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Elgato Thunderbolt Dock vs HP Thunderbolt Dock G4: Comparison

Elgato Thunderbolt Dock and HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 differ on power delivery: Elgato Thunderbolt Dock at 96W host charging, HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 at 100 W, which puts HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 ahead on that measure.

Elgato Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 8 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
ElgatoElgato Thunderbolt Dock
HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 (Thunderbolt 4 / 120W Power Delivery / Up to 4 Displays / HDMI + DisplayPort / RJ-45 Ethernet)
HPHP Thunderbolt Dock G4

Specs

Specification
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 8 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock
HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 (Thunderbolt 4 / 120W Power Delivery / Up to 4 Displays / HDMI + DisplayPort / RJ-45 Ethernet)
HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 3.5mm audio1x 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
Power Delivery96W host charging100 W
EthernetNoYes
BrandElgatoHP
ModelThunderbolt DockThunderbolt Dock G4

Verdict

Elgato Thunderbolt Dock

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A streaming-oriented Thunderbolt 4 dock that trades some port count for a layout built around creator workflows.

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.

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