Hub comparison
Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub vs USB-C Dual 4K HDMI Adapter
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Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub
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USB-C Dual 4K HDMI Adapter
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Specification comparison
| Specification | Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub | USB-C Dual 4K HDMI Adapter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Hub | Hub |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C | Dual USB-C |
| Host charging | 60 | 60 |
| USB-A ports | 1× USB-A 10Gbps | Not listed |
| USB-C data ports | 3× Thunderbolt 4/USB4/USB-C downstream | Not listed |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1× Thunderbolt 4 host + 3× Thunderbolt 4 downstream | Not listed |
| Video outputs | Video via downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; USB-C-to-HDMI adapter included | 2x HDMI |
| Maximum video support | Up to 2× 4K@60Hz or 1× 8K@30Hz; 1× 6K on compatible Apple silicon Macs | Dual 4K60 |
| Maximum data rate | 40Gbps | Not listed |
| Power input | External 100W power adapter | USB-C PD |
Key documented differences
- Host interface: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB-C; USB-C Dual 4K HDMI Adapter lists Dual USB-C.
- Video outputs: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Video via downstream Thunderbolt/USB-C ports; USB-C-to-HDMI adapter included; USB-C Dual 4K HDMI Adapter lists 2x HDMI.
- Maximum video support: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists Up to 2× 4K@60Hz or 1× 8K@30Hz; 1× 6K on compatible Apple silicon Macs; USB-C Dual 4K HDMI Adapter lists Dual 4K60.
- Power input: Plugable 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Hub lists External 100W power adapter; USB-C Dual 4K HDMI Adapter lists USB-C PD.
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