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HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 vs Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190: Comparison

HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 and Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190 differ on port configuration: HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 at 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, Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190 at 2x TB4 40Gbps, 4x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE, SD card reader, 3.5mm audio.

HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 (Thunderbolt 4 / 120W Power Delivery / Up to 4 Displays / HDMI + DisplayPort / RJ-45 Ethernet)
HPHP Thunderbolt Dock G4
Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190 (Thunderbolt 4 / 14 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$290)
TargusTargus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190

Specs

Specification
HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 (Thunderbolt 4 / 120W Power Delivery / Up to 4 Displays / HDMI + DisplayPort / RJ-45 Ethernet)
HP Thunderbolt Dock G4
Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190 (Thunderbolt 4 / 14 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$290)
Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
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 RJ452x TB4 40Gbps, 4x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE, SD card reader, 3.5mm audio
Power Delivery100 W100W host charging
EthernetYesYes (GbE)
BrandHPTargus
ModelThunderbolt Dock G4DOCK190

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.

Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A corporate-certified Thunderbolt 4 dock with full 100W charging headroom for demanding laptops.

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