How to connect iPad Pro 12.9 to external monitor with thunderbolt cable

Not easier, but there is a difference. The port on the 6th generation is actual Thunderbolt 3, the port on the 4th generation is not. If the port on the Thunderbolt station expects a Thunderbolt signal the 4th gen won’t provide it. So the display is likely not going to work. On the 4th generation, you will need an adapter: USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter - Apple and connect to the HDMI port on the monitor.

The monitor like the dock expects a Thunderbolt signal through the Thunderbolt port which the 4th generation iPad Pro does not provide.

Depends on the cable and the monitor.

If its a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 (usb-c) and the monitor has a USB-C port, then just plug the cable straight into the monitor and into the iPads charging port.

If that does not work for you, then clarify the following:

1. Model of iPad Pro or wether it’s Lightning or USB-C equipped
2. Inputs the monitor has or the specific model of Dell monitor.
3. type of Thunderbolt cable. (1,2,3 or 4) or at least the style of connector it has.