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Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C vs Anker USB-C

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Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C Hub

Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C Hub

  • Video outputs: 1 × HDMI 2.0.
  • Maximum display output: up to 4K at 60Hz.
  • USB-C PD charging: PD input: up to 100W.
  • Audio / hub features: plug and play.
  • Attached USB-C host cable.
KSh 10,500In Stock
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Anker USB-C Hub (7-in-1, Dual Display)

Anker USB-C Hub (7-in-1, Dual Display)

  • About 96 g.
  • Video outputs: 2 × HDMI.
  • Maximum display output: single: up to 4K/30 Hz. Dual: Windows.
  • USB-C PD charging: 100 W PD input.
  • Audio / hub features: plug and play.
KSh 6,170In Stock
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UGREEN Revodok Pro 313 13 in 1 USB C Docking StationKSh 11,000
Anker PowerExpand 7-in-1 USB C HubKSh 9,000
Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport AdapterKSh 12,500
Anker PowerExpand 3-in-1 USB-C PD HubKSh 3,830
Apple USB Type-C VGA Multiport AdapterKSh 13,500
Apple USB Type-C Digital AV Multiport AdapterKSh 13,500
Anker 552 USB-C Hub (9-in-1, 4K HDMI)KSh 10,500
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C Hub if you want smoother 4K at 60 Hz video output. Choose the Anker USB-C Hub if you want a much lower price (KSh 4,330 less).

Portability

Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C Hub
4.76 × 2.17 × 0.6 inches
Anker USB-C Hub
About 96 g

USB-C PD charging

Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C Hub
PD input: up to 100W
Anker USB-C Hub
100 W PD input

USB data

Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C Hub
USB-A and USB-C data ports: up to 10Gbps
Anker USB-C Hub
One USB-A up to 10 Gbps

Hub type

Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C Hub
8-in-1 USB-C hub
Anker USB-C Hub
7-in-1 dual-display USB-C hub

Card reader

Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C Hub
SD and microSD, UHS-I
Anker USB-C Hub
None

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C Hub

  • Smoother 4K video output: 4K at 60 Hz (vs 4K at 30 Hz).
  • Also in the box: travel pouch.
  • Wired Ethernet port.

Anker USB-C Hub

  • Lower price: KSh 6,170 (vs KSh 10,500).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityAnker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C HubAnker USB-C Hub
Portability4.76 × 2.17 × 0.6 inchesAbout 96 g
Video outputs1 × HDMI 2.0, HDR and HDCP 2.22 × HDMI
Maximum display outputUp to 4K at 60HzSingle: up to 4K/30 Hz. Dual: Windows up to 1080p/60 Hz
USB-C PD chargingPD input: up to 100W100 W PD input
USB dataUSB-A and USB-C data ports: up to 10GbpsOne USB-A up to 10 Gbps
Hub type8-in-1 USB-C hub7-in-1 dual-display USB-C hub

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C HubAnker USB-C Hub (7-in-1, Dual Display)
BrandAnkerAnker
Model—A8374AA1

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C HubAnker USB-C Hub (7-in-1, Dual Display)
Dimensions—Approx. 114 × 54 × 17 mm — Japan specifications
Weight—Approx. 96 g — Japan specifications

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C HubAnker USB-C Hub (7-in-1, Dual Display)
Video Outputs1 × HDMI 2.0; HDR and HDCP 2.22 × HDMI
Maximum Display OutputUp to 4K at 60HzSingle: up to 4K/30 Hz. Dual: Windows up to 1080p/60 Hz; macOS up to 4K/30 Hz mirroring only
Multi-Monitor Support1 external display; mirror or extend2 external displays; Windows supports independent extension; macOS mirrors external screens

USB Hub

USB Hub specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C HubAnker USB-C Hub (7-in-1, Dual Display)
Brand / ModelAnker PowerExpand 8-in-1 / Anker 555 (A8383)Anker; A8374AA1
Hub Type8-in-1 USB-C hub7-in-1 dual-display USB-C hub
Host ConnectionAttached USB-C host cableAttached USB-C host cable
Port Configuration2 × USB-A data; 1 × USB-C data; 1 × USB-C PD input; 1 × HDMI; 1 × Gigabit Ethernet; 1 × SD; 1 × microSD2 × HDMI; 1 × USB-C PD input; 1 × USB-A 10 Gbps; 3 × USB-A 2.0; attached USB-C host cable

Data

Data specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C HubAnker USB-C Hub (7-in-1, Dual Display)
USB DataUSB-A and USB-C data ports: up to 10GbpsOne USB-A up to 10 Gbps; three USB-A up to 480 Mbps
Card ReaderSD and microSD; UHS-INone
EthernetRJ45; up to 1000MbpsNone

Power

Power specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C HubAnker USB-C Hub (7-in-1, Dual Display)
USB-C PD ChargingPD input: up to 100W; host output: up to 85W100 W PD input; up to 85 W host pass-through; 15 W reserved for hub; compatible charger and cable separate
Power Requirements / NotesUSB bus-powered hub; separate USB-C PD charger required for host charging; 15W reserved for hub operationSeparate compatible USB-C PD charger and cable required for host charging

Audio & Features

Audio & Features specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C HubAnker USB-C Hub (7-in-1, Dual Display)
Audio / Hub FeaturesPlug and play; HDMI digital audioPlug and play; HDMI digital audio

Compatibility & Physical

Compatibility & Physical specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C HubAnker USB-C Hub (7-in-1, Dual Display)
Compatibility / NotesUSB-C hosts with DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery; supported MacBook, iPad Pro, Dell XPS and Pixelbook models; Nintendo Switch and Apple USB SuperDrive unsupportedWindows 10+, macOS 12+, ChromeOS; host must support DP Alt Mode and USB PD; no independent dual extended displays on macOS; Switch and SuperDrive unsupported
Design / Dimensions / Weight4.76 × 2.17 × 0.6 inches; 4.5 ozGray; Approx. 114 × 54 × 17 mm — Japan specifications; Approx. 96 g — Japan specifications
In the BoxUSB-C hub; travel pouch; user documentation; charger not includedHub and user documentation; charger, charging cable and HDMI cable separate

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C HubAnker USB-C Hub (7-in-1, Dual Display)
Colour—Gray
Connector—2 × HDMI; 1 × USB-C PD input; 1 × USB-A 10 Gbps; 3 × USB-A 2.0; attached USB-C host cable
Power—100 W PD input; up to 85 W host pass-through; 15 W reserved for hub; compatible charger and cable separate

Similarities

  • Both transfer data at up to 10 Gbps.
  • Same host connection: attached USB-C host cable.
  • Same audio / hub features: plug and play.
  • Both are made by Anker.
  • Both support HDMI.

In summary

PowerExpand 8-in-1 C and USB-C Hub share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced USB-C Hub may be enough.

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