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Black rectangular Dell Thunderbolt dock with multiple ports and 240W adapter

DELL

DELL Thunderbolt Dock TB16 240W 452-BCNU

SKU CH-5KYP-DN58R

Connects up to three displays at 60 Hz with 40 Gbps Thunderbolt data and 240 W power delivery

  • Connect up to three displays simultaneously
  • Transfer data at 40 Gbps via Thunderbolt 3
  • Power Share USB port charges devices while docked
  • Gigabit Ethernet provides reliable wired networking
  • Includes 240 W adapter for high-power laptops

Dell TB16 Dock — Core Function

This Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16 delivers a 240W adapter and a single Thunderbolt 3 connection to expand a compatible laptop. It adds Gigabit Ethernet, audio output, and multiple USB ports for peripherals. The unit supports up to three external displays at 60Hz, including one 5K panel at 5120x2880.

Suits Multi-Screen Users — Not for High-Watt Laptops

Professionals driving two 4K monitors or a single 5K display from a supported Latitude, Precision or XPS model gain a tidy single-cable desk setup. The three USB 3.0 ports (one with Power Share) and two USB 2.0 ports handle keyboards, mice and drives. Laptops needing more than 130W for full performance must keep their own charger connected, so buyers whose machines draw above that threshold should look elsewhere.

130W Host-Power Threshold Decides Fit

The critical specification is the 130W limit for host charging over the Thunderbolt 3 link. Systems rated above this level will not charge or run at peak speed through the dock alone. Check the laptop’s rated input power before purchase; if it exceeds 130W the dock still provides video and data but cannot replace the original power brick.

Highlights

  • Connect up to three displays simultaneously
  • Transfer data at 40 Gbps via Thunderbolt 3
  • Power Share USB port charges devices while docked
  • Gigabit Ethernet provides reliable wired networking
  • Includes 240 W adapter for high-power laptops

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the Dell TB16 dock and what step do people often miss?

Connect the Thunderbolt 3 cable to a compatible Dell laptop and plug in the 240W power adapter; the step people miss is that laptops needing more than 130W must also stay on their own charger for full performance.

What maintenance or replacement will the Dell TB16 dock need later?

The 240W AC adapter and Thunderbolt 3 cable are the only field-replaceable parts; the dock itself has no user-serviceable components.

What limit appears first under sustained use on the Dell TB16 dock?

The 130W power-delivery ceiling over Thunderbolt 3 is the first limit; systems drawing more than that must use their own adapter to avoid throttling.

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