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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 StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Adapter, Driverless Dual-4K for macOS and Windows

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 17identical
  • 46known 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 StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Adapter, Driverless Dual-4K for macOS and Windows (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 StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Adapter, Driverless Dual-4K for macOS and Windows (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Adapter, Driverless Dual-4K for macOS and Windows has 0.2 more USB Power Delivery revision than the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD (3.2 vs 3.0). 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, USB4 on the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Adapter, Driverless Dual-4K for macOS and Windows. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD, 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the StarTech.com USB4 Multiport Adapter, Driverless Dual-4K for macOS and Windows.

  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • 1
    • 0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • 2
    • 1
  • USB Power Delivery revision
    • 3.0
    • 3.2
  • USB Power Delivery up to
    • 100 W
    • 140 W
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Data transfer rate
    • 10 Gbit/s
    • 40 Gbit/s
  • USB cable length
    • 0.6 m
    • 0.2 m
  • Linux operating systems supported
    • Yes
    • Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

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84 specifications
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Axagon

HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD

Model HMC-WL9

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StarTech.com

USB4 Multiport Adapter, Driverless Dual-4K for macOS and Windows

Model 174B-USB4-MULTIPORT

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Ports & interfaces5 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 quantity22
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revisionDiffers3.03.2
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers100 W140 W
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.02.0
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Microphone inNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNo
HDCPKnown for oneYes
HDCP versionKnown for one1.4/2.3
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYesYes
USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputsKnown for one0
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Full duplexKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
HD type8K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYes
On/off switchKnown for oneNo
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-A
Charging functionKnown for oneYes
Housing materialAluminiumAluminium
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYes
Rubber feetKnown for oneYes
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Brand compatibilityKnown for oneUniversal
CompatibilityKnown for oneuniversal
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHS
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one7680 x 4320 pixels
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one40669 h
UASP supportKnown for oneYes
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneNo
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneNo
Coolingidentical
Built-in fanKnown for oneNo
Power1 differ
Power source typeUSBUSB
Power connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-C
USB cable lengthDiffers0.6 m0.2 m
Wireless chargingKnown for oneYes
Wireless charging powerKnown for one15 W
Output voltageKnown for one5 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one30 W
Software4 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterp
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 Tahoe
Linux operating systems supportedDiffersYesUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Other operating systems supportedDiffersYesChromeOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers84 mm55 mm
DepthDiffers84 mm141 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm17 mm
WeightDiffers440 g200 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers133 mm200 mm
Package depthDiffers100 mm120 mm
Package heightDiffers207 mm30 mm
Package weightDiffers815 g175 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneYes
User guideKnown for oneYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSRoHS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one440 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one331 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one473 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one70 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneRealtek - RTS5453H, Realtek - RTS5452H, Realtek - RTS5252E, Realtek - RTL8156BG, Monolithic - MP4247, VIA - VL600, VIA - VL822, VIA - VL162, Terminus - FE8.1, Intel - JHL8140

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