Docking Stations for Laptop 16

Framework Laptop 16 Linux
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Which Linux distro are you using? Linux Mint 22.3

Which release version? Cinnamon
(if rolling release without a release version, skip this question)

(If rolling release, last date updated?)

Which kernel are you using? 6.8.0-100

Which BIOS version are you using? N/A

Which Framework Laptop 16 model are you using? (AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series) None yet!

Currently using a Dell XPS 9570 and have just spec’d up a Framework Laptop 16. I want to know what people use as a docking station. I currently use a Dell TB16 dock to drive 2 x 27” DP displays at 2560 x 1440, a USB hub and an Audio output (USB via Optical converter) and handle the Ethernet cable. From what I’ve read, it’s the power that’s the issue as most only deliver 100W but the Laptop 16 needs 180W.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

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The 180W power supply is only required if you will be using the NVIDIA DGPU and plan to push it to its limits. If you are using the IGPU then a 100W power supply is more than adequate, that’s what I use.

There is a megathread with reports about lots of docking stations and the FW16 - I use a Pluggable unit, you can see my report in that thread.

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Thanks for the heads up. I’ll take a look down this (assuming it’s the right one :slight_smile: ) USB-C/Thunderbolt Dock Megathread

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