Dell WD19TB Thunderbolt Docking Station
- 130W power delivery to the docked laptop
- 180 watts rated power, 120 volt AC input
- 12 ports total, 3 of them USB
- 1 HDMI port for a display
- Ethernet, HDMI, Thunderbolt and USB interfaces
- Latitude, Precision, Rugged and XPS models on Dell's compatibility list
- 8.1 x 3.5 x 1.1 inches, 1429 g
- 3-year manufacturer warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A sensible dock for owners of the listed Dell Latitude, XPS and Precision laptops who want desk gear behind a Thunderbolt link. The larger Precision workstations still need their own charger plugged in.
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ASIN: B07V867LW4Model: WD19TBCategory: Laptop Docking Stations
Overview
Not a simple USB hub, the Dell WD19TB is a Thunderbolt dock that links a laptop to wired network, HDMI and USB devices and charges it at the same time. Dell describes it as modular and lists support for ExpressCharge Boost.
Dell publishes a long, model-by-model compatibility list, so owners of a Latitude, Precision, Rugged or XPS laptop can confirm fit before buying. Power delivery falls short for the larger Precision mobile workstations, which Dell says should stay on their own adapter while docked, or move to the WD19DC instead.
Who it's for
Desk setups built around a supported Dell laptop get wired network, an HDMI display and USB accessories from one box. Owners of laptops outside Dell's published list get no compatibility promise from this listing and should check elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Thunderbolt link to Ethernet, HDMI and USB
- Charges the laptop while docked
- Long published list of compatible Dell models
- 12 ports in a compact box
- Single HDMI port
- Only 3 of the 12 ports are USB
- Larger Precision workstations still need their own adapter
- Compatibility list covers Dell laptops only
Performance notes
Every device on the dock reaches the laptop through its Thunderbolt connection, so the host needs a port on a model Dell lists as compatible. Charging speed is set by the dock's power delivery budget, and laptops that draw more than it supplies need their own adapter plugged in alongside.
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | WD19TB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 3.15 pounds |
| Item dimensions l x W x h | 8.1 × 3.5 × 1.1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Wattage | 180 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power delivery | 130 W |
| Input voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hardware interface | Ethernet, HDMI, Thunderbolt, USB |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Total number of HDMI ports | 1 |
| Total USB ports | 3 |
| Number of ports | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Dell WD19TB?
The listing does not itemize the box contents. Its specs give a 180 watt rating with 120 volt AC input, so check the seller's package list for the power adapter and any cables before relying on them.
Can the Dell WD19TB fully power a Precision 7740?
No. Dell says the Precision 7520, 7530, 7540, 7720, 7730 and 7740 need more than 130W, so the workstation's own adapter should be plugged in while docked. Dell points those users to the WD19DC, which provides up to 210W.
Is the XPS 9370 compatible with the Dell WD19TB?
Yes. The XPS 9370 is on Dell's list, along with the XPS 9360, 9365, 9380, 9530, 9560, 9570 and 9575.
Does the Dell WD19TB support ExpressCharge?
Dell says the WD19TB supports ExpressCharge Boost. Which laptops benefit is not spelled out in the listing.