How to Choose Between P9 and P9R USB C Hubs?

Our brand new P9R USB C Docking Station is now online.The P9R has a lot of similarities with the P9 in terms of appearance as well as functionality, so it can be a difficult choice. This buying guide will analyze the differences between the P9R and P9 in detail and which one you should choose.

P9 USB C Hub Functional Parameters

  • Input: 1 x USB C PD 3.0 (100W Power Supply, 20V / 5A).
  • Output: 2 x USB A 2.0 (480Mbps), 2 x USB A 3.0 (5Gbps), 1 x USB C 3.0 (5Gbps), 1 x HDMI Port (3840x2160@30Hz), 1 x TF Card Slot (104MB/s), 1 x SD Card Slot (104MB/s).
  • Color: Silver / Black
  • USB C Cord Length: 50cm (1.64ft) / 1m (3.28ft)
  • Material: Aluminum Alloy
  • Dimensions: 132mm x 51mm x 19mm (5.20in x 2.01in x 0.75in)
  • Weight: 175g (6.17oz)

P9R USB C Docking Station Functional Parameters

  • Input: 1 x USB C PD 2.0 (100W, 20V@5A)
  • Output: 1 x HDMI (4K@30Hz), 2 x USB 3.0 (5Gbps), 2 x USB A 2.0 (480Mbps), 1 x USB C 3.0 (5Gbps), 1 x RJ45 LAN (1Gbps), 1 x USB C PD (100W, 20V@5A), 1 x SD/Micro SD USB 2.0 (25MB/s, SD and MicroSD cannot be used at the same time)
  • Color: Silver
  • USB C Cord Length: 50cm (1.64ft)
  • Material: Aluminum Alloy
  • Dimensions: 132mm x 51mm x 19mm (5.20in x 2.01in x 0.75in)
  • Weight: 175g (6.17oz)

Similarities between P9R and P9

  • 2 x USB A 2.0 (480Mbps)
  • 2 x USB A 3.0 (5Gbps)
  • 1 x USB C 3.0 (5Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI (4K@30Hz)
  • Both have SD/TF card slots
  • Both have PD charging ports

Differences between P9R and P9

  • Gigabit Ethernet Port: The P9R has a Gigabit Ethernet port, while the P9 has no Ethernet port.
  • 100W PD Charging Port: PD2.0 for P9R, PD3.0 for P9.
  • SD/TF Card Slot: P9R transfer speed is 25MB/s, two card slots can not be used at the same time.P9 transfer speed is 104MB/s, two card slots can be used at the same time.
  • Appearance: The P9R replaces the white plastic parts that come out of the interface with an aluminum alloy that is part of the body.The P9 comes in two colors, silver and black, for the body.

How to Choose Between P9 and P9R?

  • If you need a network port, the P9R is undoubtedly your best choice.
  • If you need to use SD/TF card at the same time, then P9 will be a better choice for you.
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