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Dell Universal Dock UD22 vs HP Thunderbolt Dock G4: Comparison
Dell Universal Dock UD22 and HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 separate most on power delivery: Dell Universal Dock UD22 at 96 W, HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 at 100 W, 4% in favour of HP Thunderbolt Dock G4. Host Power Delivery splits them by another 4%, again favouring HP Thunderbolt Dock G4. They match on 16 other specifications, including host cable length, ethernet and bus powered.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DP 1.4 Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt) | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Host Interface | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Port Configuration | 1x USB-C upstream, 4x USB-A 10Gbps, 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with DP 1.4 Alt Mode), 1x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x GbE | 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 |
| Thunderbolt Version | None | 4 |
| Host Cable Length | 0.8 m | 0.8 m |
| Power Delivery | 96 W-4% | 100 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 96 W-4% | 100 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| External PSU Wattage | 130 W | 120 W |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 4 | 4 |
| Max Dual Display Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max Dual Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Output Count | 1 | 1 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 1 |
| USB-A Port Count | 4 | 4 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 2 | 1 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 2.5GbE |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| ChromeOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 416 g | 762 g |
| Brand | Dell | HP |
| Model | Universal Dock UD22 | Thunderbolt Dock G4 |
| Source URL | https://www.delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-universal-dock-ud22-product-guide.pdf.external | https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c08135041 |
Verdict
Dell Universal Dock UD22
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The pragmatic choice for offices mixing Dell, Mac, and Chromebook hardware on one dock standard.
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.