No. I had my 16" MBP for just a few days and haven't done any pressure testing intentionally. Apple's official charger delivers only 94W in my use and I'm happy with the WD19TB delivering 90W. CalDigit claims no problem in using their current 85W TS3+ or USB-C Pro Dock with the 16" MBP, which may be a bit loose (there is reason Apple increases the power for the 16"). So from 94W down, there is probably chance of battery drain (see e.g. #292). But the chance should still be quite slim at 85W, from CalDigit's test/claim and my own experience (limited). I hope this helps.
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MBP 16" Compatible Docks with 96W/100W Power
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No. I had my 16" MBP for just a few days and haven't done any pressure testing intentionally. Apple's official charger delivers only 94W in my use and I'm happy with the WD19TB delivering 90W. CalDigit claims no problem in using their current 85W TS3+ or USB-C Pro Dock with the 16" MBP, which may be a bit loose (there is reason Apple increases the power for the 16"). So from 94W down, there is probably chance of battery drain (see e.g. #292). But the chance should still be quite slim at 85W, from CalDigit's test/claim and my own experience (limited). I hope this helps.
I've started with a battery with about 25% charge in the morning. I just plug it in and don't even think about it as I work during the day and when I left was fully charged. It works just as I need it.
I’m getting a 16” MacBook Pro and want to get a dock to keep at the office. I want the dock to power the computer. I was wondering since the newMBP comes with a 96w power charger will a dock rated at 85w be able to charge the MBP?
if anyone has any good recommendations for a tunderbolt dock please share.
if anyone has any good recommendations for a tunderbolt dock please share.
Someone in this thread had asked about supplemental power with the Sonnet eGFX 650 OC.
FYI, this eGPU reports 100W power, but switches over to the Apple 96W for power source when that is connected (despite the lower power draw).
Was finally able to test with an Apple 61W USB-C charger for MBP13". The MBP16,1 does NOT switch over to the Apple 61W source when the Sonnet eGFX 650 OC is the only other device connected. Meaning the MBP16,1 takes power from the 100W source only.
It was questioned/speculated the Apple ID and basically metadata that is supplied/tied to the USB-C charger would force the switch, but there must be a certain limit when that switch actually happens. 61W is obviously lower wattage, but was asked about...
The CalDigit TS3 Plus that supplies 85W is switched over to the 96W charger when plugged in.
The Sonnet eGFX 650 OC that supplies 100W is switched over to the 96W charger when plugged in.
FYI, this eGPU reports 100W power, but switches over to the Apple 96W for power source when that is connected (despite the lower power draw).
Was finally able to test with an Apple 61W USB-C charger for MBP13". The MBP16,1 does NOT switch over to the Apple 61W source when the Sonnet eGFX 650 OC is the only other device connected. Meaning the MBP16,1 takes power from the 100W source only.
It was questioned/speculated the Apple ID and basically metadata that is supplied/tied to the USB-C charger would force the switch, but there must be a certain limit when that switch actually happens. 61W is obviously lower wattage, but was asked about...
The CalDigit TS3 Plus that supplies 85W is switched over to the 96W charger when plugged in.
The Sonnet eGFX 650 OC that supplies 100W is switched over to the 96W charger when plugged in.
Doing a blender benchmark with CPU and the power is pecked around 90-100W. I was trying with some demanding games it definitely went over 100W.
My setup has an 4k60hz and an 1080p ultrawide which I would like to hook them up to the 16MBP, but it doesn't seem like there exists a good solution out there yet.
My setup has an 4k60hz and an 1080p ultrawide which I would like to hook them up to the 16MBP, but it doesn't seem like there exists a good solution out there yet.
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I use the Dell WD19TB. It is only rated at 90W but haven't found that to be a problem. I use it at work with my Dell XPS 7590, 2018 15" MBP and 2019 16" MBP. I have it connected to 2 1440p monitors, ethernet, speakers and wireless keyboard and mouse. Works great bouncing between all 3 flawlessly. The only issue is one of the displays will need to go through a usb-c connection. The MBP's won't drive 2 through the Displayport or Displayport/HDMI combo. But that's it's only quirk.
Gigabyte gaming box provides 100 watts
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Have you personally confirmed this with macOS and MBP16,1? This specific eGPU box had mixed reports of issues with macOS compared to other “all in one” eGPU box models. Several say the ports do not work reliably.
Did anyone else who complained about the Aukey get a random email from someone named Mike who claims to be with Aukey? He said there was a firmware update for the C71 to enable 100W charging, but the link was a sketchy looking dropbox share.
Could you post the link so I can take a look (I have an aukey too)? I guess it could be a fake (someone's email account at Aukey got hacked, so they got your email addresses), but then they wouldn't be the first company I have seen to send beta firmware in a dropbox link.
I was using CalDigit Pro Dock received by Christmas. Based on it website, it supports 87W power output. Just like other 87W docks, it won’t charge your MBP when it was fully running.
However, during this Christmas holidays, I was having a serious random disconnection problem. Especially under the Bootcamp Windows. It happens usually every 5 to 10 mins and the dock was extremely hot. Every time I have to replug the cable, otherwise all external USB devices won’t work after random disconnection. I don’t know if it is a normal issue or just mine.
I am now using TS3 Plus today. Since I don’t have time to fully test it, I won’t say if it works perfect or not. So my advice is avoiding the Pro Dock for now.
However, during this Christmas holidays, I was having a serious random disconnection problem. Especially under the Bootcamp Windows. It happens usually every 5 to 10 mins and the dock was extremely hot. Every time I have to replug the cable, otherwise all external USB devices won’t work after random disconnection. I don’t know if it is a normal issue or just mine.
I am now using TS3 Plus today. Since I don’t have time to fully test it, I won’t say if it works perfect or not. So my advice is avoiding the Pro Dock for now.
I'm assuming it's real... i wrote back that I have CB-C68 and he provided links to that too. I haven't used them though.
C71 https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1UmfdQCnmBDHGENCHd7Yly7ypeGeoj8y-
C68 https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1pN2RFXi8B-A-D54W-j-DWdxqqZIbqiww
Anyone has used this Glyph dock with an NVME SSD ? 87W power supply plus two 4K video streams
Glyph Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Dock with 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD, USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Ports, SD Memory Card Slot, RJ45 Ethernet Port, 3.5mm Audio Outputs - Compatible with Mac, Windows https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LCRMXC5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CKncEbSAMC9DH
Glyph Thunderbolt 3 NVMe Dock with 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD, USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Ports, SD Memory Card Slot, RJ45 Ethernet Port, 3.5mm Audio Outputs - Compatible with Mac, Windows https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LCRMXC5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CKncEbSAMC9DH
Well the CB-C71 firmware made things worse for me, it now keeps switching to battery power when there is only a little load. I have emailed them back and will probably have to wait for another firmware update. Just have the power plugged directly into my Mac for the moment.
My Hewlett-Packard Dock G2 120W works with no problems. Ext. 4K Monitors at 60HZ, USB 3.0 HDD`S- all fine and no problems to wake up ext. Monitors from Standby- its a lot cheaper as the other ones
Did you have to run one monitor from the USB-C or were you able to run both through the DisplayPort connections?
Aside from what rex450se asked, can you also verify the power of AC adapter in the system information report while the power supply is connected via the dock?
tl;dr; does the hub provide 94/96W of power and works with two displays connected via the display port to the hub?