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CalDigit TS4 vs HP USB-C Dock G5: Comparison

CalDigit TS4 and HP USB-C Dock G5 separate most on total ports: CalDigit TS4 at 18, HP USB-C Dock G5 at 10, 44% in favour of CalDigit TS4. Power Delivery splits them by another 2%, this time favouring HP USB-C Dock G5. They match on 5 other specifications, including ethernet, bus powered and security lock slot.

CalDigit TS4 (Thunderbolt 4 / 18 Ports / 98W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows/Chrome / ~$300)
CalDigitCalDigit TS4
HP USB-C Dock G5 (USB-C / 8 Ports / 65W Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz / Windows / ~$130)
HPHP USB-C Dock G5

Specs

Specification
CalDigit TS4 (Thunderbolt 4 / 18 Ports / 98W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows/Chrome / ~$300)
CalDigit TS4
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 Configuration3x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-C 10Gbps, 5x USB-A 10Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, front/rear 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
Thunderbolt Version4None
Max Display SupportDual 4KUp to 3 displays
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30HzDual 4K@30Hz or Single 4K@60Hz
Host Cable CaptiveNoYes
Total Ports1810-44%
Power Delivery98 W-2%100 W
Host Power Delivery98 W-2%100 W
EthernetYesYes
Bus PoweredNoNo
Max Displays Windows23
HDMI Port Count01
HDMI VersionNone2.0
DisplayPort Port Count12
Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count20
USB-A Port Count54
USB-C Data Port Count31
Max USB Data Rate10Gbps5Gbps
Max Downstream USB-C Power20 W15 W
Audio Jack ConfigurationFront Combo Plus Rear In And OutSingle Combo
Security Lock SlotYesYes
macOS SupportedYesYes
Windows SupportedYesYes
Weight640 g748 g
BrandCalDigitHP
ModelTS4USB-C Dock G5
OS CompatibilityMac, Windows, ChromeWindows 10/11, macOS, ChromeOS
Price~$300~$130
Source URLhttps://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-station-4/https://pcb.inc.hp.com/dc/api/spec-sheet/us-en/27767207/pdf/5TW10AA.pdf

Verdict

CalDigit TS4

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Best USB-C dock for most WFH setups — 98W charging, dual 4K@60Hz, 18 ports, and flawless Mac/Windows/Chrome compatibility.

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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