Hub comparison
Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) vs Pro Hub Slim
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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Pro Hub Slim
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) | Pro Hub Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | USB4 | Dual USB-C |
| Host charging | 100 | 100 |
| USB-A ports | 2× USB-A 10Gbps | 2 |
| USB-C data ports | 1× USB-C 10Gbps + 1× USB4 upstream + 1× USB-C PD-in | 1 |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI + 1× DisplayPort | 1x HDMI + USB4 |
| Maximum video support | 8K@30Hz single display | 6K60 via USB4; 4K60 HDMI |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps upstream; 10Gbps downstream | 40 Gbps |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Not listed |
| Power input | USB-C PD-in up to 100W | USB-C PD |
| Card readers | Not listed | SD + microSD (UHS-I) |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists USB4; Pro Hub Slim lists Dual USB-C.
- USB-A ports: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 2× USB-A 10Gbps; Pro Hub Slim lists 2.
- USB-C data ports: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 1× USB-C 10Gbps + 1× USB4 upstream + 1× USB-C PD-in; Pro Hub Slim lists 1.
- Video outputs: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 1× HDMI + 1× DisplayPort; Pro Hub Slim lists 1x HDMI + USB4.
- Maximum video support: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 8K@30Hz single display; Pro Hub Slim lists 6K60 via USB4; 4K60 HDMI.
- Maximum data rate: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists 40Gbps upstream; 10Gbps downstream; Pro Hub Slim lists 40 Gbps.
- Power input: Anker 556 USB4 Hub (8-in-1) lists USB-C PD-in up to 100W; Pro Hub Slim lists USB-C PD.