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CalDigit Element Hub vs HP USB-C Dock G5: Comparison
CalDigit Element Hub and HP USB-C Dock G5 separate most on power delivery: CalDigit Element Hub at 60 W, HP USB-C Dock G5 at 100 W, 40% in favour of HP USB-C Dock G5. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 40%, again favouring HP USB-C Dock G5. They match on 5 other specifications, including bus powered, usb-a port count and macos supported.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 4 | USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt) |
| Port Configuration | 1x TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps, 4x USB-A 10Gbps | 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 |
| Thunderbolt Version | 4 | None |
| Max Display Support | Dual 4K | Up to 3 displays |
| Max Display Resolution | Single 8K@60Hz or dual 4K@60Hz | Dual 4K@30Hz or Single 4K@60Hz |
| Host Cable Captive | No | Yes |
| Total Ports | 8-20% | 10 |
| Power Delivery | 60 W-40% | 100 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 60 W-40% | 100 W |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI Port Count | 0 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | None | 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 0 | 2 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 3 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 4 | 4 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 5Gbps |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| ChromeOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 180 g | 748 g |
| Brand | CalDigit | HP |
| Model | Element Hub | USB-C Dock G5 |
| OS Compatibility | Mac, Windows, iPadOS, ChromeOS | Windows 10/11, macOS, ChromeOS |
| Price | ~$100 | ~$130 |
| Source URL | https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-4-element-hub/ | https://pcb.inc.hp.com/dc/api/spec-sheet/us-en/27767207/pdf/5TW10AA.pdf |
Verdict
CalDigit Element Hub
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible budget entry point into Thunderbolt 4 port expansion, not a dock replacement.
HP USB-C Dock G5
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A practical, low-cost dock for standard office fleets that don't need Thunderbolt speed.