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HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 vs Kensington SD1620P: Comparison

HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 and Kensington SD1620P differ on connection type: HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 at Thunderbolt 4, Kensington SD1620P at USB-C (USB 3.2, portable pocket dock).

Specs

Specification
HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 (Thunderbolt 4 / 120W Power Delivery / Up to 4 Displays / HDMI + DisplayPort / RJ-45 Ethernet)
HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
Kensington SD1620P (USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Pass-Through / Dual 4K@60Hz Portable / Windows/Mac/Chrome / ~$130)
Kensington SD1620P
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4USB-C (USB 3.2, portable pocket dock)
Port Configuration1x 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 RJ451x USB-C upstream, 2x HDMI/DisplayPort, 2x USB-A, 1x USB-C data
Power Delivery100 W100W passthrough charging
EthernetYesNo
BrandHPKensington
ModelThunderbolt Dock G4SD1620P

Verdict

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.

Kensington SD1620P

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-balanced portable dock for hybrid workers who need dual 4K displays away from a fixed desk.

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