Laptop compatibility profile

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.

Guide only: Check the exact Precision 3590 configuration and docking station with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision.
Host connectionThunderbolt 4 / USB-C DisplayPort
External display record3
Charging targetVaries / check exact configuration
Last checked2026-08-30

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.

DockStatusCharging profileEvidence level
Dell Pro Smart Dock SD25Manufacturer supported130WExact manufacturer matrix
Dell Pro Thunderbolt 4 Smart Dock SD25TB4Manufacturer supported130WExact manufacturer matrix
Dell Pro Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock SD25TB5Manufacturer supported300WExact manufacturer matrix
Dell Thunderbolt Dock WD22TB4Manufacturer supported130WExact manufacturer matrix
Anker 568 USB4 Docking Station (11-in-1)Standards match — verify100WPublished device specifications
Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1)Standards match — verify85WPublished device specifications
Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1)Standards match — verify100WPublished device specifications
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt Station 4Standards match — verify98WPublished device specifications
HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G4Standards match — verify100WPublished device specifications
HP USB-C Dock G5Standards match — verify75WPublished device specifications
Kensington SD5780T Thunderbolt 4 DockStandards match — verify96WPublished device specifications
Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock (40B0)Standards match — verify100WPublished device specifications

How to choose a dock for this model

  1. Match the host standard. Start with the actual Thunderbolt, USB4 or USB-C DisplayPort capability above rather than the connector shape.
  2. Check your display requirement. Monitor count, resolution and refresh rate must fit both the laptop and dock.
  3. Check charging separately. A dock may provide working displays and USB while supplying less power than the laptop normally expects.
  4. Prefer explicit manufacturer pair evidence. Where the manufacturer publishes a compatibility matrix, that evidence outranks our standards-based inference.

Exact manufacturer compatibility records

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.

Check Precision 3590 with a dock