Not all Thunderbolt 3 systems support charging via their Thunderbolt 3 port. But for systems that do support charging via Thunderbolt 3, yes, the dock can provide up to 60W of power to charge the host system.
How to check if your host is compatible
- Check the included power adapter - if it is rated for up to 65W and has a USB Type-C connector then the TBT3-UDV should effectively power and charge the system
- Check to ensure your system supports Intel Thunderbolt 3 (or newer) technology. Thunderbolt 3 is an optional USB Type-C port feature enabled on Intel based computers and normally identified in either the system manufacturer's specifications or user manual.
Systems that require more than 60W for powering and charging may have the notebook's original power adapter connected to the system to provide the additional power required for normal operation.
In order for the system to charge, the system must be connected to the Thunderbolt 3 port on the back of the dock with the small "Computer" icon above it. This port can provide up to 60W of power to charge the host system.
If your system is able to be charged via Thunderbolt 3 and is not charging, please ensure you have the system connected to the proper port within the dock.
Applicable To
- Plugable TBT3-UDV - discontinued Thunderbolt 3 docking station
- Plugable Thunderbolt 3 docking stations in general
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at support@plugable.com and we'll be happy to help!
