Recommend docking station for Dell must be USB-C

[Hemps]

I need to source a docking station for a Dell 5520.

Current Dell docking stations are expensive.

I just need to add a Samsung 27inch, Ethernet and maybe support for 2nd monitor.

Main thing is it must charge the laptop via USB-C

This one seems to be able to actually charge the Dell?

J5Create JCD381 USB Type-C Dual HDMI Mini Dock

Buy J5Create JCD381 USB Type-C Dual HDMI Mini Dock at Wootware with fast shipping & superb service.

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Do docking stations come with their own power adapter?

 

[WAslayer]

Yes, this supports upstream charging.. However, the product page here does not mention maximum supported power draw in wattage.. This is important.. if your laptop requires N wattage minimum to be able to charge the battery, and the dock can only supply N maximum, your laptop won't charge since the dock is going to use some of N wattage to power itself..

You need a dock capable of delivering N+ wattage to allow the dock to be powered and laptop to charge..

This of course means your existing dell power adapter must also be able to deliver N+ wattage, else you still run into the same issue..

And no, aftermarket docks typically do not come with power adapters..

 

[Hemps]

Power
input current 3A input voltage 20V output current 3A output voltage 20V power consumption ≤ 450mA power delivery Up to 60W via USB-C®