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HP USB-C Dock G5 vs StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Comparison
HP USB-C Dock G5 and StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock separate most on total ports: HP USB-C Dock G5 at 10, StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 11, 9% in favour of StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock. Power Delivery splits them by another 4%, this time favouring HP USB-C Dock G5. They match on 7 other specifications, including ethernet, bus powered and usb-a port count.
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 | 1x TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps (15W), 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), GbE, SD 4.0 UHS-II, 3.5mm TRRS 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@30Hz |
| 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 | 4 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 5Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Audio Jack Configuration | Single Combo | Single Combo |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 748 g | 423 g |
| Brand | HP | StarTech.com |
| Model | USB-C Dock G5 | TB4CDOCK |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10/11, macOS, ChromeOS | Windows, macOS 11+, Ubuntu |
| Price | ~$130 | ~$260 |
| Source URL | https://pcb.inc.hp.com/dc/api/spec-sheet/us-en/27767207/pdf/5TW10AA.pdf | https://media.startech.com/cms/pdfs/tb4cdock_datasheet.pdf |
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.
StarTech.com Thunderbolt 4 Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A rugged, IT-friendly Thunderbolt 4 dock built for fleet deployment rather than home enthusiasts.
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