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Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock vs HP USB-C Dock G5: Comparison
Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock and HP USB-C Dock G5 separate most on total ports: Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock at 12, HP USB-C Dock G5 at 10, 17% in favour of Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Dock. Power Delivery splits them by another 10%, this time favouring HP USB-C Dock G5. They match on 6 other specifications, including ethernet, bus powered and hdmi port count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 3 | USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt) |
| Port Configuration | 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 | 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 | 3 | None |
| Max Display Support | Dual 4K | Up to 3 displays |
| Max Display Resolution | Dual 4K@60Hz | Dual 4K@30Hz or Single 4K@60Hz |
| Total Ports | 12 | 10-17% |
| Power Delivery | 90 W-10% | 100 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 90 W-10% | 100 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 2 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 3 | 4 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 620 g | 748 g |
| Brand | Dell | HP |
| Model | WD19TB | USB-C Dock G5 |
| OS Compatibility | Windows | Windows 10/11, macOS, ChromeOS |
| Price | ~$250 | ~$130 |
| Source URL | https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/dell-wd19tb-dock/wd19_tb_userguide/docking-specifications?guid=guid-cd615eef-5015-4931-bf9b-e19f9cf50c4d&lang=en-us | https://pcb.inc.hp.com/dc/api/spec-sheet/us-en/27767207/pdf/5TW10AA.pdf |
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 USB-C Dock G5
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A practical, low-cost dock for standard office fleets that don't need Thunderbolt speed.