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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 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 11identical
  • 55known 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 HDMI ports quantity than the StarTech.com 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter (1 vs 0). The StarTech.com 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter has 1 more DisplayPorts quantity than the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD (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 0.2 more DisplayPort version than the StarTech.com 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter (1.4 vs 1.2). 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, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C on the StarTech.com 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter. Housing material: Aluminium on the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD, Plastic on the StarTech.com 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter.

  • HDMI ports quantity
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:1
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:0
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:1
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:2
  • DisplayPort version
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:1.4
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:1.2
  • 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
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:5 Gbit/s
  • HD type
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:8K Ultra HD
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort 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
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:Plastic
  • 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
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:0.3 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
    • 10-in-1 USB-C to Dual-DisplayPort Multiport Adapter:ChromeOS

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Comparison of HMC-WL9, 189B-USBC-MULTIPORT
84 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery up to100 W100 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.41.2
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 source2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
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
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance3 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s5 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 materialDiffersAluminiumPlastic
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
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103855 h
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 typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthDiffers0.6 m0.3 m
Wireless chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless charging powerKnown for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Software2 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 supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 mm55 mm
DepthDiffers84 mm150 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm16.5 mm
WeightDiffers440 g100 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers133 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers100 mm117 mm
Package heightDiffers207 mm24 mm
Package weightDiffers815 g190 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 detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source0 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source425 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source540 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSynaptics - VMM5220, VIA - VL103, VIA - VL817S, Realtek - RTL8153E

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