Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16 Review: Connect Your Whole Setup with One Cable

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Day-to-day, it’s been a pleasure having the Dell TB16 on my desk. I take my notebook home each night, and being able to reconnect displays, speakers, Ethernet and an external DVD drive with a single cable is terrific.

Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16 Review: Connect Your Whole Setup with One Cable

The added USB 3.0 ports on the front are very convenient, and will easily power external 2.5-inch hard drives or charge phones.

Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16 Review: Connect Your Whole Setup with One Cable

While Dell lists the Thunderbolt Dock TB16 at US$299 (AU$409) on their website, have a chat with their online sales people as you can often do better (as I did).

If you’re looking to streamline your desk setup and have a Thunderbolt 3-equipped notebook, the Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16 is definitely worth a look.

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The Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16 can be purchased directly from Dell.

Source: Purchased by reviewer

Price: US$299 (AU$409)

What I Like: Connect Ethernet, multiple monitors, and peripherals with one cable; notebook charging (where compatible)

What Needs Improvement: Two HDMI ports would be nice

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