2,0/10 ()
Way too expensive for poor quality
- Problem when using multiple screens
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Koen
5 February 2024
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HP G4 Thunderbolt Docking Station 280W
Choose your dock for laptops:
280W
Product information
Pros and cons
According to our dock for laptops expert
- With this dock, you can connect up to 4 4K monitors to your laptop.
- HP Sure Start protects your connected devices from hackers.
- You can charge your laptop with this dock via the USB-C port.
- You can't read files off a memory card with this docking station.
- Because there's no 3.5mm jack connector, you can't connect your headset to this dock.
Description
Turn your desk into the ultimate workspace with the HP G4 Thunderbolt Docking Station 280W. You can connect up to 4 4K monitors on this docking station, so you can create a lot more space for your windows. The dock also has a number of ports for your peripherals. Most connectors are at the back, so your workspace stays neat. You can connect an Ethernet cable in a workspace with poor wireless internet connection, so you can participate in online meetings with your colleagues problem-free. Thanks to HP Sure Start, your devices are secure. This prevents hackers from using the dock to attack your network and laptop. Administrators also have access from afar via a wired connection, thanks to the Intel vPro technology. This way, they can easily perform updates. With 280W, you can charge the most high-performing PCs.
The HP G4 Thunderbolt Docking Station 280W works with all Windows laptops, Chromebook models, and MacBook models with USB-C ports that send a video signal. This is how you check whether your laptop has a suitable USB-C port.
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What can you do with this docking station?
- Connect up to 4 monitors
- Charge your laptop
- Charge your phone
- Connect a mouse and keyboard
- Work with wired internet
- What can't you do with this docking station?
- Read a memory card
Note: do you have a MacBook with M1 or M2 processor? In that case, you can only connect 1 monitor with this docking station.
If you want to connect 4 monitors to this docking station, you can reach a maximum resolution of 4K at 60Hz.
This is what you get
- Manual(0.76 MB)
- Power adapter
Key specs
Made for laptop models | Apple MacBook, Chromebook, Windows laptop | |
Type of main connector | USB-C | |
Laptop docking station suitable for | Connect 1 monitor, Connect 2 monitors and a Chromebook, Connect 2 monitors and a Windows laptop | |
Extra functionalities docking station | Charge laptop via docking station, Charge laptop via own charger, Charge phone via docking station, Connect wired network | |
Number of connectable monitors | 4 | |
Number of USB ports | 6 | |
Connection type | Wired | |
Type of USB port | Standard USB-A, USB-C |
Reviews
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Most helpful reviews
- 8,0/10 ()
Good dock for a good price
- Feels solid
- Full-Fledged Thunderbolt 4 Dock
- Button only usable on HP laptops
Read full reviewIvan
2 February 2025
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- 10/10 ()
A must for working from home with 2+ extra screens (4k)
- Sturdy
- Compact
- A USB3/Thunderbold 4 cable is already connected
Read full reviewBen
12 February 2024
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- 7,3/10 ()
great docking station
- solid
- many connection options
- description does not match what apple can actually do
Read full reviewRichard
10 February 2025
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- 10/10 ()
Plug and play for the Mac
- No drivers required (Mac)
- Charge Mac with 100 Watts
- 2.5 Gbe
- Button is useless (Mac)
Read full reviewDaniel
2 November 2023
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- 6,0/10 ()
Fast delivery mediocre product
- appearance
- operation
Read full reviewJan
21 May 2024
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2,0/10 ()
Way too expensive for poor quality
- Problem when using multiple screens
Docking station is not usable with multiple screens. The GPU cannot handle intensive use, causing the screens to flicker/go black. Way too expensive for what it is!
Koen
5 February 2024
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8,0/10 ()
Good dock for a good price
- Feels solid
- Full-Fledged Thunderbolt 4 Dock
- Button only usable on HP laptops
Works great on my Macbook Pro M2. Took a while to get a second screen working. You need to connect one screen via HDMI/Displayport, and the second via the Thunderbolt/USB-C port (and not via the second Displayport).
Ivan
2 February 2025
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10/10 ()
A must for working from home with 2+ extra screens (4k)
- Sturdy
- Compact
- A USB3/Thunderbold 4 cable is already connected
I had bought an expensive other brand for this that did not live up to the number of screens (3 on 4k) and was very slow. The HP G4, on the other hand, delivers on everything and I have not been able to find a single negative point.
Ben
12 February 2024
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Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.
What am I insured for?
- Fall and impact damage
- Water damage
- Manufacturing defects outside the warranty
What am I not insured for?
- Damage you deliberately cause
- Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
- Damage due to gross negligence
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Specifications
Product
Product number | 917807 | |
Manufacturer code | 4J0G4AA | |
Brand | HP | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Suitable for laptop type
Made for laptop models | Apple MacBook, Chromebook, Windows laptop |
Ports of docking statio
Laptop docking station suitable for | Connect 1 monitor, Connect 2 monitors and a Chromebook, Connect 2 monitors and a Windows laptop | |
Extra functionalities docking station | Charge laptop via docking station, Charge laptop via own charger, Charge phone via docking station, Connect wired network | |
Type of main connector | USB-C | |
Supported video technology on Docking Station | Thunderbolt 4 | |
Number of USB ports | 6 | |
USB function | Charge, Charging an external device, Data transfer, Device connection, Play media, Power source | |
Type of USB port | Standard USB-A, USB-C | |
Number of female standard USB-A ports | 4 | |
Female standard USB-A port version | 3.0 | |
Number of USB-C ports | 2 | |
Protocol Female USB-C port | USB, USB electricity | |
USB version Female USB-C port | 3.1, 4.0 | |
Number of USB 3.1 Female USB-C port | 1 | |
Number of HDMI connectors | 1 | |
Female HDMI Type A port version | 2.0 | |
Number of Ethernet ports | 1 | |
Ethernet speed | 2.5Gb Ethernet (2500Mbps) | |
Type of DisplayPort connector | standard DisplayPort | |
Number of Female Standard DisplayPort 1.4 ports | 1 | |
Version Female Standard DisplayPort port | 1.4 | |
Memory card reader | ||
Number of connectable monitors | 4 | |
Maximum image resolution 1 monitor | 4K (3840x2160) | |
Maximum refresh rate 1 monitor | 60 Hz | |
Maximum image resolution 2 monitors | 4K (3840x2160) | |
Maximum refresh rate of 2 monitors | 60 Hz | |
Maximum image resolution 3 monitors | 4K (3840x2160) | |
Maximum refresh rate 3 monitors | 60 Hz |
Physical properties
Color | Black | |
Height | 6,8 cm | |
Width | 9,8 cm | |
Depth | 9,8 cm | |
Weight | 760 g |