Intel NUC Laptop M15 (i7 Version) Thunderbolt 3/4 Docking Solutions

Froot Loops on 08/10/2022 - 01:28

Hey everyone,

I have recently purchased an Intel NUC M15 Laptop. O O was extremely helpful in pointing out 2 TB4 docks (listed below with current pricing).
1. J4create USB4 Dual 4K Mult-Port Hub $109
2. ALOGIC Thunderbolt 4 BLAZE Hub $$229

Anyways, I have gone back over many deals to see if any other dock would better suit my needs and I came across Dell Thunderbolt Dock WD22TB4 $360. This dock covers all my needs + more and is upgradable for any future changes (the side panel can be removed to upgrade 2x TB ports). I am wondering if anyone has used this on the NUC and if so, did everything work fine? Could anyone also advise if I need to buy a brick charger for this device to work with non-dell laptops (I know dell normally just use the laptop charging cord)?

Would there also be a different difference in quality / performance for this over the Alogic dock?

Sorry, this is a little long, I wanted to add a few extra details as this question has not been asked and the NUC seems popular (help people out in future).

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Comments

  • Hybroid on 08/10/2022 - 01:44
    +1

    We have those Dell Docks at every desk in the office and they're rock solid functionality-wise but the USB-C connector plastic cover has broken on well over 50% of them. The little LED in them gets hot and either melts glue or warps plastic and they pop off, so make sure you've got a good warranty if that bothers you. Doesn't affect the functionality though, works just fine without the connector cover.

    Found this image online of a different model but the exact same connector cover issue: https://i.imgur.com/E8tvKCM.png

    They are powered by the same barrel jack as the Dell laptops but you need the higher power ones to drive multiple large screens. I believe the standard 65W brick Latitude laptops come with doesn't cut it.

    There is something amusing about paying $360 for a dock for a $999 cheap laptop though…

    • Froot Loops on 08/10/2022 - 01:52

      Thanks. That's heaps of info and a lot to think about. The sellers I have looked at are dell representatives, so they get dells warranty. The reason I am willing to spend $360, is with this dock I can totally get rid of my optiplex as well ($600 I get from sale) + Get rid of a few drives etc. I did look at other dell docks, but a lot of people were complaining that they were having issues with the things dying or just stop working (software) on different laptops (got from reddit). I have the weekend to think about it and I'm trying to start future proofing my setup, so I guess alittle extra money now will pay off long term (I hope).

      Thanks Again

      • djsweet on 08/10/2022 - 13:28

        Can’t go wrong with the Dell TB docks. They are rock solid. And yea they charge any laptop that supports charging via the TB port. I use it with a HP laptop and a MacBook Pro.

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