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ASUS DC5 Universal Dock vs HP USB-C Dock G5: Comparison
ASUS DC5 Universal Dock and HP USB-C Dock G5 separate most on total ports: ASUS DC5 Universal Dock at 5, HP USB-C Dock G5 at 10, 50% in favour of HP USB-C Dock G5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, compact travel dock) | USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt) |
| Port Configuration | 1x USB-C upstream, 1x HDMI, 1x USB-C data, 2x USB-A | 1x 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 Support | Single display | Up to 3 displays |
| Max Display Resolution | Single 4K@60Hz | Dual 4K@30Hz or Single 4K@60Hz |
| Total Ports | 5-50% | 10 |
| Power Delivery | 100W passthrough charging | 100 W |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| Brand | ASUS | HP |
| Model | DC5 Universal Dock | USB-C Dock G5 |
| OS Compatibility | Windows, Mac, Chrome OS | Windows 10/11, macOS, ChromeOS |
| Price | ~$70 | ~$130 |
Verdict
ASUS DC5 Universal Dock
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A no-frills, inexpensive travel dock for single-display needs on the road.
HP USB-C Dock G5
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A practical, low-cost dock for standard office fleets that don't need Thunderbolt speed.