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Anker 555 8-in-1 Hub vs HP Thunderbolt Dock G4: Comparison
Anker 555 8-in-1 Hub and HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 separate most on host power delivery: Anker 555 8-in-1 Hub at 85 W, HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 at 100 W, 15% in favour of HP Thunderbolt Dock G4. They match on 5 other specifications, including ethernet, hdmi port count and hdmi version.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Port Configuration | 1x USB-C PD input, 1x USB-C 10Gbps data, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1GbE, SD + microSD UHS-I | 1x TB4 downstream, 2x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x rear USB-C DisplayPort, 1x front USB-C 10Gbps (15W), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 2.5GbE RJ45 |
| Host Power Delivery | 85 W-15% | 100 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Max Displays Windows | 1 | 4 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 0 | 2 |
| DisplayPort Version | None | 1.4 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 1 |
| USB-A Port Count | 2 | 4 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 1 | 1 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 2.5GbE |
| Weight | 128 g | 762 g |
| Brand | Anker | HP |
| Model | 555 8-in-1 | Thunderbolt Dock G4 |
| Source URL | https://www.anker.com/products/a8383 | https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c08135041 |
Verdict
Anker 555 8-in-1 Hub
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Best value hub — proven daily-use reliability, 8 ports, and Ethernet for under $40.
HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A stable, fleet-grade Thunderbolt 4 dock that's a bargain if you find one through business channels.
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