Microsoft Surface Docks

Kensington offers a comprehensive portfolio of Designed for Surface (DFS) products. The best dock for your Surface depends on the ports your device supports:

• Thunderbolt™ port: Use a Thunderbolt DFS dock like SD5765T or SD5750T for optimal performance.
• USB-C® with Alt Mode: Choose a USB-C dock such as SD4855P or SD4845P.
• No Alt Mode or only USB-A ports: Use SD4785P with the DisplayLink driver to enable dual displays.
• Need a portable USB4 dock? Try MD124U4 for a compact, high-performance solution.

• If your Surface Laptop has a Thunderbolt™ port, use a Thunderbolt dock like the SD5765T or SD5750T to achieve dual displays.
• If your device supports USB-C® with Alt Mode, choose a USB-C dock such as the SD4855P or SD4845P for dual monitor support.
• If you're unsure what your device supports, the SD4785P with DisplayLink technology is a reliable choice. It always supports dual displays after the driver is installed.

Yes, Kensington docks support laptop charging and provide power to connected devices. For phone charging, look for a battery icon next to the port — it typically provides 7.5W. On Thunderbolt™ docks, a downward-facing port can provide up to 15W for phone charging.

Kensington USB-C® dock like the SD4855P can support up to 100W of laptop charging. A Thunderbolt™ dock like the SD5765T can support up to 96W of laptop charging. Both provide more power than the typical 65W charger included with Surface laptops.

If your Surface has a Thunderbolt™ port or a USB-C® port that supports Alt Mode, the dock is plug-and-play and does not require any software driver. If your Surface does not support video output over USB-C® or USB-A, use it with the SD4785P, which requires installing the DisplayLink® driver to enable video display via software.

Yes, all Designed for Surface (DFS) docks have been tested and certified for use with Microsoft Surface devices. Look for DFS-certified docks listed here to find the right dock for your Surface device's host port technology

Check your Surface's specs on the Microsoft website or in the user manual, typically under 'Ports and charging.'

• If it says "USB-C® with USB4®/Thunderbolt™ 4 ports" and includes the word "Thunderbolt™," use a Thunderbolt dock like SD5765T or SD5750T for dual displays.
• If it only says "USB-C," use a USB-C Alt Mode dock like SD4855P or SD4845P.
• If it only has USB 3.0 ports, it doesn't support video or power delivery. Use a DisplayLink® dock like the SD4785P for video output and the Surface power adapter to charge your device.