Hub comparison
Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) vs PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub
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Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1)
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PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) | PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | USB4 | Not listed |
| Host charging | 100 | Not listed |
| USB-A ports | 2× USB-A 10Gbps | 2× USB-A 5Gbps |
| USB-C data ports | 1× USB-C 10Gbps + 1× USB4 upstream + 1× USB-C PD-in | 1× USB-C 5Gbps |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI + 1× DisplayPort | 1× HDMI |
| Maximum video support | 8K@30Hz single display | 5K@60Hz via Thunderbolt 3; HDMI 4K@30Hz |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps upstream; 10Gbps downstream | 40Gbps |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Not listed |
| Power input | USB-C PD-in up to 100W | Not listed |
| Thunderbolt ports | Not listed | 1× Thunderbolt 3 |
| Card readers | Not listed | SD UHS-I + microSD UHS-I |
| Audio | Not listed | Lightning audio |
Key documented differences
- USB-A ports: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 2× USB-A 10Gbps; PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub lists 2× USB-A 5Gbps.
- USB-C data ports: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 1× USB-C 10Gbps + 1× USB4 upstream + 1× USB-C PD-in; PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub lists 1× USB-C 5Gbps.
- Video outputs: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 1× HDMI + 1× DisplayPort; PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub lists 1× HDMI.
- Maximum video support: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 8K@30Hz single display; PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub lists 5K@60Hz via Thunderbolt 3; HDMI 4K@30Hz.
- Maximum data rate: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 40Gbps upstream; 10Gbps downstream; PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub lists 40Gbps.
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