Thunderbolt™ 5 Docking Station
Seamless multi-monitor setups, 80Gbps transfers, 120Gbps bandwidth boost, and 140W power delivery.
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Seamless multi-monitor setups, 80Gbps transfers, 120Gbps bandwidth boost, and 140W power delivery.
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Kensington’s enterprise-grade docking solutions provide broad device compatibility, multiple connectivity ports, and certifications such as Intel® Evo™. Our plug-and-play USB-C® and Thunderbolt™ solutions ensure seamless integration. DisplayLink® technology enables easy, scalable corporate deployments for IT teams. We offer a variety of solutions to meet your corporate needs.
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![]() Enterprise Users with Thunderbolt™ laptops |
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Problem | What’s the best docking solution for mixed laptop environments with various brands and models? | Looking for a docking solution that doesn’t require driver installation, yet still supports multiple displays and essential peripherals in IT-managed or corporate environments? | What’s the best dock for departments using high-performance Thunderbolt™ laptops? |
Solution | DisplayLink® GPU-agnostic docks are ideal for corporate setups. It supports broad compatibility across old and new laptops and enables seamless multi-display installations with enterprise-ready driver deployment. | USB-C® plug-and-play driverless docks support up to three displays, charges your laptop,and connects key peripherals—no drivers needed. | Thunderbolt™ docking stations are great for laptops equipped with Thunderbolt™, offering high-speed data transfer and support for high-resolution displays. They are an ideal dock for demanding workflows. |
Technology | USB-C® + DisplayLink® | USB-C® Alt Mode | Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt™ 5 |
Driver required? | Driver required for higher resolutions, multi-display support, and broader device compatibility. | Plug and play | Plug and play |
External Monitor | Up to Quad 4K @ 60Hz (up to 10 Gbps bandwidth) | Up to Triple 4K @ 30Hz (up to 10 Gbps bandwidth) | Up to Triple 4K @144Hz Thunderbolt™ 5 (up to 80 Gbps bandwidth) |
Summary | Ideal for mixed environments with legacy laptops, Windows and Chrome OS devices, and a variety of brands. Enhance productivity with up to 10 Gbps data transfer and support for multiple displays. | Ideal for corporate Windows USB-C® Alt Mode laptops seeking a driverless solution. Increase productivity with support for up to three displays and up to 10 Gbps data transfer rate. | For power users equipped with high-performance Thunderbolt™ laptops, this setup supports 8K high-resolution displays, refresh rates of up to 144Hz, and blazing-fast data transfer speeds—up to 40 Gbps with Thunderbolt™ 4 or up to 80 Gbps with Thunderbolt™ 5. |
Featured Dock | SD4790P EQ USB-C® and USB-A 10Gbps Quad 4K Hybrid Dock | SD4842P EQ USB-C® 10Gbps Triple Video Driverless Docking Station | SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt™ 5 Triple 4K Docking Station |
SKU | K33610NA | K32810NA | K35201NA |
Explore DisplayLink® Docks | Explore USB-C® Driverless Docks | Explore Thunderbolt™ Docks |
Combining Thunderbolt™ 4 and DisplayLink® technologies, this high-performance dock supports blazing-fast 40Gbps data transfer, up to four 4K displays, and universal compatibility across Windows and macOS. Ideal for creative professionals and multitaskers, the SD5910T delivers the flexibility and speed needed for demanding workflows.
DisplayLink® enables seamless corporate installations, simplifying multi-display setups for businesses of all sizes. By deploying host software and firmware together, it ensures interoperability, a consistent user experience, and flexible version management—empowering IT teams to adapt to evolving display needs.
Kensington provides docking solutions with a variety of port options, including docks that come with SD card slots, HDMI and DisplayPort for video, Ethernet ports, USB ports for connecting your mouse and keyboard, headset, webcam, and many other peripherals.
DockWorks™ is a free software tool for Windows users. It helps IT managers boost efficiency with the System Snapshot feature, enabling quick log downloads for fast support and customized solutions. All data is used solely for diagnostics and remains private.
Kensington docking solutions are compatible with major PC brands and customer-specified devices. They exceed OEM standards, backed by certifications and a three-year limited warranty, including recognition such as Intel® Evo™, and the Microsoft Surface® Award.
![]() SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt™ 5 Triple 4K Docking Station |
![]() SD5800T Thunderbolt™ 4 and USB4® Quad Video Docking Station |
![]() SD5760T Thunderbolt™ 4 Dual 4K Docking Station |
![]() SD5910T EQ Thunderbolt™ 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock with DisplayLink® Technology |
![]() SD4790P EQ USB-C® and USB-A 10Gbps Quad 4K Hybrid Dock |
![]() SD4842P EQ USB-C® 10Gbps Triple Video Driverless Docking Station |
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Item # | K35201NA | K32856NA | K34110NA | K35233NA | K33610NA | K32810NA |
Best for | Thunderbolt™ 5 laptops that support triple display | Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 laptops | Thunderbolt™ 4 laptops | Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 laptops | USB-C® Gen 2 Alt Mode laptops | USB-C® Gen 2 Alt Mode laptops |
Support OS | Windows 11 or later | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later |
Connection Type | Thunderbolt™ 5 (up to 80Gbps, up to 120Gbps for video-intensive usage) | Thunderbolt™ 4 (up to 40Gbps) | Thunderbolt™ 4 (up to 40Gbps) | Thunderbolt™ 4 (up to 40Gbps) + DisplayLink® Technology | USB-C® (up to 10Gbps) + DisplayLink® Technology | USB-C® (up to 10Gbps) |
Power Delivery | up to 140W (PD3.1) | up to 98W | up to 96W | up to 96W | up to 100W | up to 100W |
Maximum resolution | Up to Single 8K @ 60Hz (via Thunderbolt™ port) Up to Dual 8K @ 60Hz Up to Triple 4K @ 144Hz (with Thunderbolt™ 5 bandwidth and DSC enabled) |
Up to Single 8K @ 60Hz (via HDMI) Up to Dual 4K @ 60Hz Up to Triple 4K @ 60Hz Up to Quad 4K @ 60Hz (with Thunderbolt™ 4 bandwidth and DSC enabled) |
Up to Single 8K @ 60Hz (via Thunderbolt™ port) Up to Dual 4K @ 60Hz Up to Quad 4K @ 60Hz (with Thunderbolt™ 4 bandwidth and DSC enabled) |
Up to Single 8K @ 60Hz (via Thunderbolt™ port) Up to Dual 4K @ 60Hz Up to Triple 4K @ 60Hz Up to Quad 4K @ 60Hz (with Thunderbolt™ 4 bandwidth and DSC enabled) |
Up to Single 4K @ 60Hz Up to Dual 4K @ 60Hz Up to Triple 4K @ 60Hz Up to Quad 4K @ 60Hz |
Up to Single 8K @ 30Hz Up to Dual 4K @ 60Hz Up to Triple 4K @ 30Hz (with DP1.4 HBR3 DSC enabled) |
I/O Ports | 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps (4.5W) 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps (7.5W) 1 x Thunderbolt™ 5 Downstream Facing Port (up to 60W) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 5 Downstream Facing Ports (up to 15W) 1 x SD Card Slot (UHS-II, SD4.0) 1 x Micro SD Slot (UHS-II, SD4.0) 1 x 2.5Gbps ethernet 1 x combo audio jack |
1 x USB-A 2.0 (up to 7.5W; BC1.2 charging) 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 5Gbps (up to 4.5W) 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps (up to 4.5W) 1 x USB-C® 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps (up to 7.5W) 2 x HDMI® 2 x DisplayPort 1 x SD Card Slot (UHS-II, SD4.0) 1 x Micro SD Slot (UHS-II, SD4.0) 1 x SD card reader 1 x Micro SD card reader 1 x 2.5Gbps ethernet 1 x combo audio jack |
2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 5Gbps (up to 4.5W) 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps (up to 7.5W) 1 x USB-C® 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps (up to 15W) 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Downstream Facing Port (up to 15W) 2 x HDMI® (DisplayLink) 2 x DisplayPort (DisplayLink) 1 x DisplayPort (up to 8K) 1 x SD Card Slot (UHS-II, SD4.0) 1 x Micro SD Slot (UHS-II, SD4.0) 1 x 2.5Gbps ethernet 1 x combo audio jack |
4 x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 2 x USB-C® 3.2 Gen2 3 x HDMI® 3 x DisplayPort 1 x 1Gbps ethernet 1 x combo audio jack |
4 x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 5Gbps (up to 4.5W) 1 x USB-C® 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps (up to 7.5W; BC1.2 charging) 1 x USB-C® 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps (up to 4.5W) 3 x HDMI® 3 x DisplayPort++ 1 x 1Gbps ethernet 1 x combo audio jack |
3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps (up to 4.5W) 2 x USB-C® 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps (up to 15W) 2 x HDMI® 1 x DisplayPort 1 x 1Gbps ethernet 1 x combo audio jack |
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To determine if a laptop docking station is compatible with your device:
Check USB-C® Alt Mode Support: Your laptop must support USB-C® Alt Mode or Thunderbolt™ for video, data, and power transfer. If it does, a USB-C® docking station will be compatible.
For Non-USB-C® Laptops: If your laptop does not support USB-C® Alt Mode or Thunderbolt™, a DisplayLink® docking station (also known as a GPU-agnostic docking station) is the best alternative for external display connectivity, but charging will require your laptop’s original power adapter.
For Thunderbolt™ Laptops: A Thunderbolt™ docking station is recommended for full bandwidth performance across data, video, and power delivery.
Thunderbolt™ 5 delivers twice the bandwidth of Thunderbolt™ 4, offering 80 Gbps (up to 120 Gbps for video) compared to Thunderbolt™ 4’s 40 Gbps.
Display Support: Thunderbolt™ 5 supports up to three 4K or dual 8K monitors, whereas Thunderbolt™ 4 supports dual 4K or a single 8K display.
Power Delivery: A typical Thunderbolt™ 5 docking station, like the Kensington SD5000T5, provides up to 140W charging, making it ideal for power-hungry devices.
Performance: Thunderbolt™ 5 is designed for gamers, content creators, and professionals who need higher speeds, more display options, and greater power.
Most Kensington docking stations do not require additional drivers and work seamlessly with Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS. However, for DisplayLink® docking stations, you may need to download the latest DisplayLink® driver if it is not preinstalled on your laptop. DisplayLink® docks enable additional external displays, overcoming the native display limitations of some laptops. Visit this site to download the DisplayLink® driver. Additionally, Kensington docking station performance can be improved with Kensington DockWorks™ software, which enhances network optimization and device management. Visit this page to learn more about Kensington DockWorks™.
Yes, but dual monitor support depends on your laptop:
USB-C® Alt Mode laptops: Can support dual or even triple displays when connected to a USB-C® docking station.
Thunderbolt™ laptops: With a Thunderbolt™ docking station, dual or more external monitors are supported.
If your laptop does not support dual external displays, look for a DisplayLink® dock, which enables additional external displays—overcoming the native display limitations of some laptops. Visit this site to download the DisplayLink® driver.