Does HP Victus 16 support usb c dock station?

[Mclrnz]

My laptop has usb c port, so i wondering if my laptop support the use of USB c dock station?

[Jupitero · Accepted solution]

Hello.

Yes, you can use any USB-C dock with your laptop. Your laptop provides also Displayport Alt Mode which is a requirement on many modern USB-C docks.

NB: Thunderbolt docks also use the same USB-C connector but your laptop does not have Thunderbolt port, ruling them out.

[Mclrnz]

thank you for the information, I have been searching online mainly on yt and Reddit if my HP Victus can be connected to a USB C dock station but no result. Anyway, any USB C dock can be connected to my laptop which also means HP dock stations like the G5, etc, or other brands?

[Jupitero]

Yes, you can choose any brand you like.

Also note that some USB-C docks can provide power to the laptop (USB PD - Power Delivery), up to 100 Watts. This is handy for many (non-gaming) laptops because you don't need a separate charger connected to the laptop.

Your gaming laptop however requires way more power and cannot be charged with USB-C. You can still use a dock with PD but it is a wasted feature with your Victus.

One more thing - many docks require DisplayPort Alt Mode support on the laptop. Your laptop has this feature.

[Mclrnz]

Does that mean I just need to plug in the USB C dock and use it normally ( connect my monitor and hard disk)? is it not going to affect the battery since it also can be used for Power delivery like you said while I still connect my main laptop charger when using it? 

[Jupitero]

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Does that mean I just need to plug in the USB C dock and use it normally ( connect my monitor and hard disk)?

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Yes.

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is it not going to affect the battery since it also can be used for Power delivery like you said while I still connect my main laptop charger when using it? 

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There are docks with their own power supply, and docks which are powered by the host - your laptop. Those powered by the host are using your laptop to power them and all the other devices connected into it except those with their own power supply - such as monitors. In that case the battery is of course affected to some degree if your laptop is not connected to a charger.