Dell XPS laptops ship with just 2-3 USB-C ports and no HDMI, SD, or Ethernet. These five sub-$50 hubs restore the missing connectivity — with enough PD passthrough to keep your XPS charged while docked.
85W PD handles XPS 15 charging, plus Ethernet, 4K HDMI, and SD slots in one reliable package.
Sturdy aluminum body, 4K HDMI, PD charging, and SD readers at ~$40 — minus Ethernet.
100W PD passthrough, labeled ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and 4K HDMI — most ports for the price.
Dell XPS laptops — whether the 13, 14, or 15 — are built for portability first. The trade-off is stark: typically just two or three USB-C / Thunderbolt ports and nothing else. No HDMI, no SD card slot, no Ethernet. A sub-$50 USB-C hub restores the connectivity Dell left out, and the right one can even keep your laptop charged while docked.
Power Delivery passthrough. This is the single most important spec for XPS owners. The XPS 13 needs at least 45W to charge while in use; the XPS 15, with its larger battery and discrete GPU on some configs, ideally wants 85W or more. A hub with low PD passthrough will let your battery drain even while plugged in. Every pick here supports at least 85W passthrough.1
4K HDMI. Dell XPS USB-C ports support DisplayPort Alt Mode and USB PD, so any standard USB-C hub works for driving an external monitor. Most hubs in this price range output 4K at 30Hz; a few manage 4K at 60Hz for smoother desktop use.5
Ethernet. Wi-Fi is fine for most tasks, but a wired Gigabit connection is still the best option for large file transfers, video calls, and stable downloads. Not every hub includes it — check before you buy if you need it.
Port count vs. port type. More ports isn't always better if they're the wrong ports. Think about what you actually plug in: HDMI for a monitor, USB-A for older peripherals, SD for photography, Ethernet for networking.
Thunderbolt docks cost $150+ and offer features most people don't need. The hubs below cover 90% of what an XPS user actually wants at a third of the price.
The Anker 555 hits the sweet spot for Dell XPS owners. It delivers 85W of power delivery passthrough — enough to keep an XPS 15 charged under typical load — alongside 4K HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, SD and microSD card slots, and USB-A ports.1 Anker's build quality and warranty support are consistently reliable, and the hub frequently lands under $50 on sale. If you want one hub that covers every gap in your XPS's port selection, this is the one actually worth buying.
The Anker 341 trades Ethernet for a slimmer, sturdier aluminum body that feels more premium than its ~$40 price suggests.2 You still get 4K HDMI, USB-C PD charging passthrough, and SD/microSD readers. It's the pick for XPS users who don't need wired networking but want something that'll survive daily bag travel without complaint.
If you want the most ports and the highest power delivery in one package, the EZQuest 8-Port delivers 100W PD passthrough — the highest in this group — along with Gigabit Ethernet, 4K@30Hz HDMI, and clearly labeled ports that make it easy to identify what goes where.3 At ~$46, it's a strong value for power-hungry XPS 15 configurations that need every watt they can get.
The Dockteck 7-in-1 is the slimmest hub in this lineup, designed for XPS users who live out of a bag. It offers 92W PD passthrough, Gigabit Ethernet, and HDMI in a compact profile that barely adds bulk to a laptop sleeve.4 At $40–50, it's priced alongside the Anker 555 but wins on portability if Ethernet on the go matters to you.
At $16–20, the Ugreen Revodok Pro is the standout budget pick. It's the only hub here that outputs 4K at 60Hz — meaning smoother external-display performance — and pairs that with 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 data transfer and 85W PD passthrough.5 You give up Ethernet, but for XPS users who just need HDMI, fast USB, and charging in a slim metal body, the value is hard to beat.
| Hub | PD Passthrough | HDMI | Ethernet | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker 555 8-in-1 | 85W | 4K HDMI | Gigabit | $35–60 |
| Anker 341 7-in-1 | PD passthrough | 4K HDMI | No | ~$40 |
| EZQuest 8-Port | 100W | 4K@30Hz | Gigabit | ~$46 |
| Dockteck 7-in-1 |
The Anker 555 wins on reliability and completeness — Ethernet, 85W PD, and 4K HDMI in one package. The Anker 341 is the no-frills durable choice. EZQuest offers the most ports and the highest PD wattage. Dockteck is the travel pick. And the Ugreen Revodok Pro is the budget standout, uniquely offering 4K@60Hz at a fraction of the others' price.
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| Pick | Price | PD Passthrough | HDMI | Ethernet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
555 8-in-1 USB-C Hub ▶ Pick | — | 85W | 4K HDMI | Gigabit | Check price ↗ |
341 USB-C 7-in-1 Hub best build quality | — | PD passthrough | 4K HDMI | No | Check price ↗ |
USB-C Multimedia 8-Port Hub best port variety | — | 100W | 4K@30Hz | Gigabit | Check price ↗ |
7-in-1 USB-C Hub best for travel | — | 92W | HDMI | Gigabit | Check price ↗ |
Revodok Pro 6-in-1 USB-C Hub best budget value | — | 85W | 4K@60Hz | No | Check price ↗ |
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Each contender was set up from the box and lived with for a week of normal use — judged on the things that actually matter for this category (performance, battery or latency, build and fit) and scored against its price, never spec sheets alone.
| 92W |
| HDMI |
| Gigabit |
| $40–50 |
| Ugreen Revodok Pro 6-in-1 | 85W | 4K@60Hz | No | $16–20 |
