Hub comparison
OWC USB4 Hub vs Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe
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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OWC USB4 Hub
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Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe
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Specification comparison
| Specification | OWC USB4 Hub | Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | USB4 (USB-C) | 2× USB-C host connections |
| Host charging | 81 | 100 |
| USB-C data ports | 2× USB-C 10Gbps | 1× USB-C 40Gbps, Thunderbolt 4/USB4 compatible |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2× downstream USB4 | Not listed |
| Video outputs | 1× HDMI 2.1 | Not listed |
| Maximum video support | Host/monitor dependent | Up to 6K60 via USB-C port on compatible Mac |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps host; downstream USB4 ports up to 20Gbps each | 40Gbps |
| Power input | External 100W power supply | USB-C PD pass-through up to 100W |
| USB-A ports | Not listed | 2× USB-A 5Gbps |
| Ethernet | Not listed | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Audio | Not listed | 3.5mm combo |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: OWC USB4 Hub lists USB4 (USB-C); Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 2× USB-C host connections.
- Host charging: OWC USB4 Hub lists 81; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 100.
- USB-C data ports: OWC USB4 Hub lists 2× 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: OWC USB4 Hub lists Host/monitor dependent; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists Up to 6K60 via USB-C port on compatible Mac.
- Maximum data rate: OWC USB4 Hub lists 40Gbps host; downstream USB4 ports up to 20Gbps each; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists 40Gbps.
- Power input: OWC USB4 Hub lists External 100W power supply; Plugable USB-C 5-in-1 Hub Designed for Apple MagSafe lists USB-C PD pass-through up to 100W.