Hub comparison
Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) vs USB4 Multiport Adapter with DisplayPort & HDMI
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Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1)
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USB4 Multiport Adapter with DisplayPort & HDMI
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) | USB4 Multiport Adapter with DisplayPort & HDMI |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | USB4 | USB-C / USB4 |
| Host charging | 100 | 100W |
| USB-A ports | 2× USB-A 10Gbps | 2 × USB-A |
| USB-C data ports | 1× USB-C 10Gbps + 1× USB4 upstream + 1× USB-C PD-in | 1 × USB-C |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI + 1× DisplayPort | DisplayPort + HDMI |
| Maximum video support | 8K@30Hz single display | Up to 8K@60Hz / 4K@240Hz or dual 4K@60Hz |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps upstream; 10Gbps downstream | 40Gbps |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power input | USB-C PD-in up to 100W | Not listed |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists USB4; USB4 Multiport Adapter with DisplayPort & HDMI lists USB-C / USB4.
- Host charging: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 100; USB4 Multiport Adapter with DisplayPort & HDMI lists 100W.
- USB-A ports: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 2× USB-A 10Gbps; USB4 Multiport Adapter with DisplayPort & HDMI lists 2 × USB-A.
- USB-C data ports: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 1× USB-C 10Gbps + 1× USB4 upstream + 1× USB-C PD-in; USB4 Multiport Adapter with DisplayPort & HDMI lists 1 × USB-C.
- Video outputs: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 1× HDMI + 1× DisplayPort; USB4 Multiport Adapter with DisplayPort & HDMI lists DisplayPort + HDMI.
- Maximum video support: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 8K@30Hz single display; USB4 Multiport Adapter with DisplayPort & HDMI lists Up to 8K@60Hz / 4K@240Hz or dual 4K@60Hz.
- Maximum data rate: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 40Gbps upstream; 10Gbps downstream; USB4 Multiport Adapter with DisplayPort & HDMI lists 40Gbps.