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HP USB-C Dock G5 vs OWC Thunderbolt Dock: Comparison
HP USB-C Dock G5 and OWC Thunderbolt Dock separate most on total ports: HP USB-C Dock G5 at 10, OWC Thunderbolt Dock at 11, 9% in favour of OWC Thunderbolt Dock. Power Delivery splits them by another 4%, this time favouring HP USB-C Dock G5. They match on 5 other specifications, including ethernet, bus powered and audio jack configuration.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt) | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Port Configuration | 1x USB-C host cable, 1x USB-C data (15W), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, 2x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x RJ45, 1x combo audio | 4x TB4 (1 host, 3 downstream, 15W), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, SD UHS-II, GbE, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | None | 4 |
| Max Display Support | Up to 3 displays | Dual 4K |
| Max Display Resolution | Dual 4K@30Hz or Single 4K@60Hz | Dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@60Hz |
| Total Ports | 10-9% | 11 |
| Power Delivery | 100 W | 96 W-4% |
| Host Power Delivery | 100 W | 96 W-4% |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | None |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 3 |
| USB-A Port Count | 4 | 3 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 5Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Audio Jack Configuration | Single Combo | Single Combo |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | HP | OWC |
| Model | USB-C Dock G5 | Thunderbolt Dock (11-Port, OWCTB4DOCK) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10/11, macOS, ChromeOS | macOS 11.1+, Windows 10+ |
| Price | ~$130 | ~$300 |
| Source URL | https://pcb.inc.hp.com/dc/api/spec-sheet/us-en/27767207/pdf/5TW10AA.pdf | https://eshop.macsales.com/manuals/owc-11-port-thunderbolt-4-dock-support-manual |
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.
OWC Thunderbolt Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong Thunderbolt 4 dock for creative professionals who need built-in card readers.