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HP USB-C Dock G5 vs Twelve South StayGo mini: Comparison
HP USB-C Dock G5 and Twelve South StayGo mini separate most on total ports: HP USB-C Dock G5 at 10, Twelve South StayGo mini at 4, 60% in favour of HP USB-C Dock G5. Power Delivery splits them by another 15%, again favouring HP USB-C Dock G5. They match on thunderbolt version, hdmi port count and downstream thunderbolt port count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, non-Thunderbolt) | USB-C (plug-in mini hub with 0.5 m extension cable) |
| 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 USB-C PD input (85W pass-through), 1x HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1x USB-A 2.0 (7.5W), 1x 3.5mm audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | None | None |
| Max Display Support | Up to 3 displays | Single display |
| Max Display Resolution | Dual 4K@30Hz or Single 4K@60Hz | Single 4K@30Hz |
| Host Cable Captive | Yes | No |
| Total Ports | 10 | 4-60% |
| Power Delivery | 100 W | 85 W-15% |
| Host Power Delivery | 100 W | 85 W-15% |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 3 | 1 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 4 | 1 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| Weight | 748 g | 100 g |
| Brand | HP | Twelve South |
| Model | USB-C Dock G5 | StayGo mini |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10/11, macOS, ChromeOS | Mac, iPad Pro |
| Price | ~$130 | ~$100 |
| Source URL | https://pcb.inc.hp.com/dc/api/spec-sheet/us-en/27767207/pdf/5TW10AA.pdf | https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1661940-REG/twelve_south_12_2039_staygo_mini_usb_c_hub.html ; https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/01/19/twelve-south-staygo-mini-usb-c-hub-review-the-connectors-you-need-most-in-a-small-affordable-device/ |
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.
Twelve South StayGo mini
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A clever, MacBook-specific alternative to a loose dongle for people who hate managing a separate hub cable.