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Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock vs HP Thunderbolt Dock G4: Comparison
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock vs HP Thunderbolt Dock G4: the host power delivery difference
The gap that matters here is host power delivery: Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock 90 W against HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 100 W, which puts HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 10% ahead. They differ on usb-a port count too, 3 on the Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock versus 4 on the HP Thunderbolt Dock G4.
Who each one is for
it is not the pick for Non-Dell laptop owners wanting guaranteed Thunderbolt 4 certification and bandwidth. The same goes for Dell Precision mobile workstation owners who need charging wattage above what most Thunderbolt 4 docks offer. Take the HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 for home offices standardizing on the same dock as a company-issued HP fleet laptop. It is equally the pick for buyers who found one through a business surplus/refurb channel at a discount. It is not the one for anyone wanting the widest possible port selection, dedicated consumer docks often pack in more. Our rating of the Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock (7/10): A high-charging-wattage Dell dock built for Precision mobile workstations, though it's a generation behind on Thunderbolt. Our rating of the HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 (7/10): A stable, fleet-grade Thunderbolt 4 dock that's a bargain if you find one through business channels.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Ethernet, host cable length, bus powered, hdmi port count and hdmi version read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock and HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 differ on ethernet speed?
Yes. Ethernet Speed reads 1GbE on the Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock versus 2.5GbE on the HP Thunderbolt Dock G4.
Is the DisplayPort Port Count the same on the Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock and HP Thunderbolt Dock G4?
It is. Both are listed at 2, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- Dell
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- HP
Connection Type
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- Thunderbolt 3
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- Thunderbolt 4
Host Interface
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- Thunderbolt 3
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- Thunderbolt 4
Model Number
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- WD19TB
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- Thunderbolt Dock G4
Port Configuration
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 1x TB3 downstream, 2x DisplayPort++ 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x rear USB-C with DP 1.4, 1x front USB-C, 3x USB-A 5Gbps, GbE, front headset jack, rear line out
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 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
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 3
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 4
Host Cable Length
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 0.8 m
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 0.8 m
Host Power Delivery
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 90 W-10%
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 100 W
Ethernet
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- Yes
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- Yes
External PSU Wattage
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 180 WBest
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 120 W
Bus Powered
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- No
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- No
HDMI Port Count
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 1
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 1
HDMI Version
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 2.0
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 2.0
DisplayPort Port Count
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 2
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 2
DisplayPort Version
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 1.4
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 1.4
USB-C Video Output Count
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 1
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 1
Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 1
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 1
USB-A Port Count
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 3
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 4
USB-C Data Port Count
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 1
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 1
Ethernet Speed
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 1GbE
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 2.5GbEBest
Weight
- Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
- 620 gBest
- HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
- 762 g
Which one should you pick?
Choose Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 if you want the higher host power delivery (100 W vs 90 W).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock | HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Newegg | $250.00 View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
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 WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A high-charging-wattage Dell dock built for Precision mobile workstations, though it's a generation behind on Thunderbolt.
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.