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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 Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 17identical
  • 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 USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K (1 vs 0). The StarTech.com USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K 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 4 K Ultra HD more HD type than the StarTech.com USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K (8K Ultra HD vs 4K Ultra HD). Only the StarTech.com USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K has on/off switch. LED indicators: Yes on the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD, Power on the StarTech.com USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K.

  • 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 Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:0
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:1
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:2
  • 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 Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 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
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:Yes
  • LED indicators
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:Yes
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:Power
  • Linux operating systems supported
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:Yes
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
  • Width
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:84 mm
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:79 mm
  • Depth
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:84 mm
    • USB-C Docking Station Triple 4K Displays (2x 4K:190 mm

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89 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 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 quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity22
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revision3.03.0
USB Power Delivery up to100 W100 W
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.02.0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
DisplayPort version1.41.4
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 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 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 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 materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersYesPower
Plug and PlayYesYes
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 source4096 x 2160 pixels
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington, Nano, Noble, Wedge
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84290 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
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 source2.5 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.25 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
Software2 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 supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedDiffersYesUbuntu 24.04 LTS
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 supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers84 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers84 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm27 mm
WeightDiffers440 g300 g
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers133 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers100 mm205 mm
Package heightDiffers207 mm50 mm
Package weightDiffers815 g1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-C to USB Type-CUSB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
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 source280 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVMM5320, VL103R, VL171, VL822, VP226, VL817, RTL8153E

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