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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 Spade Dock 4038

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 22identical
  • 42known 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 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity than the ICY BOX Spade Dock 4038 (2 vs 1). The Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD has 0.35 m more USB cable length than the ICY BOX Spade Dock 4038 (0.6 m vs 0.25 m). The ICY BOX Spade Dock 4038 has 36 mm more width than the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD (120 mm vs 84 mm). Product colour: Grey on the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD, Black on the ICY BOX Spade Dock 4038. HD type: 8K Ultra HD on the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD, 4K DCI on the ICY BOX Spade Dock 4038.

  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:2
    • Spade Dock 4038:1
  • Product colour
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:Grey
    • Spade Dock 4038:Black
  • HD type
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:8K Ultra HD
    • Spade Dock 4038:4K DCI
  • 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
    • Spade Dock 4038:0.25 m
  • Other operating systems supported
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:Yes
    • Spade Dock 4038:ChromeOS
  • Width
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:84 mm
    • Spade Dock 4038:120 mm
  • Depth
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:84 mm
    • Spade Dock 4038:40 mm
  • Height
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:140 mm
    • Spade Dock 4038:15 mm

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Comparison of HMC-WL9, Spade Dock 4038
77 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers21
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up to100 W100 W
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.02.0
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 ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rate10 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers8K Ultra HD4K DCI
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 switchNoNo
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 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 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
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 typeUSBUSB
Power connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthDiffers0.6 m0.25 m
Wireless chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless charging powerKnown for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
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 supportedDiffersYesChromeOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers84 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers84 mm40 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm15 mm
WeightDiffers440 g54 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers133 mm100 mm
Package depthDiffers100 mm20 mm
Package heightDiffers207 mm200 mm
Package weightDiffers815 g150 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-C to USB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84718000
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.78 kg
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source425 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source393 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD

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