HP USB-C Dock G5

I bought this to go with a new HP laptop based on the low power Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. Laptop physical connection options are limited to two 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 10Gbps USB-C port. Newer monitors are equipped with USB-C in addition to HDMI or DisplayPort, but I need HDMI for the somewhat older monitor I use with the laptop. I've been using the Dock G5 for almost two weeks now. USB-A ports for older USB devices, the wired Ethernet port, and the HDMI port are all plug and play with no problems. The G5 USB-C port supports high-speed charging to my Android phone. It also replaces the charger that came with the laptop, charging it at the same rate. About the only downside I find is that the laptop is always kept fully charged if I leave it connected to the G5, so I have to disconnect it periodically to cycle the laptop battery. If you are considering purchasing this and expect it to work as a charger, you should make sure your laptop's USB-C port supports Power Delivery and charging, and make sure the power levels are compatible between laptop and Dock G5. Newer, lower-power laptops that support only USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 physical connections are likely to support USB-C charging, while older laptops often will not. To be honest, the Dock G5 is probably overkill for my needs and I could have gotten by with a USB-C hub and some adapters. That said, the Dock G5 is well made and works perfectly with my HP laptop. I'm very happy with it and won't be looking back.

Bought this for home to use with my work-issued laptop. This dock has 1 more conventional USB port than the one issued to me at the office, so I was able to hook up camera, keyboard/mouse, speakerphone, and headset plus 2x24" monitors via DisplayPort with no problems. Bought this to replace another dock that was under-powered with those USB devices connected. This runs the dual monitors and all of my peripherals with no fuss and no problems. I also tried plugging in my MacBook Pro and was disappointed (but not surprised) to find that it does not support dual external displays for that computer. No matter...would have been a nice bonus but it's perfect for what I need it for. The power button on top is an improved design over previous generations where the entire top panel acts as a power switch. Much less concern about accidentally tapping it and powering down the whole computer unintentionally. It's shorter and has a slightly larger footprint on the desktop than the older ones that are taller and narrower. To me, this one fits better in the space I have. All in all I am very satisfied with this product and I highly recommend it if you are working with a compatible PC.

My blood pressure rises every time I think about the multitude of cheap-o 'hubs' or 'ports' I've tried to use over the last few years. Every one of them had critical Mal-functions after 1-3 months, ie. HDMI, DP, or VGA not working, faulty power and usb ports galore. This unit came with my recently upgraded work computer and I was so impressed I purchased another one for home/office use. Seamlessly supports personal MacBooks and work (Windows/Intel) based machines. I do a lot of photography processing on my MacBooks with a high resolution screen and simply plug in 1 cord. My work machine drives two monitors so I have that up and running without any flicker or failure after a few months of heavy, daily, use. Love the product.

I would have given 0 stars for Thai product if possible. I purchased this dock because it was compact and I didn’t want the traditional dock that takes up a lot of space. I had 2 issues with this dock. 1. All the peripherals connected to the laptop wouldn’t work when the laptop wakes up in the morning, it takes a while for the dock to react and respond after the laptop is turned on. 2. I have 2 monitors and one of the monitor’s display keeps flickering. There was some issue with the connection between dock and display. I called HP multiple times and spent so many many hours trying to install all the drivers. Hp agent asked me to run a few tests but even after everything, the monitor issue did not resolve. I don’t have all this time trying to fix this product with no guarantee that this will happen again. And I have been doing all this on my work laptop for which I had to spend additional time calling my work IT team for admin access to install all these firmwares. I am returning this product.

Description says it has 2 x DisplayPorts v1.2 (released in 2010) which according to VESA website must implements 4Kp@60Hz: That is not true. Used VESA Certified HBR2 DisplayPort cables, a BenQ PD2700U monitor and a HP EliteBook 850 G5 (Intel UHD Graphics 620), I couldn't go beyond 1080p@60Hz. Undocked and using the Laptop HDMI 1.4 port goes to its max spec, 4Kp@30Hz, so Monitor and Laptop are not the problem. Called HP Customer Support and their reply was the Docking will not go beyond 2.5K on any port, which I wasn't able to reach. I couldn't find an official written specification of the version, so seems that nobody knows which is actually supported. A shame, I've been using this Docking for years at the office with different Laptops and it is very convenient, but it was always less than 1080p. If you don't need 4K this is an excellent and tough product, in my opinion better than those with the USB-C fragile cable. This is why I give it 3 stars. But I spent $800 extras on the 4K monitors that I am not willing to resign it now. I am returning it.

This product works as intended and is of high quality. Although more expensive than the generic brands, the instructions and drivers are well supported by HP on their website. The only initial confusion was getting confirmation it would interface properly with a new HP Envy 360 Model: 16-h1053dx. I'm happy to report it does, but this laptop still requires it's own power supply connected.

I wanted something small, simple, must be able to allow two monitors. This did everything. It didn't have two HDMIs but you can add a monitor. So i just when I stay must be able to use two monitors. I'm including my laptop.

I bought this to use with an HP EliteBook x360 1040 G8 notebook, which natively supports dual 4k monitors. In the past I have used the HDMI 2.0 output, and a USB-C-to-HDMI-2.0 adapter output for the second display, and never had a problem with dual 4k monitors. I bought this dock in an attempt to lessen the amount of cables needed to plug into the laptop and an older, larger hub, but despite this hub stating dual 4k screens are supported, I could only get 4k on one output, and 1080p on the second output, no matter which combination of HDMI and DP used. It turns out the computer BIOS has a default setting that prevents dual 4k monitor support. In order to achieve 4k on both monitors, you need to enter the BIOS and change a setting. Steps: Turn on or reboot computer, start tapping the Esc key keep until you see a menu (before the Windows starts), then press the F10 key to enter the BIOS setup. Next go to the Advanced tab at the top, and then System Options. Now set the Enable High Resolution mode when connected to a USB-C DP option. Finally, go back a couple screens and choose the option the Save and Reboot. Apparently this will change USB 3.2 ports to USB 2.0, but most people would never notice unless they're using external storage devices or external networking devices that need over 300-400 Mbps (not most people, and the dock's Ethernet should probably be full speed anyway). I'm not sure if it changes the speed of the USB-C ports, so just be on the lookout if you need faster speed for those ports. This is a poor default setting by HP, perhaps caused by a limitation in the Intel chipset. I wish HP were able to detect when a dock is plugged in and then change the default setting appropriately. I hope this helps you!

Fenomenal. Llegó en perfecto estado y funciona bien.

Livraison rapide pour connecter 2 écrans sur un seul pc HP. Il n en reste pas moins incroyable que certains vendeurs demandent des sommes folles pour le même produit !

Works perfectly. So easy to set up.

Premetto che desideravo una dock Thunderbolt ma quelle prodotte da HP stranamente non hanno porte hdmi bensì dp..ho dovuto quindi ripiegare su una dock usb-c. Il mio giudizio è temporaneo, l'ho ricevuta pochi giorni fa e non ho provato tutto. Collegata ad un HP Zbook G7, configurata con i suoi drivers. Porta hdmi funziona regolarmente, porta fuori 4k hdr come voluto, tramite scheda video Nvidia del notebook. Porte usb testate con due dischi, un hdd e un ssd (via adattatore sata-usb). Tasto luminoso della dock mette in sospensione il pc collegato, può essere comodo. Alimentatore da 120w è ben dimensionato e carica il notebook se necessario. Ritengo che, in offerta, può essere un ottimo acquisto (il prezzo di Amazon è stato ottimo). Al prezzo proposto da HP avrei dei dubbi.

Good product