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 Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 19identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver has 0.1 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 (3.1 vs 3.0). The Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver has 40 W more USB Power Delivery up to than the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD (140 W vs 100 W). The Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver has 1 more HDMI ports 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). 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 Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver. Product colour: Grey on the Axagon HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD, Silver on the Targus DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver.

  • 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
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:3.1
  • 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
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:140 W
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:1
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:2
  • Product colour
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:Grey
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:Silver
  • 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
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:20 Gbit/s
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:240 Hz
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:60 Hz
  • Housing material
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:Aluminium
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:Aluminium, Plastic
  • Country of origin
    • HMC-WL9 USB 10Gbps hub with Qi, 3x USB-A, USB-C, HDMI & DP 4k/60Hz, RJ-45, PD:China
    • DOCK429GL laptop dock/port replicator Wired USB4 Silver:Vietnam

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Comparison of HMC-WL9, DOCK429GL
68 specifications
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-CUSB4
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantity22
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revisionDiffers3.03.1
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers100 W140 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
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
USB4 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Performance5 differ
Product colourDiffersGreySilver
Card reader integratedNoNo
Data transfer rateDiffers10 Gbit/s20 Gbit/s
HD type8K Ultra HD8K Ultra HD
Maximum refresh rateDiffers240 Hz60 Hz
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 PlayYesYes
Rubber feetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersChinaVietnam
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
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Display modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual
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 typeUSBUSB
Power connectorUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
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
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersYesAndroid
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedDiffersYesChromeOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers84 mm150 mm
DepthDiffers84 mm100 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm30 mm
WeightDiffers440 g200 g
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one133 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one207 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one815 gUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodDiffers3 year(s)2 year(s)

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