Dell USB Type-C and Thunderbolt Docks are compatible with laptops from other manufacturers such as HP and Lenovo. Manufacturers which support the industry standards for USB Type-C docking and Thunderbolt docking respectively. When compared with Dell commercial laptops, there are functional limitations when these docks are connected to non-Dell laptops. These limitations are outlined in the table below.
| Functionality | Dell Commercial Laptops | Apple USB-C Host | Other Windows laptops (Dell and Non-Dell) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Stream Transport (MST) support for monitors "Extended Desktop" mode. | Yes | No (Workaround Required *) | Yes |
| The dock power button emulates the computer power button. | Yes | No | No |
| Power Delivery to connected computer | Up to 130 Watts | Up to 90 Watts | Up to 90 Watts |
| Audio through 3.5 mm headset jack ** | Yes | No | Yes |
| MAC address pass-through | Yes | No | No |
| Wake on Dock | Yes | No | No |
| Wake-on-LAN | Yes | No | No |
| Firmware update using computer native operating system (Firmware Update Utility) | Yes | No (Must be connected to a Windows operating system computer) | Yes |
More content is available in the following articles to assist you with your Docking Station:
* See the Dell Thunderbolt Dock (WD19TB) and Apple USB-C Hosts article's Dual Monitor Setup section. It provides more information about dual monitor connections through WD19TB and WD19TBS. Dual external monitor support is not available on MacBooks with M1 or M2 chips due to a limitation of the chip. (This limitation excludes Max and Pro versions)
** WD22TB4, WD19S, and WD19TBS docks are not equipped with 3.5 mm jacks.