HyperDrive GEN2 Next Generation USB-C Hub is live on Kickstarter with double the video refresh speed, data transfer speed and power delivery of current USB-C hubs available in the market today.
In a single USB-C Hub, HyperDrive GEN2 is capable of 4K60Hz HDR video output, 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2, 300MB/s UHS-II MicroSD/SD 4.0 and 100W USB-C Power Delivery. HyperDrive GEN2 will be available in 3 different models with 6 ports, 12 ports, and 18 ports configuration.
• Next Generation USB-C Hub with double speed/power of current USB-C hubs
• Capable of 4K60Hz HDR video output -vs- 4K30Hz on 1st generation USB-C hubs
• 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 transfer speed -vs- 5Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 on 1st generation USB-C hubs
• 300MB/s UHS-II MicroSD/SD 4.0 -vs- 100MB/s UHS-I MicroSD/SD 3.0 on 1st generation hubs
• 100W USB-C Power Delivery -vs- 60W USB-C Power Delivery on 1st generation USB-C hubs
• Available in 3 different models with 6 ports, 12 ports, and 18 ports.
HyperDrive GEN2 6 Port Hub:
Consist of the following ports:
• HDMI 4K60Hz HDR
• USB-A 10Gbps
• MicroSD UHS-II
• SD UHS-II
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• USB-C Power Delivery 100W
Dimensions: 50.8 x 14.99 x 88.9mm (254mm cable) / 2” x 0.59” x 3.5” (10” cable)
Weight: 131.54 g / 4.7 oz / 0.29 lb
MSRP $99.99 ($49 for Kickstarter Early Bird Backers)
Shipping in March 2020
HyperDrive GEN2 12 Port Hub:
Same as 6 ports model with additional 6 (video/data/ethernet) ports:
• HDMI 4K60Hz HDR
• DisplayPort 4K60Hz
• USB-A 10Gbps
• USB-A 2.0
• USB-A 2.0
• Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions: 88.9 x 42.93 x 106.68mm (273mm cable) / 3.5” x 1.69” x 4.2” (10.75” cable)
Weight: 480.81 g / 16.96 oz / 1.06 lbs
MSRP $149.99 ($75 for Kickstarter Early Bird Backers)
Shipping in April 2020
HyperDrive GEN2 18 Port Hub:
Same as 12 ports model with additional 6 (digital/optical audio, video, data, charging) ports:
• Digital Coaxial Audio
• Optical Toslink Audio
• VGA
• USB-A QC 3.0 18W
• USB-A 10Gbps
• DC Power Port
Dimensions: 88.9 x 43.94 x 132.08mm / 3.5” x 1.73” x 5.2”
Weight: 589.67 g / 20.8 oz / 1.3 lbs
MSRP $199.99 ($99 for Kickstarter Early Bird Backers)
Shipping in May 2020
Pricing Info & Availability:
HYPER is launching HyperDrive GEN2 via a Kickstarter campaign which ends on March 2nd, 2020. Kickstarter Early Bird Backers will get the HyperDrive GEN2 for 50% off MSRP. HyperDrive GEN2 is expected to start shipping in March 2020 upon successful Kickstarter funding.
