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, RJ-45, SATA M.2, PD:0.18 m
Other operating systems supported
- HMC-5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, SD/microSD, PD:Yes
- HMC-6M2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, RJ-45, SATA M.2, PD:Android, ChromeOS
Width
- HMC-5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, SD/microSD, PD:110 mm
- HMC-6M2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, RJ-45, SATA M.2, PD:51 mm
Depth
- HMC-5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, SD/microSD, PD:12.5 mm
- HMC-6M2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, RJ-45, SATA M.2, PD:14 mm
Height
- HMC-5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, SD/microSD, PD:35 mm
- HMC-6M2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, RJ-45, SATA M.2, PD:123 mm

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Comparison of HMC-5, HMC-6M2
78 specifications	A Axagon HMC-5 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, SD/microSD, PD Model HMC-5 View product	B Axagon HMC-6M2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, 2x USB-A, HDMI, RJ-45, SATA M.2, PD Model HMC-6M2 View product
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Host interface	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery revision	3.0	3.0
USB Power Delivery up to	100 W	100 W
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Microphone in	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	No	No
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDCP	Yes	Yes
HDCP version	1.4/2.3	1.4/2.3
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p
Jumbo frames supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full duplexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Aluminium
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Supported storage drive typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSD
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Built-in SSDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2, SATA, SATA II, SATA III
NVMeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SSD enclosureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported SSD sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Data transfer rate	5 Gbit/s	5 Gbit/s
HD type	4K Ultra HD	4K Ultra HD
Maximum digital resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Hot-Plug support	Yes	Yes
Hub interfacesDiffers	HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A	HDMI, 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 function	Yes	Yes
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
UASP supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of origin	China	China
Brand compatibility	Universal	Universal
Certification	CE, RoHS	CE, RoHS
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MMC Mobile, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	No	No
Built-in microphone	No	No
Coolingidentical
Built-in fan	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source type	USB	USB
Power connector	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Power supply type	USB	USB
Output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 V
USB cable lengthDiffers	0.2 m	0.18 m
Wireless charging	No	No
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Linux operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mobile operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Server operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Other operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Android, ChromeOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	110 mm	51 mm
DepthDiffers	12.5 mm	14 mm
HeightDiffers	35 mm	123 mm
WeightDiffers	55 g	72 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	203 mm	97 mm
Package depthDiffers	99 mm	20 mm
Package heightDiffers	28 mm	220 mm
Package weightDiffers	93 g	116 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Manual	Yes	Yes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	RoHS	RoHS, CE
Warranty period	3 year(s)	3 year(s)
Other features1 differ
Cable lengthDiffers	0.2 m	0.18 m
Cable typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Round cable
Overload protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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