Hub comparison
8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort vs Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe
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8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort
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Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe
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Specification comparison
| Specification | 8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort | Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | USB-C / USB4 | 2× USB-C host connections |
| Host charging | 100W | 100 |
| USB-A ports | 2 × USB-A 10Gbps; 1 × USB-A 480Mbps | 2× USB-A 5Gbps |
| USB-C data ports | 1 × USB-C 10Gbps | 1× USB-C 40Gbps, Thunderbolt 4/USB4 compatible |
| Video outputs | 2 × DisplayPort 1.4 | Not listed |
| Maximum video support | 1 × 8K@60Hz / 4K@240Hz or 2 × 4K@60Hz | Up to 6K60 via USB-C port on compatible Mac |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power input | USB-C PD up to 100W | USB-C PD pass-through up to 100W |
| Audio | Not listed | 3.5mm combo |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: 8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort lists USB-C / USB4; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 2× USB-C host connections.
- Host charging: 8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort lists 100W; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 100.
- USB-A ports: 8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort lists 2 × USB-A 10Gbps; 1 × USB-A 480Mbps; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 2× USB-A 5Gbps.
- USB-C data ports: 8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort lists 1 × USB-C 10Gbps; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 1× USB-C 40Gbps, Thunderbolt 4/USB4 compatible.
- Maximum video support: 8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort lists 1 × 8K@60Hz / 4K@240Hz or 2 × 4K@60Hz; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists Up to 6K60 via USB-C port on compatible Mac.
- Power input: 8-in-1 40Gbps USB4 Hub Dual DisplayPort lists USB-C PD up to 100W; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists USB-C PD pass-through up to 100W.