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PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub vs 8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort
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PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub
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8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort
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Specification comparison
| Specification | PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub | 8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| USB-A ports | 2× USB-A 5Gbps | 2 × USB-A 10Gbps; 1 × USB-A 480Mbps |
| USB-C data ports | 1× USB-C 5Gbps | 1 × USB-C 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1× Thunderbolt 3 | Not listed |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI | 2 × DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Maximum video support | 5K@60Hz via Thunderbolt 3; HDMI 4K@30Hz | 1 × 8K@60Hz / 4K@240Hz or 2 × 4K@60Hz |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Card readers | SD UHS-I + microSD UHS-I | Not listed |
| Audio | Lightning audio | Not listed |
| Host interface | Not listed | USB-C / USB4 |
| Host charging | Not listed | 100W |
| Ethernet | Not listed | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power input | Not listed | USB-C PD up to 100W |
Key documented differences
- USB-A ports: PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub lists 2× USB-A 5Gbps; 8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort lists 2 × USB-A 10Gbps; 1 × USB-A 480Mbps.
- USB-C data ports: PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub lists 1× USB-C 5Gbps; 8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort lists 1 × USB-C 10Gbps.
- Video outputs: PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub lists 1× HDMI; 8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort lists 2 × DisplayPort 1.4.
- Maximum video support: PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub lists 5K@60Hz via Thunderbolt 3; HDMI 4K@30Hz; 8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort lists 1 × 8K@60Hz / 4K@240Hz or 2 × 4K@60Hz.
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