Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD vs i-tec USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 12identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the i-tec USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery (1 vs 0). The Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD has 0.2 more DisplayPort version than the i-tec USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery (1.4 vs 1.2). The Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD has 5 Gbit/s more data transfer rate than the i-tec USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery (10 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). Only the i-tec USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery has card reader integrated. Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the i-tec USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery.

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:1
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:0
  • DisplayPort version
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:1.4
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:1.2
  • Product colour
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:Grey
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:Silver
  • Card reader integrated
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:No
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:Yes
  • Data transfer rate
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:10 Gbit/s
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:5 Gbit/s
  • HD type
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:8K Ultra HD
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:4K Ultra HD
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:240 Hz
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:144 Hz
  • USB cable length
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:0.6 m
    • USB-C Metal Nano 3x Display (DP, HDMI and VGA) Docking Station + Power Delivery:0.3 m

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Comparison of HMC-WL9, C31NANOTRIDOCKPD
71 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — 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 revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.41.2
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one1.4/2.3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance5 differ
Product colourDiffersGreySilver
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s5 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers8K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum refresh rateDiffers240 Hz144 Hz
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Hub interfacesKnown for oneDisplayPort, HDMI, RJ-45, USB 2.0, USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Charging functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand compatibilityKnown for oneUniversalUnknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for oneuniversalUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthDiffers0.6 m0.3 m
Wireless chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless charging powerKnown for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersYesAndroid, iPadOS
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedDiffersYesChromeOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers84 mm127 mm
DepthDiffers84 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm18 mm
WeightDiffers440 g112 g
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one133 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one207 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one815 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-C to USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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