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PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub vs Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe
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PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub
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Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe
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Specification comparison
| Specification | PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub | Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| USB-A ports | 2× USB-A 5Gbps | 2× USB-A 5Gbps |
| USB-C data ports | 1× USB-C 5Gbps | 1× USB-C 40Gbps, Thunderbolt 4/USB4 compatible |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1× Thunderbolt 3 | Not listed |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI | Not listed |
| Maximum video support | 5K@60Hz via Thunderbolt 3; HDMI 4K@30Hz | Up to 6K60 via USB-C port on compatible Mac |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Card readers | SD UHS-I + microSD UHS-I | Not listed |
| Audio | Lightning audio | 3.5mm combo |
| Host interface | Not listed | 2× USB-C host connections |
| Host charging | Not listed | 100 |
| Ethernet | Not listed | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power input | Not listed | USB-C PD pass-through up to 100W |
Key documented differences
- USB-C data ports: PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub lists 1× USB-C 5Gbps; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 1× USB-C 40Gbps, Thunderbolt 4/USB4 compatible.
- Maximum video support: PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub lists 5K@60Hz via Thunderbolt 3; HDMI 4K@30Hz; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists Up to 6K60 via USB-C port on compatible Mac.
- Audio: PowerExpand Direct 8-in-2 USB-C PD Media Hub lists Lightning audio; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 3.5mm combo.
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