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Elgato Thunderbolt Dock vs HP USB-C Dock G5: Comparison

Elgato Thunderbolt Dock and HP USB-C Dock G5 separate most on total ports: Elgato Thunderbolt Dock at 8, HP USB-C Dock G5 at 10, 20% in favour of HP USB-C Dock G5.

Elgato Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 8 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
ElgatoElgato Thunderbolt Dock
HP USB-C Dock G5 (USB-C / 8 Ports / 65W Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz / Windows / ~$130)
HPHP USB-C Dock G5

Specs

Specification
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 8 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$300)
Elgato Thunderbolt Dock
HP USB-C Dock G5 (USB-C / 8 Ports / 65W Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz / Windows / ~$130)
HP USB-C Dock G5
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt)
Port Configuration2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 3.5mm audio1x USB-C host cable, 1x USB-C data (15W), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, 2x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x RJ45, 1x combo audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KUp to 3 displays
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60HzDual 4K@30Hz or Single 4K@60Hz
Total Ports8-20%10
Power Delivery96W host charging100 W
EthernetNoYes
BrandElgatoHP
ModelThunderbolt DockUSB-C Dock G5
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsWindows 10/11, macOS, ChromeOS
Price~$300~$130

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 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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