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HP Universal USB-C Multiport Hub $49 Delivered @ AusPCMarket

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HP Universal USB-C Multiport Hub $49 Delivered @ AusPCMarket
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ATangk on 21/07/2023 - 19:06 auspcmarket.com.au (5203 clicks)
Last edited 22/07/2023 - 01:59 by 1 other user

If you dont need anywhere near as many ports with your setup, this branded USB-C hub might be good. Reviews dont seem so good, but that may be due to the original price of $150, $99 at most other retailers.

At $49 shipped, this may be an excellent option. Supports dual 4K display (dual @ 30Hz only), is rubberised on one side to prevent sliding around.

Features:

  • 65W Passthrough Charging (90W Charger needed, 65W Charger outputs 45W)
  • 2 x USB-A 3.2 Ports
  • 1 x USB-C 3.2 Port
  • 1 x Ethernet (RJ45)
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0
  • 1 x Display Port 1.2
  • 150 x 55 x 21 mm with a 300 mm cable.

HP Official Link for all specs

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  • Supercool on 21/07/2023 - 19:08

    Noob question.. this works with non HP laptops?

    • ATangk on 21/07/2023 - 19:09
      +1

      Yes.

    • jv on 21/07/2023 - 19:23
      +3

      This one is pretty good too. There are two versions.
      100W passthru.

      Currently, there's an $8 voucher avail too…

      https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08QZHM7XQ

      • ialam99 on 21/07/2023 - 21:33
        +1

        Can vouch for this one as well. Going strong after 2 years of almost daily use working from home.

        • fefris on 23/07/2023 - 10:01

          the world we live in where still working after 2 years is considered good…..

          I have the previous version of the posted dock and its still going after 6 years of almost continuous use. My expectations it is still going in 10 years..

      • mbcd on 23/07/2023 - 19:21

        problem with the one you linked is it doesn't support 4k@60hz even on single display.

        • jv on 23/07/2023 - 23:37

          is it doesn't support 4k@60hz even on single display.

          I don't need it.

  • seigweilo on 21/07/2023 - 19:18

    Would Intel NUC's work on these?

    • gunslinger on 21/07/2023 - 19:26

      Yes

      • seigweilo on 21/07/2023 - 20:01

        If my NUC does not have USB C, can I use a C to USB 3.0 adaptor?

        • ATangk on 21/07/2023 - 20:07
          +1

          No, needs to be USB-C. USB-A won't work with the display outputs or charging.

  • bienvenu on 21/07/2023 - 19:29
    -1

    Single DP monitor should work at 4K 60Hz?

    • ATangk on 21/07/2023 - 19:33

      Yep, I only listed 30Hz if youre doing dual display

  • vicez on 21/07/2023 - 19:33
    +3

    Just becareful, it does not come with power adapter

    • ATangk on 21/07/2023 - 19:35
      +1

      That is why its listed as a USB-C Hub and not a USB-C Dock

      • vicez on 21/07/2023 - 20:02
        -3

        Usb hub normally is a hub with multiple usb inputs. Once you have different type of input it is called docking station or to be exact is port replicators

    • garage sale on 21/07/2023 - 19:55

      yeah, need to factor a really good usb-c charger that’s happy to run all day …..

  • fuzor on 21/07/2023 - 20:05

    HP quality…Should just wait until the next Lenovo deal pops up around the corner on ozb

    • dlakers3peat on 21/07/2023 - 20:24
      +2

      Are you implying HP quality is bad?

      • fuzor on 21/07/2023 - 21:22
        +1

        Nothing HP has made has ever been a good user experience for me. Go into Jb and play around with the laptop case/screen. HP materials are alway flimsy and feel like they were just wrongly engineered to be cheap and unreliable long term.
        As for Lenovo, Yoga and Thinkpads are on another level.

        • theg00s3 on 21/07/2023 - 21:59

          I mean the Yoga isn’t amazing quality either

        • Clear on 21/07/2023 - 22:07
          +5

          So in other words you found the HP consumer laptops to be crap. There is quite a difference in quality between their consumer and business products. You won't find the latter in JB.

          • danct9a on 22/07/2023 - 03:44

            @Clear: I have an Elitebook from work and after seeing the price, I thought it would be comparable with my old ThinkPad. Not even close!

            I baby my IT hardware, and even with taking as much care as possible, the hinges are loose after 3y use, as well as multiple keys falling off the keyboard. It’s really disappointing to see when I expected their business line to be better quality than a Pavillion.

    • Clear on 21/07/2023 - 20:34
      +2

      Having uses hundreds of Lenovo, HP and Dell docks/hubs I'd put HP at the top.

      The HP Dock USB-C G5 easily one of the best. Especially with DisplayLink support for Mac M1/2.

    • fefris on 23/07/2023 - 10:03

      6 years and going strong with the prior version of this doc….

  • maxall on 21/07/2023 - 20:58
    +4

    my view on quality wise Lenovo>Dell>HP……

  • OverpricedApple on 21/07/2023 - 21:00

    Just wonder, does it works with dual external screen for Mac M1?

    • MrPants on 21/07/2023 - 21:55
      +2

      No. It needs to be DisplayLink. This is not. You will only get 1 screen working.

  • Munki Kundi on 21/07/2023 - 21:05
    +2

    reviews on the HP website lean towards a poor build quality and longevity may be an issue

  • Munki Kundi on 21/07/2023 - 21:05

    this is such a tempting deal. thank you op

  • EnergicAU on 21/07/2023 - 21:09
    +14

    Been researching used docks for the last few days as I got a new monitor incoming and need a dual screen setup.

    Key learnings which I thought I'll share. Not an expert as it's just my own findings the last few days so I might be wrong for some bits so do correct me if so.

    • Macs with the M1 chips won't work with dual screen for most cheap docks unless it has displaylink.

    • Most cheaper docks can only display 2 screens at 4k30hz instead of 2x 4k60hz. Expensive ones can do 8k but that was more than what I needed. Part of the reason also being HDMI vs Display Port.

    • Some docks and hubs are thunderbolt and some are just usbc.

    My criterias were:
    - 2x 4k 60hz at minimum (meaning most likely display port)
    - 100w charging preferred via 1x cable (thunderbolt or USBC) into the laptop and nothing else (so charging/screen/etc). Wasn't fussed if I had to use my own USBC charger or if it came with a power brick. But def not one I had to supply my own power brick with proprietary charging cables.
    - Budget for a new/used one to be around $100
    - Although I mainly use HDMI now, I'll be switching to DisplayPort to get the most out of my screens

    I went through all the Amazon dongles and they are mostly 30hz for the second screen. Some only do 1080 as well.

    I found this dongle that does 2x 4k @60hz via display port for $104:
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Cable-Matters-Monitor-DisplayPort-…

    There was also the Lenovo which can do 3 screens for $89:
    https://www.untech.com.au/products/lenovo-thinkpad-gen-2-usb…

    I ended up with a used Dell WD19TB for $95 (eBay plus discount):
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/295216160950

    • 0806449 on 21/07/2023 - 23:36
      -1

      Are there docks that only work with same branded laptops? Eg dell USBC dock only with Dell laptops?

    • ronin on 22/07/2023 - 08:42

      Thanks for the suggestion. I bought the Dell one after reading your comment.

    • 11CENTS on 22/07/2023 - 12:49

      Nice.
      Do you know if using Dell WD19TB, it allows to connect to 2x 4x 60hz using Mac Thunderbolt 3 ?
      What made you choose Dell WD19TB over Lenovo dock?

    • jace88 on 22/07/2023 - 13:22

      Just to be clear, are you using an M1 (or M2) Macbook? If so then wouldn't none of those three links work for more than one screen since they're not Displaylink?

      • EnergicAU on 22/07/2023 - 14:13

        Haha should have clarified. Note, I'm not an expert and based on my understanding, this is what I think below:

        I bought two, one for a Lenovo work laptop, another for a dell laptop (both with thunderbolt 3).

        I have a MacBook Pro with a M1 pro and a MacBook air with a M2 chip. Theoretically they should work as long as one monitor is using USBC and the other is display port (something about different buses on the dock). I'm not as fussed for the MacBooks using 2 screens as I really need it for work.

        I should be fine with just one 34" screen on the MacBook for videos and editing..don't game much but think if I did, the single 34" should be enough.

    • noshopping on 22/07/2023 - 23:33

      The used Dell WD19TB looks good. Brand new units selling for $349 on Amazon with 4.5/5 reviews.

      • EnergicAU on 23/07/2023 - 02:24
        +1

        Yep my thoughts too and it's upgradeable. Just need to change the unit and it will make it the same as the current model:
        $198
        https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/dell-thunderbolt-dock-wd22tb…

        "Swap swiftly: Switch out your module to convert to Thunderbolt™ 4 connectivity at a fraction of the cost without needing to replace the whole dock."

        The full unit is $441 called the WD22TB

    • zxcvb on 23/07/2023 - 09:41

      Good summary. As an alternative to full fledged docks, I chose a Pluggable display dock on sale works great on the m1 mac. I purchased one during one of the sales for around $100 and use it combined with a ugreen usb2 switcher for $19. It works great with the only disadvantage of connecting two cables instead of one.

      It still gives me the flexibility of the dock letting me switch between work ThinkPad, m1 mac, personal ThinkPad.

      • EnergicAU on 23/07/2023 - 13:18

        Yeh plugable came up heaps on the reviews I was reading but didn't manage to see any cheap enough as they were all close to $200

    • dammit on 24/07/2023 - 13:48
      +1

      Thanks for this summary! Very similar to what I'm looking for - I have a Surface Laptop 3 (intel)- and was looking for dual display output 4k60hz and also need ethernet…

      I'm so confused by all this thunderbolt this and that…I checked and my surface doesn't have a 'thunderbolt' port, but a USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port…(details below).

      Would the Dell or Lenovo you recommend above suit this?

      The single USB-C port on Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is a USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2 port with the max bandwidth of 10 Gbps with the capability to output up to two 4K@60Hz. Here are the complete specs of the Type-C port on the Surface Laptop 3:

      USB Type-C port.
      USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard.
      Transfers up to 10Gbps or 1.25GB/s.
      Supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode and Digital Audio.
      Supports up to two 4K UHD (3840×2160@60Hz).
      Supports Power Delivery revision 3.0 with power rules of 5v, 9v, 15v, and 20v supports chargers rated at 45W or bigger. It also backward compatible with PD 2.0.

  • booboo on 21/07/2023 - 21:19
    +2

    The docks here are heaps better value. $70 and includes the power brick and handles better resolution. Similar options on ebay as well for 2nd hand.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/784470

    • toomuchdogfur on 22/07/2023 - 13:00
      +1

      It's a good dock but not quite the same - the Targus dock uses Displaylink for the displays while this HP one uses native DisplayPort. Without getting into the nitty gritty of it, if your laptop supports DisplayPort over USB-C, it is a better option in 99% of cases.

      Displaylink based docks are more flexible than DisplayPort based ones with compatibility and resolution/refresh rate support, but they are like this because they implement essentially a seperate, USB based graphics card to drive those monitors. This lightweight graphics card ends up taxing your laptop's CPU instead of its GPU - you won't notice for most office use cases, but if you have anything that updates the screen often (videos and games) then you will see noticeable CPU utilisation and possibly screen artifacts if your CPU can't keep up.

      DisplayPort based docks leverage the DisplayPort connection to the GPU, and thus have little to no CPU impact. Your GPU has dedicated algorithms specifically for video processing, so it will barely break a sweat with video playback. Additionally, if you have a gaming laptop, DisplayPort based docks will ensure you get maximum performance in gaming, while with Displaylink your laptop's CPU has to re-encode and compress frames before sending them to the dock. This process will add additional latency and likely dropped frames (especially if it's a more intense game which is already taxing your CPU).

      • booboo on 22/07/2023 - 13:24
        +1

        OK great to know. I was just looking at the resolutions and ports!

      • zxcvb on 23/07/2023 - 09:48

        AFAIK, only DisplayLink let's you get around the one external monitor limitation of the m1 mac?

        https://www.macworld.com/article/675869/how-to-connect-two-o…

        • toomuchdogfur on 24/07/2023 - 15:23

          Yeah there's a (IMO arbitrary) restriction on standard M1 & M2 Macs (i.e. not Pro or Max variants) that mean they only natively support one external monitor. Displaylink docks sidestep this as they implement a new graphics card for the displays instead of using the limited M1/M2 one.

          Apparently there are docks that implement 1 x DisplayPort + 1 or 2 Displaylink video ports - that way, you can still have one monitor driven by the native graphics card with full performance but also have an additional monitor or two which, while still subject to the limitations of Displaylink, at least give you some side screens that you normally wouldn't have.

  • jcon on 21/07/2023 - 22:21
    +1

    One place I worked recently had a HP fleet. Laptops were great but the HP docks were failing for no good reason after a few years. And not just a few of them, there was a dozen of one type - our whole stock of them - were all dead after about 3 years. Another type of dock there were maybe 25% failures after 3 years.

    I'd buy their business class laptops second hand, no worries at all, but their docks I'd be very wary of.

  • Budju on 21/07/2023 - 22:43

    30hz was unacceptable in 2014, and it's unacceptable now.

    • ak47wong on 21/07/2023 - 23:28
      +1

      Agreed, people shouldn't put up with 30Hz. It's no good for anything, even basic office use.

    • dav3 on 21/07/2023 - 23:55
      -1

      It's acceptable for a $50 dock since it's only 30hz at dual 4K

      • Budju on 22/07/2023 - 00:02

        30hz will not stand. It should not even be offered

        • dav3 on 22/07/2023 - 00:18
          -1

          It's not HPs fault you don't understand the limitations of non-Thunderbolt USB-C

    • BargainKen on 22/07/2023 - 06:45

      I use 4k30 to watch movies from the PC, its fine if you're not nitpicking.

      • Budju on 22/07/2023 - 09:14

        Noticeable in desktop use though. Movies generally will be like 24 fps or somehting anyway

  • OzHan on 21/07/2023 - 22:45

    Would anyone recommend a good value usb-c hub w/o hdmi and/or ethernet port?

  • SnoopyEyes on 21/07/2023 - 22:48

    Question, not super techy but I have a 34inch dell and 24inch dell (portrait mode for just slack chats) and all connected via Dell WD19T dock.

    Work laptop is HP Elitebook and the 24inch monitor flickers and sometimes doesn't display properly. Is this issue with screen or dock or laptop not able to handle 2 monitors?

    Would HP dock fix it?

    • EnergicAU on 21/07/2023 - 23:01

      I saw something about this in my research. Start with updating the firmware and then check something about the order you do the connection in. Saw it on forums ..a quick google will get it

      • SnoopyEyes on 21/07/2023 - 23:31

        I dont think work lets me update anything but can try asking IT.

        Have been googling couldn't really get anywhere. Will try again. Thanks

    • skegger on 21/07/2023 - 23:22

      Is the 2nd monitor on HDMI? I run three monitors at work off one of these and the monitor on the HDMI port kept flashing. I swapped the HDMI cable for a USB-C to HDMI cable and the screen stopped flickering.

      • SnoopyEyes on 21/07/2023 - 23:29

        Yup, it is via HDMI. I might chane the HDMI to UBB-c connections and see if that works.
        Thanks for the tip.

        I had same setup with previous work laptop using Dell laptop and it worked perfect.

  • Mechz on 21/07/2023 - 23:27
    +1

    I don't think you're allowed to buy from this vendor unless there's a review for the product on Dan's Data.

  • gakko on 22/07/2023 - 06:18

    I have this hub and think its great. The pass through charging is crucial for my work setup.

    • dammit on 24/07/2023 - 13:22

      What is pass through charging for a usb-c hub; I have a surface laptop (intel) which has only 1 usb-C port - does this mean I plug the hub into the USB-C port so I get many extra ports available (hdmi; ethernet etc); and I plug a 65 watt usb-C charger from powerpoint-> into the hub; and that charges the laptop whilst I am still able to use the usb-c port as outputting for all those other ports?

      • gakko on 24/07/2023 - 17:48

        Yes and that's exactly why I needed it. I plug my laptop's usb-c charger into the hub, hub into the usb-c port, and monitors, ethernet into the hub.

  • payless69 on 22/07/2023 - 07:05

    Does it have the Macbook Air 2 monitor fix?

  • TightAssDrake on 22/07/2023 - 07:23

    Doesn't charge btw

  • fishandchips on 22/07/2023 - 09:27

    So, is this hub need power? Or is it just plug the usb-c to your laptop and plug the 2 monitors, one hdmi and one display port to the hub, and it will work. Thank you in advance

  • meowsers on 22/07/2023 - 13:18

    Only thing to be careful of is putting pressure on the USB-C port. These things (especially Dell ones) destroy USB-C ports because of how thick the cable is.

  • jace88 on 22/07/2023 - 13:23

    What I struggle with is why even though USB C docks should be generic and work on all devices, there's still random reasons why some work and some don't. For example, I can't get my Lenovo Universal USB-C dock to display video with my ROG Ally (but yet it works with my Macbook Pro perfectly)… and then my Lenovo Thunderbolt 4 dock works perfectly with the ROG Ally, but doesn't seem to work properly with USB audio connected to the dock. shrug

  • leesangyee on 22/07/2023 - 14:17

    Noob question… but if I plug this in to a USB-C charger, connect the display to a TV via HDMI, and connect it to a Nintendo Switch via USB-C cable, will thsi work as a 'portable' Switch dock?

  • Fairmont on 22/07/2023 - 14:53

    Anything else like this with 2x HDMI and USB C port? Prefer to avoid Chinese units from Amazon.

    • EnergicAU on 22/07/2023 - 15:21

      Read my comment above for some options from Lenovo and Dell

      • Fairmont on 22/07/2023 - 15:47

        Dell looks good but need 2xHDMI

        • EnergicAU on 22/07/2023 - 18:06

          Get a HDMI to USBC cable and plug it into the USBC port in the dock

  • capslock janitor on 22/07/2023 - 16:38

    i see universal, i liked

  • Cruisen on 22/07/2023 - 21:34

    Cheers OP. Fits my needs perfectly for my work laptop.

  • Zapped on 23/07/2023 - 14:43

    Any recommendations on Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M1 Pro Macbook? Need 120hz external monitor support
    Cheers!

    • EnergicAU on 23/07/2023 - 15:14

      All reviewers seem to like the caldigit. I know Dell has a new tb4 dock too

  • Geekomatic on 23/07/2023 - 22:50

    Does it actually work considering it's not powered? I'm always skeptical of this.

    • ATangk on 23/07/2023 - 23:01

      What exactly do you want to know works without power? I have the USB-C hub plugged into my iPad and a HDMI plugged into the monitor, and it mirrors my iPad's screen.

      • Geekomatic on 24/07/2023 - 00:24

        As in, if every port was hooked up and every port was outputting to whatever, would there be enough power from a singular input?

        • dav3 on 24/07/2023 - 14:09

          Probably depends on the rating of the port it's plugged into, and the total draw of the crap you're plugging into it.

  • Peachboy on 26/07/2023 - 14:39

    so is this missing the cable and plug that goes from the dock to the wall?

    • ATangk on 26/07/2023 - 15:27

      Yes, it’s a hub not a dock. There are several used docks on OZB for a little bit more which have the wall plug.

      • Peachboy on 27/07/2023 - 10:33

        Cool thanks, the used dell one seems good for the occasional work

    • dav3 on 27/07/2023 - 14:21

      You can likely use the USB-C charger that came with your device, but yeah, it's really more of a portable "port replicator" solution than a permanent dock

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