Dell Precision 3590 docking station compatibility
Use this page to understand the published dock-relevant capabilities of the Dell Precision 3590, then compare suitable docks without assuming that every USB-C-shaped connector behaves the same way.
What this laptop publishes for docking
The current record exposes Thunderbolt 4, USB4, USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode. Dell documents multi-display configurations through Thunderbolt/USB-C and HDMI; this record conservatively limits dock-driven external displays to three.
Docking stations to compare
The table below prioritises explicit manufacturer pair evidence where we have it. “Standards match” means the published host and dock capabilities overlap; it is not a manufacturer certification of that exact pair.
| Dock | Status | Charging profile | Evidence level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Pro Smart Dock SD25 | Manufacturer supported | 130W | Exact manufacturer matrix |
| Dell Pro Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock SD25TB4 | Manufacturer supported | 130W | Exact manufacturer matrix |
| Dell Pro Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock SD25TB5 | Manufacturer supported | 300W | Exact manufacturer matrix |
| Dell Thunderbolt Dock WD22TB4 | Manufacturer supported | 130W | Exact manufacturer matrix |
| Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station (11-in-1) | Standards match — verify | 100W | Published device specifications |
| Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1) | Standards match — verify | 85W | Published device specifications |
| Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1) | Standards match — verify | 100W | Published device specifications |
| CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt Station 4 | Standards match — verify | 98W | Published device specifications |
| HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G4 | Standards match — verify | 100W | Published device specifications |
| HP USB-C Dock G5 | Standards match — verify | 75W | Published device specifications |
| Kensington SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 Dock | Standards match — verify | 96W | Published device specifications |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock (40B0) | Standards match — verify | 100W | Published device specifications |
How to choose a dock for this model
- Match the host standard. Start with the actual Thunderbolt, USB4 or USB-C DisplayPort capability above rather than the connector shape.
- Check your display requirement. Monitor count, resolution and refresh rate must fit both the laptop and dock.
- Check charging separately. A dock may provide working displays and USB while supplying less power than the laptop normally expects.
- Prefer explicit manufacturer pair evidence. Where the manufacturer publishes a compatibility matrix, that evidence outranks our standards-based inference.
Exact manufacturer compatibility records
- Precision 3590 + Dual Charge Dock HD22Q — manufacturer says not supported
- Precision 3590 + Pro Dock WD25 — manufacturer says not supported
- Precision 3590 + Pro Smart Dock SD25 — manufacturer supported
- Precision 3590 + Pro Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock SD25TB4 — manufacturer supported
- Precision 3590 + Pro Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock SD25TB5 — manufacturer supported
- Precision 3590 + Thunderbolt Dock WD22TB4 — manufacturer supported
- Precision 3590 + Universal Dock UD22 — manufacturer says not supported
Primary source
Dell Precision 3590 External Display Guide
Check your exact setup
Use the interactive checker to add monitor count, resolution, refresh rate and charging requirements.