85 watt dock for 60 watt laptop?

[Pakanatd]

Hi! I am buying a dock for my laptop. The computer comes with a 60 watt charger. Is it better to use a thunderbolt 3 dock with 60 watt capabilities or is a 85 watt dock also works fine? Will the 85 watt dock damage my laptop?

 

I’m choosing between OWC thunderbolt 3 dock (60 watt) and the Caldigit TS3 plus (85 watt).

 

Thanks in advance.

[MrJoosh]

2 minutes ago, Pakanatd said:

Hi! I am buying a dock for my laptop. The computer comes with a 60 watt charger. Is it better to use a thunderbolt 3 dock with 60 watt capabilities or is a 85 watt dock also works fine? Will the 85 watt dock damage my laptop?

 

I’m choosing between OWC thunderbolt 3 dock (60 watt) and the Caldigit TS3 plus (85 watt).

 

Thanks in advance.

The laptop will only draw as much power as it needs, therefore the higher wattage won't cause a problem, it'll just allow for more headroom.

[manikyath]

7 minutes ago, MrJoosh said:

The laptop will only draw as much power as it needs, therefore the higher wattage won't cause a problem, it'll just allow for more headroom.

this.

[Pakanatd]

41 minutes ago, MrJoosh said:

The laptop will only draw as much power as it needs, therefore the higher wattage won't cause a problem, it'll just allow for more headroom.

Thanks.

 

Will the headroom of the 85 watt be a better choice for me than the 60?

[MrJoosh]

11 hours ago, Pakanatd said:

Thanks.

 

Will the headroom of the 85 watt be a better choice for me than the 60?

Only if you ever plan on getting a laptop that will draw more power...