USB Connectivity

A pure USB hub is a lightweight, portable solution for users with basic connectivity needs, such as connecting peripherals. It does not support power pass-through charging. A mobile dock like UH1510P, on the other hand, includes power pass-through—allowing you to charge your laptop via a USB-C® power adapter (such as the laptop's included adapter or the Kensington 100W USB-C GaN Power Adapter, model K33821) while using the dock for connectivity.

It is a small device that converts one type of USB connection to another or allows a USB device to connect to a different type of port. Common types include:

• USB-C® to USB-A adapter -- lets you plug a USB-A device (like a flash drive) into a USB-C® port.
• USB-A to USB-C® M/F Adapter, like CA1020, lets you connect USB-C® accessories—such as phones, cables, or drives—to a USB-A port on a laptop or dock.
• USB to Ethernet adapter -- adds a wired internet connection via a USB port. For example USB-C to 2.5G Ethernet Adapter K38285WW

The mobile dock is lightweight and easy to carry, making it ideal for professionals on the go. It supports power pass-through, allowing you to charge your laptop and devices using either the laptop's adapter or Kensington's 100W GaN adapter (K33821). The UH1510P model supports up to triple 4K displays and is typically more cost-effective, as it does not include a built-in power source.

Yes, when the mobile dock is connected to a USB-C® power adapter using power pass-through, it can deliver power to the laptop while charging connected devices. It is recommended to use Kensington's 100W GaN adapter (K33821) to ensure sufficient power for both your laptop and phone.

In power pass-through mode, the mobile dock is connected to a USB-C® power adapter—such as Kensington's 100W GaN adapter (K33821)—to deliver power to your laptop and connected devices, including phone charging, while also supporting video output and data transfer.

In bus power mode, the dock draws power directly from the laptop's USB-C port. This power is limited (typically around 15W via a Thunderbolt™ port), so it's best used for basic functions like video output, data transfer, and low-power peripherals such as a mouse or keyboard.

Yes, Kensington USB-C® hubs are compatible with Windows, macOS, and Chromebooks for data transfer. However, video display behavior may vary by operating system. For example, macOS does not natively support MST (Multi-Stream Transport), which limits users to a single external display when using a USB-C® docking station. For Windows laptops with a USB-C® Alt Mode port, models like the UH1510P can support up to triple displays. On MacBooks, due to the lack of MST support over USB-C®, only one extended display is supported.