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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 Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

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  • 22differ
  • 13identical
  • 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 USB 2.0 ports quantity than the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K (1 vs 0). The StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K 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 StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K (100 W vs 96 W). Only the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has combo headphone/mic port. Only the StarTech.com Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K has on/off switch.

  • 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
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K: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
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K: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
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K: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
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:2
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:1
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:2
  • Combo headphone/mic port
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:No
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K: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
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • On/off switch
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:No
    • Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K:Yes

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Dual-Monitor USB-C Docking Station, 4K

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Ports & interfaces6 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
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance3 differ
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 switchDiffersNoYes
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
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
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 sourceNano, Kensington
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 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
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.75 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 V
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 W
Compatible power plug typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUS
Software3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64, Windows 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 Enter
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS 26 Tahoe, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 11.1 Big Sur, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina
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 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers84 mm202 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm32 mm
WeightDiffers440 g360 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers133 mm140 mm
Package depthDiffers100 mm255 mm
Package heightDiffers207 mm90 mm
Package weightDiffers815 g1.1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-C to USB Type-CUSB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source470 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source287 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayLink - DL-6950, VIA Labs - VL108, VIA Labs - VL822, VIA Labs - VL817, VIA Labs - VL122, Realtek - RTL8153B

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