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Black rectangular docking station with 180W power adapter

DELL

DELL TB16 Docking Station with 180W Adapter Black

SKU CH-RAF1-DZC5M

A Thunderbolt dock with 180W adapter connects up to three FHD, two 4K or one 5K display at 60Hz and adds three USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports

  • ColorBlack
  • Features0 DVI Output |1 HDMI Output |0 S-Video |2 USB 2.0 |3 USB 3.0
  • FunctionNotebook
  • Dimension2 x 5.7 x 5.7
  • Weight1.6 lbs
  • Connect up to three FHD displays with Thunderbolt 3 bandwidth
  • Drive up to two 4K monitors at 60 Hz from one cable
  • Power your workstation with the included 180 W adapter
  • Add three USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports for peripherals
  • Compact 1.6 lb design frees desk space

Target users

The Dell TB16 docking station serves mobile workstation owners who need one cable to carry power, video and data to their desk setup. It is built for professionals driving multiple high-resolution displays from a Thunderbolt 3 notebook. Buyers whose laptops lack Thunderbolt 3 cannot use this dock.

Display and peripheral expansion

The 180 W adapter powers the host while driving up to three FHD screens, two 4K panels at 60 Hz or a single 5K panel at 60 Hz. Three USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports handle keyboards, mice, drives and other accessories. One HDMI and one VGA output cover modern and legacy monitors.

Thunderbolt 3 practical limits

A single Thunderbolt 3 link carries both display streams and PCIe data, so heavy storage traffic can reduce available video bandwidth. Dell notes that third-party OEMs may limit compatibility even on Thunderbolt 3 systems. The dock measures 2 by 5.7 by 5.7 inches and weighs 1.6 lbs.

Highlights

  • Connect up to three FHD displays with Thunderbolt 3 bandwidth
  • Drive up to two 4K monitors at 60 Hz from one cable
  • Power your workstation with the included 180 W adapter
  • Add three USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports for peripherals
  • Compact 1.6 lb design frees desk space

Specifications

BrandDell
ModelTB16
ColorBlack
Features0 DVI Output |1 HDMI Output |0 S-Video |2 USB 2.0 |3 USB 3.0 |1 VGA
FunctionNotebook
Dimension2 x 5.7 x 5.7
Weight1.6 lbs

Questions about this item

Does the TB16 dock have any internal fan or moving part that will need cleaning or replacement over time?

The TB16 has no internal fan or moving parts listed in its specifications, so no scheduled cleaning or part replacement is required.

What limits how many displays the TB16 can drive at 60 Hz when used all day?

The TB16 supports up to three FHD displays, two 4K displays, or one 5K display at 60 Hz, and that display count is the first limit reached under sustained use.

How much power does the TB16 draw from the wall when it is powering a notebook and peripherals continuously?

The included 180 W adapter sets the maximum power the TB16 can draw, so sustained operation will not exceed that 180 W input.

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