

Additionally, it will also keep your Dell XPS 13 juiced up with 100W of charging power when connected, ensuring that you won't have to worry about the laptop's battery.

The Plugable USB-C 4K dock is a particularly good choice because in addition to offering four USB-A ports, a USB-C port, an SD card reader, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a slot for Ethernet, it also has HDMI outputs that you can use with your TV and the HDMI cable it came with.

Using a dock is much more expensive, but for those that have lots of peripheral accessories, it will likely be the best option. Docking stations add a significant number of connectivity ports to your setup, which helps offset the limitations of the Dell XPS 13's paltry dual Thunderbolt 4 slots. While using a single cable is the cheapest and quickest way to hook up your XPS 13 to your TV, there are advantages to using a dock to do so instead.
