HP Thunderbolt 4 100W G6 Dock Review 2026

The HP Thunderbolt 4 100W G6 Dock is the standard 100W model in HP's G6 Thunderbolt dock lineup. It is meant for business desks that need a compact Thunderbolt 4 dock with strong display support, 2.5GbE, 100W laptop charging, and HP fleet management features rather than workstation-class barrel charging. HP lists a fixed 1 m Thunderbolt 4 host cable, a 120W external power adapter, two DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, HDMI 2.1, one downstream Thunderbolt 4 port, two 10 Gbps USB-C ports with 15W accessory power, three USB-A ports with charging support, and Realtek 2.5GbE. On a capable Thunderbolt host with DisplayPort 1.4 and Display Stream Compression, HP lists up to four 4K displays at 60Hz. Lower-bandwidth USB-C hosts and Macs have smaller limits, so the display table matters more than the headline monitor count. The dock also brings HP Sure Start, HP Wolf Security, HP Quick Connect on supported HP notebooks, Poly Lens cloud management, CMSL, WMI, PXE boot, Wake on LAN, MAC address pass-through, and disconnected firmware updates.

Best for HP Thunderbolt fleets

Pros & Cons

What We Like

100W host charging over the included Thunderbolt 4 cable works for many HP and non-HP laptops
Strong native display layout with two DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, HDMI 2.1, and downstream Thunderbolt 4
Up to four 4K@60Hz displays on Thunderbolt hosts with DisplayPort 1.4 DSC
2.5GbE is a useful upgrade over older Gigabit business docks
HP Sure Start, Poly Lens, CMSL, WMI, eTag, PXE boot, Wake on LAN, and MAC address pass-through fit managed HP fleets
Compact cube body and 1 m cable are easier to place than older short-cable HP workstation docks

What Could Be Better

Best management features are tied to supported HP commercial notebooks
Workaround: Use HP's compatibility database before buying for a fleet. Treat Quick Connect, power-button wake, and network manageability as HP-platform features.
Mac display support is much narrower than the Windows Thunderbolt headline
Workaround: Check the exact Mac model and native external display limit. Use DisplayLink if you need to bypass base Apple Silicon limits.
No SD card reader or 3.5 mm audio jack
Workaround: Add a USB card reader or USB audio adapter if your desk setup needs those ports.
Amazon owner feedback is mixed for such a new dock
Workaround: Update firmware, test with the exact laptop model, and keep return windows in mind for non-HP or Mac setups.
Fixed HP Thunderbolt cable is not meant to be swapped with a generic USB-C cable
Workaround: Contact HP for the correct replacement cable if the original is damaged.

Display Support

Max Displays: 4

1 display (HP lists single 5K@60Hz support on compatible Thunderbolt or USB-C video hosts.)

5120x2880 @ 60Hz

2 displays (HP lists dual 4K@120Hz on some high-resolution USB-C hosts and Thunderbolt hosts with enough DisplayPort 1.4 DSC bandwidth.)

3840x2160 @ 120Hz

4 displays (Quad 4K@60Hz requires a Thunderbolt host with DisplayPort 1.4 and Display Stream Compression. HP lists this mode for both single-stream and dual-stream Thunderbolt hosts.)

3840x2160 @ 60Hz

2 displays (HP's technical white paper lists up to two extended displays on M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max MacBook Pro systems: one through downstream Thunderbolt 4 and one through HDMI or DisplayPort.)

3840x2160 @ 60Hz

Ports & Connectivity

USB Ports

2x USB-C 3.2 15W

1x USB-A 3.2 7.5W

2x USB-A 3.2 7.5W

Video Outputs

2x DisplayPort 1.4

1x HDMI 2.1

1x Thunderbolt 4

Network

1x Ethernet (2.5 Gbps)

Full Specifications

General
Manufacturer	HP
Model	9X472UT
Connectivity
Host Connection	Thunderbolt 4
Max Data Rate	40 Gbps
Driver Required	No (native)
Display Output
Max Displays	4
1x Display	5120x2880 @ 60Hz (HP lists single 5K@60Hz support on compatible Thunderbolt or USB-C video hosts.)
2x Display	3840x2160 @ 120Hz (HP lists dual 4K@120Hz on some high-resolution USB-C hosts and Thunderbolt hosts with enough DisplayPort 1.4 DSC bandwidth.)
4x Display	3840x2160 @ 60Hz (Quad 4K@60Hz requires a Thunderbolt host with DisplayPort 1.4 and Display Stream Compression. HP lists this mode for both single-stream and dual-stream Thunderbolt hosts.)
2x Display	3840x2160 @ 60Hz (HP's technical white paper lists up to two extended displays on M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max MacBook Pro systems: one through downstream Thunderbolt 4 and one through HDMI or DisplayPort.)
Ports (9+ total)
USB-C 3.2	2x (15W)
USB-A 3.2	1x (7.5W)
USB-A 3.2	2x (7.5W)
DisplayPort 1.4	2x
HDMI 2.1	1x
Thunderbolt 4	1x
Ethernet (RJ45)	1x 2.5 Gbps
Power
Power Input	DC-barrel
Laptop Charging	Up to 100W

Compatibility

Windows (10+)

HP lists Windows 10 and Windows 11. Full Quick Connect, Wake on LAN, MAC address pass-through, firmware, and management features depend on supported HP commercial PCs and host firmware support.

macOS (14 (Sonoma)+)

HP lists macOS support but warns that not all features work on all operating systems and that HP does not provide Ethernet and audio drivers for Apple PCs. The G6 white paper lists up to two extended displays on M4 MacBook Pro models.

Linux (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with 5.15 kernel+)

HP lists Linux support in the G6 technical white paper. Firmware and network behavior may depend on host drivers.

ChromeOS (M133+)

HP lists ChromeOS support, with feature support dependent on the host USB-C, USB4, or Thunderbolt implementation.

Known Issues

USB-C hosts without DisplayPort Alt Mode, Thunderbolt 3 Alt Mode, or USB4 video

External displays will not work through the dock

Hosts without DisplayPort 1.4 DSC

Highest display modes may be unavailable

Base Apple Silicon MacBooks

Native display limits still apply

Non-HP or unsupported notebooks

HP fleet features may not work

7.8 /10

Our Verdict

Very Good

Buy the HP Thunderbolt 4 100W G6 Dock if you manage HP commercial laptops or want a compact Thunderbolt 4 desk dock with modern ports and 100W charging. The port mix is better than HP's older G4 and USB-C G6 docks for high-end desks: HDMI 2.1, dual DisplayPort 1.4, downstream Thunderbolt 4, two powered USB-C ports, three USB-A ports, and 2.5GbE cover most office setups without a pile of adapters. The catch is compatibility. HP's best manageability features are built around supported HP platforms, and early Amazon feedback is already split between "it just works" and complaints about Mac display behavior, fan noise, and HP laptop recognition. HP's own white paper says M4 MacBook Pro models can use only up to two extended displays through this dock, one through Thunderbolt and one through HDMI or DisplayPort. This is not a DisplayLink dock, so it will not bypass Apple Silicon display limits. For HP EliteBook, ProBook, and ZBook fleets, the 100W G6 is a cleaner everyday choice than the 280W Ultra model. For random mixed laptops, check the host's Thunderbolt, DP 1.4 DSC, firmware, and power-button support before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the HP Thunderbolt 4 100W G6 Dock support four monitors?

Yes, but only on the right host. HP lists up to four 4K@60Hz external displays on Thunderbolt hosts with DisplayPort 1.4 and Display Stream Compression. USB-C hosts and Macs have lower limits.

How much power does the HP Thunderbolt 4 100W G6 Dock provide?

HP lists up to 100W Power Delivery to HP and non-HP host devices through the included Thunderbolt 4 cable. The dock ships with a 120W external power adapter.

What ports are on the HP Thunderbolt 4 100W G6 Dock?

The dock has two DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, one HDMI 2.1 output, one downstream Thunderbolt 4 port, two 10 Gbps USB-C ports with 15W power, three USB-A ports with charging support, 2.5GbE, a fixed 1 m Thunderbolt 4 host cable, and a Nano security lock slot.

Does the HP Thunderbolt 4 100W G6 Dock use DisplayLink?

No. It uses native Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort video. That avoids DisplayLink drivers, but it also means the dock cannot bypass base Apple Silicon external display limits.

Is the HP Thunderbolt 4 100W G6 Dock good for MacBooks?

It can work with some MacBooks, but it is not a Mac-first dock. HP's white paper lists up to two extended displays on M4 MacBook Pro models, and Amazon feedback includes reports of unstable second-monitor behavior on macOS. Mac users should check their exact model and keep the return window in mind.

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