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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 StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 14identical
  • 48known 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 USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter (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-C ports quantity than the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter (2 vs 1). The StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter 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). Only the StarTech.com USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter has card reader integrated. 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 USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter.

  • 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 to HDMI Multiport Adapter:0
  • 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
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:1
  • USB Power Delivery revision
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:3.0
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:3.2
  • 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
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:140 W
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • 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 to HDMI Multiport Adapter:Yes
  • 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 to HDMI Multiport Adapter:4K Ultra HD
  • Housing material
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:Aluminium
    • USB-C to HDMI Multiport Adapter:Aluminium, Plastic

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Ports & interfaces4 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 quantityDiffers10
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 revisionDiffers3.03.2
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers100 W140 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 ModeYesYes
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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance3 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Data transfer rate10 Gbit/s10 Gbit/s
HD typeDiffers8K Ultra HD4K 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 materialDiffersAluminiumAluminium, Plastic
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
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28434 h
UASP supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 m0.12 m
Wireless chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless charging powerKnown for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 W
Software3 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 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS 26 Tahoe
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersYesiPadOS, iOS
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 mm50 mm
DepthDiffers84 mm125 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm15 mm
WeightDiffers440 g100 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers133 mm190 mm
Package depthDiffers100 mm57 mm
Package heightDiffers207 mm19 mm
Package weightDiffers815 g141 g
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
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSRoHS, CE
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source205 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source425 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIA - VL600, VIA - VL109, VIA - VL822, Realtek - RTL8156BG, Genesys Logic - GL3224

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