Consider it for
- Compatible Dell notebooks needing up to 130W
- DisplayPort-heavy office desks
Check before buying
- 130W host charging requires a supported Dell laptop and 180W supply.
- Non-Dell charging is limited to 90W.
- HDMI and rear USB-C video cannot operate as separate displays together.
Match the adapter bundle to the notebook
With the 180W adapter, Dell specifies up to 130W charging for supported Dell systems. Non-Dell USB Power Delivery hosts receive up to 90W. The 130W-adapter bundle also tops out at 90W to Dell notebooks. This makes the power brick a meaningful part of the listing, even though it does not create an entirely different dock model.
For an existing desk, inspect the adapter label before deciding a replacement dock will solve a slow-charging complaint. A powerful laptop can remain limited if the wrong supply is reused. Conversely, buying the larger bundle offers no guaranteed 130W advantage to a non-Dell computer.
Check the exact configuration and included power supply.
Check on AmazonSome rear video connections are alternatives
The HDMI and multifunction USB-C video outputs share a selection: Dell states that they cannot drive two separate monitors simultaneously. Two full-size DisplayPort outputs remain available, and the exact resolution combinations depend on HBR bandwidth and DSC support. Dell’s current table lists dual 4K60 only in its HBR3-with-DSC configuration.
The practical buying method is to compare the actual laptop against that table, rather than transfer a successful setup from a different notebook. Gigabit Ethernet and the USB accessory ports cover a conventional office, while advanced wake and address-management functions are restricted to selected Dell systems. Treat those business features as model-specific benefits, not promises for every USB-C host.
Connections & compatibility
- Connection to laptop
- USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode
- Display technology
- mst
- Maximum displays (conditions apply)
- 3
- Power to laptop (W)
- 90
- HDMI sockets
- 1
- DisplayPort sockets
- 2
- Wired network
- Gigabit Ethernet
- USB peripherals
- 3 USB-A, front USB-C data and rear multifunction USB-C
- Display requirements
- Three direct displays; HBR/DSC-dependent; HDMI and MFDP USB-C mutually exclusive
- Mac notes
- Do not assume independent MST extended displays on macOS
- Windows notes
- Supported Windows host; match Dell resolution table
These are published specifications, not results from hands-on testing. Maximum screen counts depend on the laptop, operating system, connection and chosen resolution.
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Research checked September 11, 2026. Product revisions, firmware and operating systems can change compatibility.
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