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HP USB-C Dock G5 vs j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison

HP USB-C Dock G5 and j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: HP USB-C Dock G5 at 10, j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 9, 10% in favour of HP USB-C Dock G5.

HP USB-C Dock G5 (USB-C / 8 Ports / 65W Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz / Windows / ~$130)
HPHP USB-C Dock G5
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5createj5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

Specs

Specification
HP USB-C Dock G5 (USB-C / 8 Ports / 65W Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz / Windows / ~$130)
HP USB-C Dock G5
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 9 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$240)
j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Connection TypeUSB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt)Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x USB-C host cable, 1x USB-C data (15W), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, 2x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x RJ45, 1x combo audio2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportUp to 3 displaysDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@30Hz or Single 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports109-10%
Power Delivery100 W96W host charging
EthernetYesYes (GbE)
BrandHPj5create
ModelUSB-C Dock G5JCD388
OS CompatibilityWindows 10/11, macOS, ChromeOSMac, Windows
Price~$130~$240

Verdict

HP USB-C Dock G5

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A practical, low-cost dock for standard office fleets that don't need Thunderbolt speed.

j5create JCD388 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable, no-frills Thunderbolt 4 dock that's a reasonable step up from a basic USB-C hub.

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