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April 5th, 2026 02:10
16X Aurora AC16251, compatible with WD25TB5?
Dell sales support said that if I connected my 16X Aurora laptop to a WD25TB5 that it would charge while using it as that provides up to 230 watts power deliver over the TB5 connector, even though the laptop is TB4. Anyone try this? Is this true? Will I get the low charging power warning on bootup? Its pricy, but if it will keep things charged I am good. Also, can I have two external 4k displays at 120Hz?
Thanks in advance.
DELL-ChrisM2
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April 5th, 2026 12:57
The online Dell Docks Compatibility Guide does not list ANY Alienware Laptops as compatible. So I am not sure where the sales person got their information.
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April 5th, 2026 22:00
Yes, I dont see any Alienware laptops listed there.
I did connect to a WD22TB4 docking station with a 180w power supply, which provides 130w power delivery. I did get a warning low charging power warning when booting up, but clicked through and the laptop worked fine, connected to two 4k montors. The laptop did not lose any power, as it remained at 100% the entire time. The laptop screen was not used, just the 2 external monitors.
I am not sure if gsync is supported, the monitors were both showing 4k@60Hz.
I guess the main question is what features are not compatible with a WD25TB5 or SD25TB5 docking station?
What I would like is a docking station or hub that minimizes the # of things I have to connect/disconnect when I want to go mobile with the laptop. I can accept plugging in power and a USB-C if I have to go to a hub. But if a dock works and I can deliver the 180w via power delivery via the USB-C connection then I am willing to spend more on a solution.
Any suggestions or insight is welcome.
Thanks