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What mattersDell SD25TB4 Smart DockChoose a dock aboveChoose a dock above
Laptop connectionThunderbolt 4 USB-C host connection——
Display technologyThunderbolt——
Maximum displays*4 displays maximum——
Power to laptop*96W other compatible hosts; up to 130W supported Dell hosts (180W adapter)——
HDMI sockets1——
DisplayPort sockets2——
Display conditionsMaximum four external displays; use Dell host-specific resolution table——
Mac requirementsThunderbolt certified with macOS limitations; native display ceiling applies——
Windows requirementsWindows 10/11 listed; host features vary——
Wired network2.5GbE——
USB peripherals4 USB-A 10Gbps; USB-C data; 2 downstream Thunderbolt 4——
Before buyingUp to 130W on supported Dell hosts; 96W on non-Dell hosts.; Four-display maximum is conditional; Mac limits remain.; Business management features depend on host support.——
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