Docking Station for a Dell Latitude 7420

Question

I recently acquired a Dell Latitude 7420 laptop for work, and I'm looking to enhance my productivity with a docking station. Has anyone had experience with docking stations compatible with this model? I'm particularly interested in recommendations for a station that supports dual 4K monitors, provides fast charging, and offers a variety of ports (USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet, etc.).

Tiffany Sparklebutt · Accepted Answer

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asuslover · Answer

I use DELL WD22TB4 with 130W Power Delivery, works OK.

Patrickbow · Answer

^ This. Also, having messed with these Latitude setups over the years, I've found that buying these things brand new is usually a total ripoff. In my experience, you can save a ton of cash if you look for reputable sellers on the used market. Not sure but I think some of the older Thunderbolt 3 docks might still play nice with the 7420, tho I've heard mixed things about whether they can actually push dual 4K at 60Hz without some flickering issues. A few things to watch out for:

look for high wattage power supplies or your laptop might drain while plugged in

make sure the dock has the right firmware updates

check the return policy just in case IIRC the 7420 is pretty picky with cables sometimes. I'm not totally certain which specific third-party brands are solid right now, but definitely shop around before dropping full price on a new unit. If you find something cheap, let us know how it handles those dual 4K screens.