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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 Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays)

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 11identical
  • 40known 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 Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays) (1 vs 0). The ICY BOX Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays) has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD (3 vs 2). The Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD has 4 W more USB Power Delivery up to than the ICY BOX Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays) (100 W vs 96 W). Only the ICY BOX Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays) has microphone in. Only the ICY BOX Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays) has combo headphone/mic port.

  • 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 Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):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 Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):3
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:100 W
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):96 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:1
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):2
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:1
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):2
  • DisplayPort version
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:1.4
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):1.2
  • Microphone in
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:No
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):Yes
  • Combo headphone/mic port
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:No
    • Heart Dock 2255 (Dual 4K@60Hz displays):Yes

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74 specifications
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers100 W96 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.41.2
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
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 source2
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Performance5 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Data transfer rateKnown for one10 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffers8K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Maximum refresh rateDiffers240 Hz60 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 indicatorsDiffersYesAccess, Power
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rubber feetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersChinaTaiwan
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
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
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 typeDiffersUSBAC
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
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 W
Software1 differ
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 supportedDiffersYesChromeOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers84 mm33 mm
DepthDiffers84 mm200 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm95 mm
WeightDiffers440 g355 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers133 mm90 mm
Package depthDiffers100 mm255 mm
Package heightDiffers207 mm135 mm
Package weightDiffers815 g1.19 kg
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
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
Commodity codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84718000

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