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Dell WD19S vs HP USB-C Dock G5: Comparison

What is the difference between Dell WD19S and HP USB-C Dock G5?

Start with host power delivery, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Dell WD19S 90 W against HP USB-C Dock G5 100 W, 10% in favour of HP USB-C Dock G5. Add total ports to that, 9 on the Dell WD19S versus 10 on the HP USB-C Dock G5, and the pattern holds.

Dell WD19S vs HP USB-C Dock G5: which one fits your build

The Dell WD19S is the one to take for standard office desks with a single external monitor and Dell laptop fleets where budget matters more than Thunderbolt speed, though it is the wrong buy for dual-monitor or multi-display desk setups and users wanting Thunderbolt-level bandwidth. Buy the HP USB-C Dock G5 for IT departments equipping large Windows office fleets on a budget and standard business laptops that don't need Thunderbolt bandwidth, though it is not the pick for Mac users, since it targets Windows enterprise deployments and power users who want Thunderbolt-level throughput. Our rating of the Dell WD19S (6/10): A reliable, no-frills budget dock for single-monitor Dell office desks. Our rating of the HP USB-C Dock G5 (6/10): A practical, low-cost dock for standard office fleets that don't need Thunderbolt speed.

Dell WD19S vs HP USB-C Dock G5 price

Cost splits them too. HP USB-C Dock G5 sits at $130, Dell WD19S at $150, 15% more.

What Dell WD19S and HP USB-C Dock G5 have in common

Everything else lines up. Ethernet, thunderbolt version, bus powered, hdmi port count and hdmi version read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 2 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Dell WD19S and HP USB-C Dock G5 differ on port configuration?

Yes. Port Configuration reads 1x USB-C upstream, 2x DisplayPort++ 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0... on the Dell WD19S versus 1x USB-C host cable, 1x USB-C data , 4x... on the HP USB-C Dock G5.

Is the DisplayPort Port Count the same on the Dell WD19S and HP USB-C Dock G5?

It is. Both are listed at 2, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Dell WD19S
    Dell
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    HP
  • Connection Type

    Dell WD19S
    USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, non-Thunderbolt)
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt)
  • Model Number

    Dell WD19S
    WD19S
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    USB-C Dock G5
  • Port Configuration

    Dell WD19S
    1x USB-C upstream, 2x DisplayPort++ 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0 (shared with rear USB-C DP), 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 2x USB-C 10Gbps (rear with DP 1.4), 1x GbE
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    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

    Dell WD19S
    None
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    None
  • Max Display Support

    Dell WD19S
    Up to 4 displays (HBR3 with DSC)
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    Up to 3 displays
  • Max Display Resolution

    Dell WD19S
    Single/dual 4K@60Hz (HBR3 with DSC)
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    Dual 4K@30Hz or Single 4K@60Hz
  • Total Ports

    Dell WD19S
    9-10%
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    10Best
  • Host Power Delivery

    Dell WD19S
    90 W-10%
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    100 W
  • Ethernet

    Dell WD19S
    Yes
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    Yes
  • Bus Powered

    Dell WD19S
    No
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    No
  • Max Displays Windows

    Dell WD19S
    4
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    3
  • HDMI Port Count

    Dell WD19S
    1
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    1
  • HDMI Version

    Dell WD19S
    2.0
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    2.0
  • DisplayPort Port Count

    Dell WD19S
    2
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    2
  • Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count

    Dell WD19S
    0
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    0
  • USB-A Port Count

    Dell WD19S
    3
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    4
  • USB-C Data Port Count

    Dell WD19S
    2
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    1
  • Max USB Data Rate

    Dell WD19S
    10Gbps
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    5Gbps
  • Weight

    Dell WD19S
    590 gBest
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    748 g
  • OS Compatibility

    Dell WD19S
    Windows
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    Windows 10/11, macOS, ChromeOS
  • Price

    Dell WD19S
    ~$150
    HP USB-C Dock G5
    ~$130

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Dell WD19S if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose HP USB-C Dock G5 if you want the higher total ports (10 vs 9) and the higher host power delivery (100 W vs 90 W).

    Price comparison

    RetailerDell WD19SHP USB-C Dock G5
    Newegg

    $150.00

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    $130.00

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    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    Dell WD19S

    6 / 10 Expert Rating

    A reliable, no-frills budget dock for single-monitor Dell office desks.

    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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