StarTech introduces world's first Thunderbolt 3 dock with 85 W power delivery

The docking station can simultaneously output to two 4K monitors at 60 Hz and charge the connected laptop all through a single Thunderbolt 3 port.

by Allen Ngo, 2017/08/03

As a maker of advanced peripherals and computer accessories, StarTech is no stranger to delivering third-party docking stations equipped with all the modern connectivity features. The latest is the TB3DK2DPPD dock based on the Thunderbolt 3 standard for connecting audio, DisplayPort, RJ-45, and up to two external 4K displays or a single 5K display all through a 40 Gb/s connection.

The defining characteristic of this particular dock is that it integrates USB Power Delivery 2.0 and includes a 170 W external AC adapter that can provide an 85 W charge to the connected MacBook Pro or Windows laptop. Thus, users can quite literally charge a notebook by connecting nothing more than the StarTech dock. A number of notebook manufacturers already offer this feature such as on the HP EliteDisplay S231, but it's rare to find this same feature from a third-party manufacturer that promises compatibility across multiple laptops regardless of the brand.

All Windows and MacBook notebooks with Thunderbolt 3 will be able to utilize the dock as normal for all of its connectivity options. In order to benefit from the USB Power Delivery feature, however, the notebook must support charging via USB Type-C. Major PCs that support Thunderbolt 3 or USB-Type C charging are the HP Spectre series, Dell XPS 13/15 series, and the recent MateBook X series.

The StarTech TB3DK2DPPD docking station is now available for $405 USD. We recommend checking out the official product page below for more technical details about the unit.

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StarTech.com Releases Thunderbolt™ 3 Docking Station with Full Power Delivery

One of the first docking stations on the market with full Power Delivery for Thunderbolt 3 enabled Mac and Windows platforms.

Lockbourne, OH – July 26, 2017 – StarTech.com has announced the release of its first Thunderbolt™ 3 Dual-4K Docking Station with full Power Delivery (SKUs: TB3DK2DPPD) to charge and power the latest generation MacBook Pro or Thunderbolt 3 equipped Windows laptops. This docking station adds to StarTech.com’s growing line of Thunderbolt 3 products. Not only is this one of the first Thunderbolt 3 docking stations on the market with laptop charging, it also comes with a USB-C™ to DisplayPort cable. The extra cable gives the user instant ability to connect to an additional DisplayPort monitor, without having to purchase extra cables or adapters.

“The new StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 Dual 4K Docking Station reinforces our continued commitment to tap into the full potential available from Thunderbolt 3 technology and to create a high-performance docking station workspace”, said Nirav Gandhi, Director, Product Development, StarTech.com.

Business professionals will appreciate increased productivity from dual 4K/UHD displays with highly advanced resolution, contrast, and color depth to see photos, videos, applications, and text with amazing detail. A/V professionals, graphic designers, engineers, drafters or other graphic artists can now create, edit and view multiple streams of graphics, video and audio HD and/or 4K content with enough headroom to connect multiple HD or 4K displays (or a single 5K display) simultaneously.

"At 40Gbps, Thunderbolt™ 3 delivers high-resolution video capable of driving two uncompressed 4K video streams, data and power to charge a laptop, all through a single cable", said Jason Ziller, General Manager, Client Connectivity Division at Intel. "StarTech.com’s Thunderbolt 3 Dual 4K Docking Station with full Power Delivery showcases how users can take full advantage of Thunderbolt 3.”

Highlights of the new docking station are:

· Thunderbolt 3 host port providing up to 40Gbps (Gigabit-per-second) bandwidth throughput

· 170W power adapter for efficient powering and charging (up to 85W) of your laptop or MacBook Pro

· Connection to two DisplayPort monitors right out of the box, with a 6ft USB-C to DisplayPort cable included

· Thunderbolt 3 output port compatible with USB-C cable and devices

· Two additional USB 3.0 Type-A device ports, and one additional USB-C and Gigabit Ethernet port

· Second daisy chainable Thunderbolt 3 port for connection to multiple peripherals

· Single 5K resolution supported on 5K capable Thunderbolt 3 monitor

· Support for battery charging BC 1.2 spec to charge mobile devices

Thunderbolt 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at speeds up to 40 Gb/s, creating one compact port that does it all – delivering the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display, or data device. For the first time, one computer port connects to Thunderbolt devices, every display, and billions of USB devices. A single cable now provides four times the data and twice the video bandwidth of any other cable, while also supplying power.

The new Thunderbolt 3 Dual 4K Docking Station with full Power Delivery is available at CDW, Amazon.com, Newegg.com, PC Connection, and Insight and will be distributed by Ingram Micro, SYNNEX, Tech Data, D&H and ASI.

About StarTech.com
StarTech.com is an ISO 9001:2000 registered manufacturer of hard-to find connectivity parts including A/V products, computer parts, cables and server management solutions. Founded in 1985, StarTech.com has locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, The United Kingdom, Europe, Japan and Australia, servicing a worldwide market.