Hub comparison
HyperDrive Next 8 Port USB-C Hub vs Plugable 9-in-1 USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI, 140W Pass-Through Charging
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HyperDrive Next 8 Port USB-C Hub
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Plugable 9-in-1 USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI, 140W Pass-Through Charging
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Specification comparison
| Specification | HyperDrive Next 8 Port USB-C Hub | Plugable 9-in-1 USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI, 140W Pass-Through Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | USB-C | USB-C with PD + DisplayPort Alt Mode / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3/4/5 |
| Host charging | 125W | 125 |
| USB-A ports | 2 USB-A 10Gbps | 2× USB-A 10Gbps (1× BC 1.2) + 1× USB-A 480Mbps |
| USB-C data ports | 1 USB-C 10Gbps | 1× USB-C 10Gbps data |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI | 1× HDMI |
| Maximum video support | 4K60 | 1× 4K@60Hz |
| Maximum data rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet | 1000Mbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Card readers | SD + microSD | SD + microSD UHS-II |
| Power input | USB-C PD input | USB-C PD 3.1 EPR, up to 140W input |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: HyperDrive Next 8 Port USB-C Hub lists USB-C; Plugable 9-in-1 USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists USB-C with PD + DisplayPort Alt Mode / USB4 / Thunderbolt 3/4/5.
- Host charging: HyperDrive Next 8 Port USB-C Hub lists 125W; Plugable 9-in-1 USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists 125.
- USB-A ports: HyperDrive Next 8 Port USB-C Hub lists 2 USB-A 10Gbps; Plugable 9-in-1 USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists 2× USB-A 10Gbps (1× BC 1.2) + 1× USB-A 480Mbps.
- USB-C data ports: HyperDrive Next 8 Port USB-C Hub lists 1 USB-C 10Gbps; Plugable 9-in-1 USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists 1× USB-C 10Gbps data.
- Maximum video support: HyperDrive Next 8 Port USB-C Hub lists 4K60; Plugable 9-in-1 USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists 1× 4K@60Hz.
- Ethernet: HyperDrive Next 8 Port USB-C Hub lists 1000Mbps; Plugable 9-in-1 USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists Gigabit Ethernet.
- Card readers: HyperDrive Next 8 Port USB-C Hub lists SD + microSD; Plugable 9-in-1 USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists SD + microSD UHS-II.
- Power input: HyperDrive Next 8 Port USB-C Hub lists USB-C PD input; Plugable 9-in-1 USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI, 140W Pass-Through Charging lists USB-C PD 3.1 EPR, up to 140W input.
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