Plugable USBC-10IN1E vs USBC-11IN1E - USB-C Hub Comparison 2026

Plugable USBC-10IN1E vs USBC-11IN1E: the short version

The Plugable USBC-10IN1E and Plugable USBC-11IN1E sound like small variations of the same product. They are not. The model numbers are close, the brand is the same, and both are driverless USB-C hubs with HDMI, Ethernet, card readers, and pass-through charging. The buying decision is still pretty sharp.

The USBC-10IN1E is the better modern one-monitor hub. It has HDMI 2.1, up to 4K at 144Hz or 8K at 30Hz on compatible hosts, 2.5GbE, a 10Gbps host link, two 10Gbps USB-C data ports, one 10Gbps USB-A port, and up to 125W host charging when paired with PD 3.1 EPR gear. Its score in our product data is 7.8 out of 10, and its MSRP is $74.95.

The USBC-11IN1E is the practical choice if you need two HDMI ports from a Windows or ChromeOS laptop. It can run dual extended 4K 60Hz displays on compatible Windows and ChromeOS hosts, but it uses 5Gbps USB, Gigabit Ethernet, and up to 85W host charging. On most Macs, the second HDMI output mirrors instead of extending, so Mac users should not treat it as a dual-monitor fix.

Our winner: Plugable USBC-10IN1E. It wins because the YAML gives it the higher score, faster USB, faster Ethernet, higher charging ceiling, lower MSRP, and stronger one-display video ceiling. The USBC-11IN1E still has one important job: two HDMI monitors on the right Windows or Chromebook setup.

If you are comparing these because you are not sure whether USB-C is enough, read our USB-C vs Thunderbolt docking stations guide before buying.

Quick specs comparison

Display support: one faster screen or two HDMI screens

This is the main split. The USBC-10IN1E is a one-monitor hub. The USBC-11IN1E is a dual-HDMI hub for platforms that handle MST properly.

The USBC-10IN1E has one HDMI 2.1 output. Plugable lists a single 8K 30Hz mode and a single 4K 144Hz mode, with a lower 4K 60Hz fallback class for hosts that cannot provide enough DisplayPort bandwidth. The YAML is careful about this, and the caveat matters. The highest modes depend on host graphics, DisplayPort version, DSC support, operating system support, and a proper HDMI cable. Base M1 and M2 MacBooks, older DP 1.2 Windows laptops, and some other systems should be treated as 4K 60Hz or lower for this hub.

The USBC-11IN1E has two HDMI 2.0 outputs. Its best mode is dual extended 4K 60Hz on Windows and ChromeOS when the host supports DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC over USB-C or Thunderbolt 4. It also has a fallback class for DP 1.2 hosts where lower resolution or refresh rate is likely. On macOS, the YAML says to plan for one extended 4K 60Hz display, with the second HDMI screen mirrored on most Macs.

That makes the display winner conditional. If you want one high-refresh or 8K-class HDMI output from a compatible host, the USBC-10IN1E is clearly stronger. If you want two HDMI monitors from a supported Windows or ChromeOS laptop, the USBC-11IN1E is the only one of the two that can do it.

For a broader list of dual-monitor options, see our best docking stations for dual monitors page.

USB speed and peripheral bandwidth

The USBC-10IN1E has a much stronger USB story. Its host connection is listed at 10Gbps, and the ports include two USB-C 3.2 data ports, one USB-A 3.2 port with 7.5W charging, and two USB-A 3.0 ports. The product YAML calls out the two 10Gbps USB-C ports plus one 10Gbps USB-A port as a moderate performance advantage for SSDs and fast peripherals.

The USBC-11IN1E is slower. Its host connection is 5Gbps, and its data ports are one USB-C 3.0 and three USB-A 3.0 ports. That is fine for keyboards, mice, webcams, flash drives, and lighter storage use, but the YAML lists 5Gbps USB as one of its cons. If external SSD speed matters, the USBC-10IN1E is the better pick.

There is still a limit. The USBC-10IN1E is not a Thunderbolt dock. Its YAML warns that all devices share the 10Gbps host link, so storage speed can drop when more ports are active. For sustained high-bandwidth storage, capture devices, and multiple high-speed accessories at once, a USB4 or Thunderbolt dock is still the cleaner setup. Our docking station buying guide covers where that upgrade starts to make sense.

Charging: 125W ceiling beats 85W, with one catch

The USBC-10IN1E wins charging on paper and in the product data. It has a USB-C PD 3.1 EPR input rated for 140W and can pass up to 125W to the host laptop. That is unusually high for a compact USB-C hub. It is also one of the reasons this model scores higher than the USBC-11IN1E.

The catch is compatibility. The YAML says the 125W ceiling needs a PD 3.1 EPR laptop, charger, and cable. Older PD 3.0 setups are normally limited to 100W input and around 85W to the host after the hub keeps power for itself. The known incompatibilities also mention mixed feedback from some high-power laptops with non-EPR charging behavior, including reports that some Dell laptops may charge below the advertised ceiling.

The USBC-11IN1E is simpler but lower. It accepts up to 100W USB-C PD input and provides up to 85W to the host. That is enough for many ultrabooks and business laptops, but it is not a workstation charger replacement.

If you have a newer high-power laptop and the right charger, the USBC-10IN1E gives you more headroom. If your laptop is already capped around 85W through USB-C hubs, the charging gap may matter less in practice.

Ethernet, card readers, and audio

The USBC-10IN1E has 2.5GbE plus 1GbE fallback. The USBC-11IN1E has Gigabit Ethernet. That gives the USBC-10IN1E a clear networking advantage if your router, switch, NAS, or office network supports faster Ethernet. If your network is still Gigabit, both hubs can handle ordinary wired networking.

Card readers are more mixed. The USBC-10IN1E includes SD and microSD readers, but both are UHS-I. The USBC-11IN1E lists SD UHS-II up to 312 MB/s and microSD UHS-I up to 104 MB/s. If you move large files from full-size SD cards, the USBC-11IN1E has the better SD slot. The USBC-10IN1E YAML even lists its UHS-I card readers as a con compared with the cheaper USBC-9IN1E, so this is not a place to overstate the newer hub.

Audio goes to the USBC-11IN1E. It has a 3.5mm combo jack. The USBC-10IN1E has no audio port in its YAML. If you use wired headphones, speakers, or a headset at a desk, that may save you a separate USB audio adapter.

The overall port picture still favors the USBC-10IN1E for modern data and networking. The USBC-11IN1E fights back with a second HDMI port, audio, and the better full-size SD reader.

macOS, Windows, ChromeOS, and Linux

Both hubs are driverless. Neither uses DisplayLink. That means setup is cleaner, but display behavior depends heavily on the host USB-C video path.

The USBC-10IN1E lists Windows 10 and newer, macOS 11 and newer, ChromeOS 100 and newer, and a more cautious Linux note. Its highest display modes are host dependent. The YAML also says the two USB-C data ports do not output video, so USB-C monitors need a different dock or a direct laptop connection.

The USBC-11IN1E lists Windows 10 and newer, macOS 11 and newer, and ChromeOS 100 and newer. It does not list official Linux support. Its biggest compatibility warning is macOS MST behavior: most Macs get one extended display, not two. That makes it a poor choice for Mac users who were hoping the second HDMI port would work like a DisplayLink dock.

For Windows and ChromeOS dual-monitor desks, the USBC-11IN1E has a clean purpose. For MacBook users, the USBC-10IN1E is usually easier to recommend unless one extended monitor is not enough. If you need two independent external displays from a base MacBook, neither of these driverless USB-C hubs is the safe answer. Look at DisplayLink or the right Thunderbolt dock for your Mac model.

Value: the cheaper hub is also the stronger spec sheet

The USBC-10IN1E has the lower MSRP at $74.95. The USBC-11IN1E is listed at $87.95. That alone is unusual because the USBC-10IN1E is also newer in the product data, has the higher score, and carries the stronger USB, Ethernet, video-refresh, and charging specs.

The USBC-11IN1E justifies its price only if its exact advantages matter: two HDMI ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and SD UHS-II. If those are the ports you need, paying more can still be rational. If you do not need dual HDMI, the USBC-10IN1E gives you more useful headroom for less money.

The scores line up with that read: 7.8 for the USBC-10IN1E and 7.4 for the USBC-11IN1E. Neither score is bad. Both are compact USB-C hubs with clear limits. The difference is that the USBC-10IN1E feels better matched to current laptops with fast USB-C, faster Ethernet, and higher-wattage USB-C charging.

Verdict: Plugable USBC-10IN1E wins for most buyers

The Plugable USBC-10IN1E is the better default choice. It wins on our score, price, USB speed, Ethernet speed, charging ceiling, and one-monitor video capability. It is the hub I would choose for a MacBook, Surface, Dell XPS, Chromebook, or business laptop when the setup is one external HDMI monitor plus fast wired networking and a few USB accessories.

The Plugable USBC-11IN1E is not obsolete. It is more specialized. Buy it when the second HDMI port matters more than 10Gbps USB, 2.5GbE, and 125W charging. Just be strict about the platform: its dual extended 4K 60Hz mode is for compatible Windows and ChromeOS hosts, not most Mac dual-monitor desks.

Choose the Plugable USBC-10IN1E if:

• You use one external HDMI monitor and want the best one-display capability of these two hubs
• You want HDMI 2.1 with up to 4K 144Hz or 8K 30Hz on compatible hosts
• You need 2.5GbE instead of ordinary Gigabit Ethernet
• You use external SSDs or other accessories that benefit from 10Gbps USB
• You have PD 3.1 EPR charging gear and want up to 125W host charging
• You want the lower MSRP and the higher score in our data

Choose the Plugable USBC-11IN1E if:

• You need two HDMI outputs from a compatible Windows or ChromeOS laptop
• You are fine with 5Gbps USB data ports
• Gigabit Ethernet is enough for your network
• You want a 3.5mm combo audio jack built into the hub
• You value the SD UHS-II slot more than the USBC-10IN1E’s HDMI 2.1 and 2.5GbE
• You understand that most Macs get one extended display, with the second HDMI mirrored

For the individual reviews, read our Plugable USBC-10IN1E review and Plugable USBC-11IN1E review. If you are still sorting out the whole product category, start from the homepage, where the rankings include full docks, compact hubs, Thunderbolt models, and DisplayLink options.