1.  Now how am i suppose to connect the same exact devices on this 9520?  I read I will have to buy a docking station no matter what if i want 2 external monitors right since 1 of the thunderbolt has to be used for charging laptop and another one would be used for my usb a devices?  However, heard its possible if daisychaining but possible here?  But what about connecting the usb a devices?  So I would use the usb-c port for charging my laptop?  My old xps 9550 used a barrel charger and now they are going with usb-c on the 9520. So there would be 1 usb c port used.

1st Thunderbolt 4. So I would buy something like below this to connect 2 external monitors? This plugable seem to support 2 external monitors whether displayport or hdmi and up to 4k and 60hz

https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-DisplayPort-Monitor-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B08F2SZQYX/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

2. 2nd Thunderbolt 4 Port - I would have to use this 2nd thunderbolt 4 port to connect the wireless mouse, wired keyboard etc right?  However, what cable or adapter would I need for this because the sabrent usb four port hub cannot connect to the thunderbolt 4 port correct?  Dell does seem to supply a usb-c to usb-a dongle but that would not work here?  But wouldn't that work though if I connect that dongle to the sabrent usb four port hub though and thus use that to connect my wireless mouse and wired mouse, ethernet adapter and an additional device?  Also they give a usb-c to hdmi adapter but again useless here since I want 2 external monitors right?   Now the easiest way to do this would get a dell dock station but those cost like $400 right?

3.  But would either of these work that cost $200 or $80?

Visiontek vt4000

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/visiontek-vt4000-usb-dual-4k-docking-station/apd/a9877012/pc-accessories

Anker

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087QZVQJX?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=quadcopterobo-20&linkId=021584cbff2334bd536178c3c2dcfbc2&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Hey all.  So I purchased the xps 9520 online and will be receiving it soon.

I have exchanged lot of messages with another poster here who is extremely knowledgeable about dell xps and dell dock stations.  

He tells me that $119 plugable 4k dock isn't going to be good because it is a displayport.  He said because my xps 9520 has a  nvidia rtx 3050 video card this might be an issue.  I had mentioned i saw a message on the plugable 4k dock on amazon that says not recommended for gaming or if you use a gaming graphics card.  So the best options are

1. Dell wd22tb4  -$410+tax.  Right now it is on sale now.  But this would solve all my issues and if i wanted to, I could even connect three 4k monitors at 60hz.  But I don't need to at this point as I don't even have that many monitors.  This certainly is the most expensive option as it has enough usb a ports and ethernet port.

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-thunderbolt-dock-wd22tb4/apd/210-bdqh/pc-accessories

2.  Wavlink -$100.

2 Displaylink to Displaylink cables so $10 x 2 = $20.

$17 Sabrent USB Four Port Hub.  

$137+tax total

https://www.amazon.com/WAVLINK-Thunderbolt-DisplayPort-Docking-Ethernet/dp/B085DFXTNJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=351SSPY5UYO23&keywords=wavlink%2Bthunderbolt%2B3%2Bmini%2Bdock&qid=1664228599&s=electronics&sprefix=wavlink%2Bthunderbolt%2B3%2Bmini%2Bdock%2Celectronics%2C126&sr=1-1&th=1

I had suggested this because someone else mentioned this and he said this would work.  He said I would have to buy 2 displayport to displayport cables and that would be good enough.  I also have to buy another sabrent usb four port hub probably.  I would be connecting to a 32' 4k monitor that has displayport/hdmi port.  The other monitor is a 24' 1920x1200 monitor that has displayport, dvi and VGA port.  This would be the safest and simple way right?  However, one big issue I have with this is I cannot this wavlink or the cables because I'm in the US now and those 2 monitors are outside the US.  I do have a 20' 1600x1200 monitor that uses dvi or vga and a 43' LG 1080P tv that only takes hdmi I believe. 

So would you recommend against this since if i buy 2 displayport to displayport cables and the wavlink, it isn't good because I can't test it out?  I did consider getting a displayport to dvi cable instead of 2 displayport to displayport cables because that way I could test my xps 9520 with the 20' 1600x1200?  Because if it works on this monitor, it will work on the 24' 1920x1200 monitor right?  So might as well buy 1 displayport to displayport cable and 1 displayport to dvi cable?

3.  The third and final option is an Anker usb c hub.  But there are many of them.

Anker 655 C Hub  8 in 1 - $96

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Delivery-Ethernet-microSD-Charcoal/dp/B09MF6TJLW/ref=sr_1_11?crid=2FPFE0IX1F1BQ&keywords=anker%2Bdock%2Bstation%2B8%2Bin%2B1&qid=1664429571&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjQ4IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=electronics&sprefix=anker%2Bdock%2Bstation%2Celectronics%2C1901&sr=1-11&th=1

Anker 555  C Hub  8 in 1 - $80

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerExpand-Adapter-Delivery-Ethernet/dp/B087QZVQJX/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=anker%2Bdock%2Bstation%2B8%2Bin%2B1&qid=1664502679&s=electronics&sr=1-2

Anker USB C Hub - Powerexpand 8 in 1 - $100

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerExpand-Adapter-Delivery-Ethernet/dp/B0874M3KW4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=anker%2Bdock%2Bstation%2B8%2Bin%2Banker+11+in+1&qid=1664502842&s=electronics&sr=1-1

Anker USB C Hub - Powerexpand 11 in 1 - $95

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerExpand-Adapter-Delivery-Ethernet/dp/B08NDGD2V5/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3LJUE0PWYDFOR&keywords=anker%2Bdock%2Bstation%2B8%2Bin%2Banker+11+in+1&qid=1664502811&s=electronics&sprefix=anker%2Bdock%2Bstation%2B8%2Bin%2Banker+11+in+%2Celectronics%2C222&sr=1-3

Can anyone explain to me what is the difference between the 555 and 655 which makes it cost a good amount less?  The ports seem to be exactly the same?  I am confused why the anker 11 in 1 only cost $95 since it gives an additional usb a port so it has 3 usb a ports?

Now would the anker usb-c hub be better or worst than the wavlink?  With the wavlink, you would be connecting 2 monitors to it.  Thus you will be using your thunderbolt4 port with it.  Then you would be using the usb-c port on the 9520 for laptop charging.  The last thunderbolt4 port could be used with your dell supplied usb-c to usb-a dongle and you connect the sabrent usb port hub to it to connect your wireless mouse, wired keyboard etc.

So with the anker.  The setup will look like this.  You will use the same usb-c port to charge the dell xps 9520 laptop.  The thunderbolt4 port will be you connecting your usb-c to displayport link to the 32' 4k samsung monitor.  Now with the anker... you would be connecting the hdmi to dvi cable to the 24' 1920x1200 monitor.  So with this anker adapter, you connect only 1 external monitor as oppose to 2 monitors with the wavlink.  There is the ethernet port for you to connect for wired internet.  But with the 8 in 1 anker, there is only 2 usb a ports.  I would want 3 or 4 usb-a ports.  So could I plug the sabrent usb 4 port hub to one of the 2 usa port hubs int he anker to thus give it more usb a ports?  Any concern about overload to it?  Or not because it would only be 1 monitor, ethernet cable, and just the usb-a devices?  But the anker 11 in 1 would have 3 usb a ports so that would mean I don't even need a sabrent 4 port hub?

The thing is if i get an anker usb-c hub as oppose to wavlink hub, not only do I don't need to buy new cables because I already have the cables needed, but I would be able to test my 20' 1600x1200 monitor here in the US with that anker usb-c correct?  So if that works, it will work with the 24' 1920x1200 monitor that i don't have access to.  Because I know when I connect the usb-c to displayport to the 32' 4k samsung monitor that I don't have access to now, well that would work because it is the same connection I used for it.

Now can anyone please take a look at my 2 posts and give me their opinion?  Should i go with the simple more expensive Dell dock, the wavlink option... or the anker option?  And if anker option, which anker out of those 4 anker usb-c?  Thank you!

Hello @quickguide01 , you should complement your new laptop with a  Dell WD22TB4. 

If $237 is too much for the budget, then a refurbished $57 Dell TB16 should meet your need.

I have a Dell XPS 9510 that I purchased last January.  In February I got a Dell WD19TB docking station.  It has worked flawlessly for me.  I have a 4k external monitor, bose speakers, several external hard drives, an external DVD drive, a printer, a scanner, and a wired network connection to my router all hooked up to this station.  I only have to connect to the station with a single type c usb thunderbolt cable.  The station also provides plenty of power to operate my system and keep the laptop battery charged.  The function is seamless when the laptop is plugged in, pressing the power button on the docking station turns on the system without even opening the laptop.  I feel I have the best of both worlds:  a powerful laptop to bring with me when traveling and a great desktop system to use at home.  To get the convenient power button on/off function you probably need to use a Dell docking station.  The station you mention above, the WD22TB4 is a newer version and Dell doesn't seem to sell the WD19TB I use on their website anymore.  However, I see that it is still for sale on Amazon and other web stores for substantially less than the newer version.  The WD19TB is probably compatible with your system as not much has changed between the 9510 and the 9520, but of course I don't know that for sure.  Probalby easy to check though by chatting with one of the experts on this site.  

Dell DA20 USB Type-C to HDMI/USB Type-A 

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Type-C-Type-Precision-Laptops/dp/B09KR19CK7#customerReviews

This above seems to be the cable dell supplied my 9520.  So would this mean a dock station is not required for 2 external monitors then?

1.  Only you can decide what you need/want.

2.  It's not good to daisy chain non-powered USB ports, too much power draw will fry your laptop port.

3.  You forgot ethernet adapter.

You do need a docking station.  So just grab that cheap $57 Dell TB16.  It has everything you need including charging your laptop (don't need your charger) with just one connection.  

What is considered daisy chain non powered usb ports?  You mean plugging in the sabrent usb 4 port hub to the single usb a port on that adapter?  

I would be connecting wireless mouse usb, wired keyboard... and a cable matters ethernet adapter to it.  And I would have an extra usb a port for when I use a usb flash drive on occasion.  So that would be too much power then assuming the monitor is connected with hdmi as well?  I don't plan to plug in hard drive or things like.

Well what is the purpose of that usb-c to usb-a/hdmi cable adapter then for it is only meant to connect just 1 usb a device?  I mean most people would need to connect at least a wireless mouse and another usb a device.  

But don't these thunderbolt 4 ports contain a ton of power though?

The wavlink is still fine right?  So if that usb-c to usb-a/hdmi adapter only connects to a sabrent 4 port hub and say just wireless mouse usb and wired keyboard and occasional usb flash drive, is that still safe?  Because the wavlink would have an ethernet port to connect internet to... and also the 2 monitors.  And the usb-c to usb-a/hdmi adapter wouldn't connect to ah hdmi monitor?

I don't want to get a refurbished/used dell dock.

I received your private message asking for help with reviewing your selection of docking stations for your new laptop.  I see that the Dell thunderbolt 4 dock would be the best suite.  But you can get it at half of Dell price from Amazon (now sold out).

While the Wavlink has everything you want, it's a hub, good for travel and light use.  For daily usage, you would want a complete and good setup as described by @StZill .  As I mentioned before, only you can decide if you need or want one. 

A refurbished TB16 dock still beat all those mini hub you looked at.  You can get new one as well but it will cost you 4 times more, but you already knew that.

The person who I exchanged messages a lot and knows a lot about this just told me I don't even need a docking station because of this usb-c to usb-a/hdmi adapter dell supplied  That person said I can connect my 2 external monitors without any issue at all.

If that is the case, why is literally every post by anyone that owns a xps 9510/9520 saying you need a docking station regardless?  If you want to connect 2 external monitors, and dell provided this usb-c to usb-a/hdmi adapter, you can connect 1 monitor via usb-c to displayport for example... the other monitor would be hdmi to whatever.  

You would then plug a sabrent usb 4 port hub to that 1 single usb a port on that adapter to get 4 usb a ports.  Then you can connect wireless mouse dongle, wired keyboard, ethernet adapter cable for wired internet and another usb a port for say a flash drive.

So why do I not hear any 9510/9520 owners talk about this?  I have heard daisy chaining isn't good but aren't those thunderbolt 4 ports very strong and provide ton of power though?  So it could easily connect 4 usb a devices and a monitor as well without any issue?  An issue probably would arise if you were to say connect multiple hard drives into few of the usb a ports which might draw lot of power?  But then again, wouldn't the thunderport 4 port be strong enough?

Isn't daisy chaining much safer if you use a thunderbolt 4 compared to the usb 3.2 port on the laptop though because it is much more powerful?

That person who I exchanged messages with who is very knowledgeable about this said I don't even need a dock anymore because of this usb-c to usb-a/hdmi adapter.

I think you may have confused the power delivery (100w) on a thunderbolt port with a USB bus powered (15w) and daisy chained capability of thunderbolt  with multi-devices into a USB-A adapter.  Just cautious with your setup and not to damage your new laptop as none blame taken.  But nonetheless, your topic derived from original which dock/hub should you get.  I still say it's your decision should you need one or not. 

It seems that your question may be answered by using the usb-c to usb-a/hdmi adapter.  I don’t know if that is a proven solution but it sounds plausible. The threat of damage to your 9520 is probably minimal but also probably not zero.  For myself the convenience of my WD19TB docking station for a couple hundred bucks makes it more desirable for me. There is something to be said for how easy it is to bring my laptop home, set it on my desk, hook up one usb-c thunderbolt cable from my docking station, leave the laptop lid closed, and push the power button on the docking station and voila:  I have a fully operable desktop system with all the amenities.  Once home and set up, I push the single button to boot everything up.  Everything just works and works well. Each to their own. If you try out your solution will you report back here with the results as I, and probably others here, would be interested to know your experience?