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 |
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