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Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs HP USB-C Dock G5: Comparison

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock and HP USB-C Dock G5 separate most on total ports: Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 13, HP USB-C Dock G5 at 10, 23% in favour of Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock.

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 13 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz or Single 8K@30Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$280)
AnkerAnker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock
HP USB-C Dock G5 (USB-C / 8 Ports / 65W Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz / Windows / ~$130)
HPHP USB-C Dock G5

Specs

Specification
Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 13 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz or Single 8K@30Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$280)
Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock
HP USB-C Dock G5 (USB-C / 8 Ports / 65W Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz / Windows / ~$130)
HP USB-C Dock G5
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt)
Port Configuration2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, 3.5mm audio1x USB-C host cable, 1x USB-C data (15W), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, 2x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x RJ45, 1x combo audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KUp to 3 displays
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30HzDual 4K@30Hz or Single 4K@60Hz
Total Ports1310-23%
Power Delivery96W host charging100 W
EthernetYes (2.5GbE)Yes
BrandAnkerHP
ModelPowerExpand EliteUSB-C Dock G5
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsWindows 10/11, macOS, ChromeOS
Price~$280~$130

Verdict

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock

9 / 10 Expert Rating

A compact, vertical Thunderbolt 4 dock that fits 13 ports and 96W charging into minimal desk space.

HP USB-C Dock G5

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A practical, low-cost dock for standard office fleets that don't need Thunderbolt speed.

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