The dock works well for my setup: I'm using 1 x USB port and both display ports to connect to a KVM switch. 3.5mm audio I get through a USB-C dongle. Sound pass-through using the display cables is another option. The dock supplies enough juice for my thirsty XPS 17 9710
It works, but I thought this VERY EXPENSIVE dock would be able to provide enough power for my Alienware gaming laptop, and it doesn't.. the power button doesn't even turn on/off the laptop. I also get a message in Windows from Alienware onscreen display saying that some features are not supported.. This is not at all what I expected.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from dell.comBy Fred@Dell, DellRR, May 2, 2022
Hello there, Ron,
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This extensive docking station is actually great to add all your peripherals for what you have now as well as what you will need in the future. I really love the versatility and quick charging capabilities. Only thing I would recommend is to determine a way to make this smaller and lighter it’s form factor today. If you want to transport this around to various location know it’s a little heavy.