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Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD vs ICY BOX Heart RAID 2818

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 18identical
  • 52known 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 ICY BOX Heart RAID 2818 (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 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the ICY BOX Heart RAID 2818 (2 vs 1). The ICY BOX Heart RAID 2818 has 30 Gbit/s more data transfer rate than the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD (40 Gbit/s vs 10 Gbit/s). Only the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD has Ethernet LAN. Only the ICY BOX Heart RAID 2818 has built-in fan.

  • 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
    • Heart RAID 2818:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:2
    • Heart RAID 2818:1
  • Ethernet LAN
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:Yes
    • Heart RAID 2818:No
  • Product colour
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:Grey
    • Heart RAID 2818:Black
  • 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
    • Heart RAID 2818:40 Gbit/s
  • Built-in fan
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:No
    • Heart RAID 2818:Yes
  • Width
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:84 mm
    • Heart RAID 2818:110 mm
  • Depth
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:84 mm
    • Heart RAID 2818:54 mm

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Comparison of HMC-WL9, Heart RAID 2818
85 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB4
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
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
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inNoNo
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 ModeYesYes
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB4 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
HD type8K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one240 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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 materialAluminiumAluminium
LED indicatorsYesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Rubber feetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originChinaChina
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
RAID typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoftware
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 TB
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported SSD sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Supported storage drive lengthsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30,42,60,80 mm
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7680 x 4320 pixels
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling1 differ
Built-in fanDiffersNoYes
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthKnown for one0.6 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless charging powerKnown for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 V
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers84 mm110 mm
DepthDiffers84 mm54 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm28 mm
WeightDiffers440 g242 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)150 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers133 mm40 mm
Package depthDiffers100 mm210 mm
Package heightKnown for one207 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers815 g680 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedUSB Type-C to USB Type-CUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
ManualYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.16 kg
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source195 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source445 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJHL7440, CH224K, GSV2201E

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