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HP USB-C Dock G5 vs Microsoft Surface Dock 2: Comparison

HP USB-C Dock G5 and Microsoft Surface Dock 2 separate most on total ports: HP USB-C Dock G5 at 10, Microsoft Surface Dock 2 at 7, 30% in favour of HP USB-C Dock G5. Power Delivery splits them by another 17%, this time favouring Microsoft Surface Dock 2. They match on 8 other specifications, including thunderbolt version, ethernet and bus powered.

HP USB-C Dock G5 (USB-C / 8 Ports / 65W Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz / Windows / ~$130)
HPHP USB-C Dock G5
Microsoft Surface Dock 2 (USB4/USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$220)
MicrosoftMicrosoft Surface Dock 2

Specs

Specification
HP USB-C Dock G5 (USB-C / 8 Ports / 65W Host Charging / Dual 4K@30Hz / Windows / ~$130)
HP USB-C Dock G5
Microsoft Surface Dock 2 (USB4/USB-C / 6 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Windows / ~$220)
Microsoft Surface Dock 2
Connection TypeUSB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt)Surface Connect
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 audio1x Surface Connect host cable, 2x front USB-C 10Gbps (15W), 2x rear USB-C 10Gbps with DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x GbE, 1x 3.5mm combo audio
Thunderbolt VersionNoneNone
Max Display SupportUp to 3 displaysDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@30Hz or Single 4K@60HzDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports107-30%
Power Delivery100 W-17%120 W
Host Power Delivery100 W-17%120 W
EthernetYesYes
Bus PoweredNoNo
Max Displays Windows32
DisplayPort Port Count20
Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count00
USB-A Port Count42
USB-C Data Port Count14
Max USB Data Rate5Gbps10Gbps
Max Downstream USB-C Power15 W15 W
Audio Jack ConfigurationSingle ComboSingle Combo
Security Lock SlotYesYes
Windows SupportedYesYes
BrandHPMicrosoft
ModelUSB-C Dock G5Surface Dock 2
OS CompatibilityWindows 10/11, macOS, ChromeOSWindows (Surface devices)
Price~$130~$220
Source URLhttps://pcb.inc.hp.com/dc/api/spec-sheet/us-en/27767207/pdf/5TW10AA.pdfhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-dock-whats-new ; https://dancharblog.wordpress.com/2020/05/11/microsoft-surface-dock-2/

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.

Microsoft Surface Dock 2

7 / 10 Expert Rating

The right dock only if your fleet is already standardized on Surface hardware.

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