Hub comparison
Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) vs OWC USB4 Hub
Compare the published specifications for these two products. Values are shown as documented in the catalogue; an unlisted value means the specification is not available here, not necessarily that the product lacks the feature.
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Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1)
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OWC USB4 Hub
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) | OWC USB4 Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | USB4 | USB4 (USB-C) |
| Host charging | 100 | 81 |
| USB-A ports | 2× USB-A 10Gbps | Not listed |
| USB-C data ports | 1× USB-C 10Gbps + 1× USB4 upstream + 1× USB-C PD-in | 2× USB-C 10Gbps |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI + 1× DisplayPort | 1× HDMI 2.1 |
| Maximum video support | 8K@30Hz single display | Host/monitor dependent |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps upstream; 10Gbps downstream | 40Gbps host; downstream USB4 ports up to 20Gbps each |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Not listed |
| Power input | USB-C PD-in up to 100W | External 100W power supply |
| Thunderbolt ports | Not listed | 2× downstream USB4 |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists USB4; OWC USB4 Hub lists USB4 (USB-C).
- Host charging: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 100; OWC USB4 Hub lists 81.
- USB-C data ports: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 1× USB-C 10Gbps + 1× USB4 upstream + 1× USB-C PD-in; OWC USB4 Hub lists 2× USB-C 10Gbps.
- Video outputs: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 1× HDMI + 1× DisplayPort; OWC USB4 Hub lists 1× HDMI 2.1.
- Maximum video support: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 8K@30Hz single display; OWC USB4 Hub lists Host/monitor dependent.
- Maximum data rate: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 40Gbps upstream; 10Gbps downstream; OWC USB4 Hub lists 40Gbps host; downstream USB4 ports up to 20Gbps each.
- Power input: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists USB-C PD-in up to 100W; OWC USB4 Hub lists External 100W power supply.
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