Hub comparison
Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) vs Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe
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Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1)
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Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) | Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | USB4 | 2× USB-C host connections |
| Host charging | 100 | 100 |
| 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 40Gbps, Thunderbolt 4/USB4 compatible |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI + 1× DisplayPort | Not listed |
| Maximum video support | 8K@30Hz single display | Up to 6K60 via USB-C port on compatible Mac |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps upstream; 10Gbps downstream | 40Gbps |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power input | USB-C PD-in up to 100W | USB-C PD pass-through up to 100W |
| Audio | Not listed | 3.5mm combo |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists USB4; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 2× USB-C host connections.
- USB-A ports: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 2× USB-A 10Gbps; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe 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; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 1× USB-C 40Gbps, Thunderbolt 4/USB4 compatible.
- Maximum video support: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 8K@30Hz single display; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists Up to 6K60 via USB-C port on compatible Mac.
- Maximum data rate: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 40Gbps upstream; 10Gbps downstream; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 40Gbps.
- Power input: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists USB-C PD-in up to 100W; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists USB-C PD pass-through up to 100W.