Hub comparison
Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) vs PowerExpand 9-in-2 USB-C Media Hub
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Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1)
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PowerExpand 9-in-2 USB-C Media Hub
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) | PowerExpand 9-in-2 USB-C Media Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | USB-C | Not listed |
| Host charging | 85W maximum | Not listed |
| USB-A ports | 2 × USB-A 10Gbps | 2× USB-A 5Gbps |
| USB-C data ports | 1 × USB-C 10Gbps | 1× multifunction USB-C 10Gbps |
| Video outputs | 1 × HDMI 4K@60Hz | 1× HDMI |
| Maximum video support | 4K@60Hz | 4K@60Hz via multifunction USB-C; HDMI 4K@30Hz |
| Maximum data rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet | 1 × Gigabit Ethernet | 1GbE |
| Card readers | 1 × SD; 1 × microSD | SD UHS-I + microSD UHS-I |
| Power input | USB-C PD input, up to 100W | USB-C PD-in 85W max |
| Audio | Not listed | 3.5mm AUX |
Key documented differences
- USB-A ports: Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) lists 2 × USB-A 10Gbps; PowerExpand 9-in-2 USB-C Media Hub lists 2× USB-A 5Gbps.
- USB-C data ports: Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) lists 1 × USB-C 10Gbps; PowerExpand 9-in-2 USB-C Media Hub lists 1× multifunction USB-C 10Gbps.
- Video outputs: Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) lists 1 × HDMI 4K@60Hz; PowerExpand 9-in-2 USB-C Media Hub lists 1× HDMI.
- Maximum video support: Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) lists 4K@60Hz; PowerExpand 9-in-2 USB-C Media Hub lists 4K@60Hz via multifunction USB-C; HDMI 4K@30Hz.
- Ethernet: Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) lists 1 × Gigabit Ethernet; PowerExpand 9-in-2 USB-C Media Hub lists 1GbE.
- Card readers: Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) lists 1 × SD; 1 × microSD; PowerExpand 9-in-2 USB-C Media Hub lists SD UHS-I + microSD UHS-I.
- Power input: Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) lists USB-C PD input, up to 100W; PowerExpand 9-in-2 USB-C Media Hub lists USB-C PD-in 85W max.
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