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Kensington SD2500T Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Docking Station for Windows, MacBooks, and Surface; Dual 4K, 60W PD
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Brand | Kensington |
Color | black |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Compatible Devices | Windows, macOS |
Total USB Ports | 4 |
Product Dimensions | 5.83"L x 3.15"W x 0.69"H |
Number of Ports | 10 |
Wattage | 60 |
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hardware interface | usb | usb docking station, usb, displayport, hdmi, ethernet | usb c, usb3.1 a, 3 5 mm audio, displayport, hdmi, ethernet, usb docking station | usb docking station | thunderbolt, ethernet, hdmi, usb c, microsd, usb3.0 | usb, hdmi, ethernet, thunderbolt |
number of ports | 10 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 |
number of usb ports | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
HDMI ports | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
compatible devices | macOS, Windows | Windows Laptops, MacBook Pro, imac, mac mini | MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Microsoft Surface Pro 7 | Windows PC, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Surface Pro | Laptops | MacBook, Microsoft Surface Pro |
weight | — | 1 pounds | 2.8 pounds | 1.1 pounds | 0.79 pounds | 1.9 pounds |
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SD2500T Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Dual 4K Hybrid Nano Dock with 60W PD - Win/Mac
The SD2500T Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Dual 4K Hybrid Nano Dock with 60W PD - Win/Mac is the perfect, ultra-compact, full-featured Thunderbolt 3 laptop docking station. Features include universal compatibility, Single 8K or Dual 4K video output, 60W Power Delivery, UHS II SD 4.0 card readers, and free Kensington DockWorks software. It’s the ideal laptop docking station for a productive workplace.
- True universal compatibility
- Thunderbolt 3 technology
- Single 8K or Dual 4K video output for Thunderbolt 3-enabled devices
- USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode devices (HBR3: Single 4K @ 60Hz or Dual 4K @ 30Hz) and (HBR2: Single 4K 30Hz or Dual 1080p @ 60Hz)
- 60W Power Delivery
- Ultra compact size saves valuable space and keeps desktop tidy
- 10-Port Productive desktop setup
- UHS II SD 4.0 card readers
- Free Kensington DockWorks software
USB-C Thunderbolt 3 Dock – FAQ
Q: Do all Thunderbolt 3 desktop docking stations support USB-C laptops as well?
A: No, but this dock does. In order for a Thunderbolt 3 desktop docking station to be compatible with USB-C laptops, the docking station must use the Intel Titan Ridge chipset.
Q: Is this dock compatible with laptops that can only connect via a USB-A port?
A: No
Q: Does this dock require driver installation?
A: With macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above and Windows 10, the operating system will download and install the necessary drivers automatically. Please be sure your Intel Thunderbolt software is installed. For more details see www.thunderbolttechnology.net/updates
Q: Does this dock support USB Power Delivery (PD)?
A: Supports USB-C PD 3.0 (60W of laptop charging)
Q: What if my device has a USB-C port but it doesn’t support Power Delivery (PD)?
A: Unfortunately, charging will not be supported then. However, data and video functionality will still be supported.
Q: How many monitors does the dock support and what are the max resolution supported?
A: Thunderbolt 3 - Single Monitor: 8K @ 30Hz or Dual Monitors: 4K @ 60Hz // USB-C Alt Mode Single 4K 60Hz or Dual 4K @ 30Hz for HBR3 laptops and Single 4K 30Hz or Dual 1080p @ 60Hz for HBR2 laptops
Q: My computer supports dual-monitor extended mode, but there is no display on the 2nd monitor.
A: Sometimes the 2nd monitor will not automatically be displayed. You may have to use the Intel, Nvidia, or other compatible graphics card settings application to ‘unhide’ the second monitor.
Q: Does the dock support fast-charging for my phone?
A: Yes, the front USB Type-A and Type-C ports supports 5V/1.5A
Q: Can I use other USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 cables (not from the original box) on this dock?
A: No, we can only assure the Kensington cables shipping with the dock would work. USB cables can vary greatly between different manufacturers. We recommend users to contact Kensington for replacement if needed.
Q: My Mac system included a 61W power adapter, will this dock still charge my system?
A: Yes, but the charge speed can vary based on the docking station in question. This dock supports up to 60W of charging, making it a great solution for your MacBook
Q: Is there a way to mount the dock behind my monitor?
A: No, but we do offer other docking stations like SD5300T or SD2400T that do support VESA mounting.
Q: Will this dock work with Kensington’s DockWorks software?
A: Yes, however, please visit www.kensington.com/dockworks/ for a complete list of the docking stations that are compatible with DockWorks.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 4.9 x 8.2 x 2.9 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.09 pounds |
ASIN | B08KQ9JQZR |
Item model number | K36400NA |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #58,058 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #584 in Laptop Docking Stations |
Date First Available | October 5, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Kensington |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
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The SD2500T Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Dual 4K Hybrid Nano Dock with 60W PD - Win/Mac is the perfect, ultra-compact, full-featured Thunderbolt 3 laptop docking station. Features include universal compatibility, Single 8K or Dual 4K video output, 60W power delivery, UHS II SD 4.0 card readers, free Kensington DockWorks software. It’s the ideal laptop docking station for a productive workplace.
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Customers like the ease of setup and recognition of the docking station. For example, they mention it's simple to connect and disconnect the laptop, and provides reliable connectivity. That said, some complain about connectivity and lag. Opinions are mixed on quality, ports, and value.
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Customers like the ease of setup of the docking station. They mention that it makes it relatively simple to connect and disconnect the laptop, and to use. They also say that the wiring was simple, and that there are no other settings or configurations needed.
"...The set-up was seamless and it blew me away...." Read more
"...this for my wife and was pol pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to setup...." Read more
"this works great with my older computer. It is easy to just plug in one cable and have multiple monitors" Read more
"...is a Kensington, and I remember that it was exceptionally easy to set up and install, so I bought the newer version of the same model...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the recognition of the docking station. They mention that it is a great product that provides reliable connectivity for their laptops. Some customers also mention that the dock looks promising and that all of their peripherals dock and undock extremely well.
"This docking station is great and works perfectly! The conversion attachments are just what I needed! Recommended!" Read more
"...All of my perephials dock and undock extremely well...." Read more
"...This is a great docking station and gives me just the setup I want. It was very easy to install the drivers and it runs everything well...." Read more
"This is a great Thunderbolt docking station and you won't find one(thunderbolt dock) that supports dual monitor display at 4k@60Hz at this price...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the docking station. They mention that it works as advertised, the connection is fast and reliable, and the monitors run smoothly. Customers are also happy with the responsiveness of the product and the audio sync issues.
"...Overall Experience: It's been pretty awesome, I've noticed little to no lag at all when dragging stuff between monitors, no delay or sync issues..." Read more
"...There is no lag or jumping like I've seen with other USB-based video. YouTube videos look great. I'm not a gamer so I can't comment on that...." Read more
"...The dock works well, and I’m very pleased with how responsive it is with the computer and components. Recommended!" Read more
"...mode (starts in mirror mode)... Once this is configured, connection time is under 5 seconds when you reconnect the dock..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the docking station. Some mention that it works great, while others say that their DisplayLink devices have stopped working.
"...The provided DVI to VGA adapter works perfectly, with a VGA connection to my old Dell monitor (at least 8 years old)...." Read more
"...Overall Experience: It's been pretty awesome, I've noticed little to no lag at all when dragging stuff between monitors, no delay or sync issues..." Read more
"...I was having the ethernet just stop working after a while, usually happening at least once per sitting...." Read more
"...with a 11th gen i7 (on the lower end mobile i7) and it has worked great for the most part...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ports of the docking station. Some like the multiple USB ports, especially the front-facing ports. They say it provides extra ports for a wireless mouse and keyboard, and can charge all devices. However, others say that one of the USB-2 ports did not work, and it only has 2 USB 3.8 ports and 4 USB 2.0 ports. Customers also mention that the dock only has ports for DVI and HDMI, so it's a pretty manual process.
"...The dock also provides a few ports that are easily in reach such as SD Card, headphone jack, and a couple of nearby USB ports so that you're not..." Read more
"...5. No usb 3.0 ports at the back makes it unusable.Do not buy." Read more
"...So far it seems pretty darn solid. I like the multiple USB ports, especially the front-facing ports. It's a keeper, but not perfect...." Read more
"...In/output ports stopped working." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the electronic device docking station. Some mention it's well worth the price, a cheaper more universal solution to proprietary docking stations, and a great buy, while others say that it'll be a big waste of money. Some say that the product is too expensive to last less than a year and provides nothing for the added cost.
"...First, why are these things so expensive?..." Read more
"...The Kensington dock allowed this to happen at a reasonable price." Read more
"Extremely poor product for the high price.1. Connected this to a high performing gaming laptop via usb 3.02...." Read more
"...The price was reasonable...." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the connectivity of the docking station. They say that it has a loose connection and drops monitor connections non-stop. Some customers also report issues with the display ports and the power connection.
"...It doesn't show as being disconnected, it just doesn't pass traffic through and everything needing network connectivity times out...." Read more
"...That was too much. So now I have no monitor and no Internet connected to it (because the Internet is only 300 Mbps, not 1Gbps)...." Read more
"...4 or 5 times since I got this docking station and I have NO connection issues with anything...." Read more
"Ok first off while it will connect to a USB C port it will not bring over the power connection to a laptop through a USB C port so just because it..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the lag of the docking station. They mention that it lags with bad video, the HDMI display output is super slow, and the screens are laggy. Some say that it slows their laptop down to a crawl. Overall, some customers are not happy with the performance of the product.
"...directly to the laptop but after a while I noticed a TON of lag with the mouse...the keyboard was fine...." Read more
"...when I plug that same cable into the Docking station, the video fails to transmit...." Read more
"...is that the network speed I got from this docking station was slower than my 5G WIFI...." Read more
"...3. HDMI display output is super slow and laggy4. The dock software doesn't open even with admin rights after multiple reinstalls.5...." Read more
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Well, I connected everything to that USB-C doc, and the USB devices worked - but not the monitors. After some research, I discovered my HP 15-ef2033dx laptop (purchased at a great Black Friday price), does not support external monitors through the USB-C. Duh - I should have paid more attention.
So, I found this Kensington Dock on Amazon, read the description carefully and watched the videos produced by Kensington. Convinced myself that this bad boy is for me. Got it yesterday, hooked everything up, and voila - my old external monitors work like a champ. And, because the Kensington dock has its own power supply, I can leave my laptop lid closed - I have no need for 3 displays - and the 2 external monitors work great in this mode. When I'm done working, I just turn off the monitors, leave the laptop in sleep mode, and then wake it up by simply activating with the mouse or keyboard. The provided DVI to VGA adapter works perfectly, with a VGA connection to my old Dell monitor (at least 8 years old).
And - the dock also has an audio output port, so I can connect my external speakers also completely to the Dock - the audio jack as well as USB for the power. (The dock also has an audio input port if you want to connect a microphone.)
I could not be happier. If you have a laptop with a USB-C which doesn't support external monitors, or a laptop with USB3.0 type A only, this is for you.
First impression: I was super hesitant about purchasing the product because I had tried an IOGear (or something like that) USB display module before that, too, used DisplayLink. I had soooo many problems with it...well actually just like one or two but they were happening frequently and in my mind I came to associate the problems with DisplayLink, not the module. So when I saw that this docking station used DisplayLink as well I was nervous but the reviews were so positive that I figured the previous problems might have been with the module itself. My first impression: nice looking piece, looks kinda like a router, solid packaging though it was difficult to remove initially.
Setup: I literally just plugged my monitors into the back of the docking station as well as two ext. hdds and the speakers. I then plugged the docking station into a surge protector and connected it to my laptop via the provided usb. For those of you who are confused as I was at first, all of the video goes through the usb cable, so you can have two external displays without plugging anything into your laptop's video output. My laptop recognized the docking station and a window popped up where I could install the drivers that I wanted (one for audio, one for video, etc). The set-up was seamless and it blew me away. As soon as the drivers were installed the monitors came to life, I don't even think it required a restart (though it may have but I don't think it did).
Overall Experience: It's been pretty awesome, I've noticed little to no lag at all when dragging stuff between monitors, no delay or sync issues with audio, the hdds are fast as ever, I'm blown away really. I've only really noticed two semi-issues--playing two separate videos on the two monitors creates problems, even when they're not playing in full screen. Also (and this may not be the module, I'm not sure) but when I first hooked everything up, I decided to leave my wireless mouse and keyboard connected directly to the laptop but after a while I noticed a TON of lag with the mouse...the keyboard was fine. I changed the batteries and still, TONS of lag...to the point where it was unusuable. But when I moved the receivers to the docking station, the problem was gone. Not sure what happened there, I had never had an issue with the mouse before so I'm not sure if that has anything to do with the docking station or not. OVERALL: awesome purchase that I highly, highly, highly recommend.
It isn't a perfect device though. I'm running the monitors and a USB 3.0 switch to it and it runs VERY hot. I was hoping to stash it away in the channel in the back of my desk, but I wouldn't want it touching wood 24/7. So it's on top of the aluminum laptop which isn't ideal, but in the channel it created an oven and had to be aborted. Even up on top, letting the cables pull down on it it a little so that the front is lifted a few mm, it's hot. Hot enough I wouldn't want to hold it. Going to try to let it float between the desk and wall and see if that helps.
I'd buy it again, but wish Kensington would have made the device a bit larger in favor of allowing for better cooling. It works and that is what matters. If it dies early I'll remember to update this.
Edit: Just an update, doesn't effect rating but of note. I am using it with a 11th gen i7 (on the lower end mobile i7) and it has worked great for the most part. It does run hot and I even am moving away from running the dual 4k on it to a single output and the HDMI from the device itself. I have a lot running on this device, and I did encounter a few times when the cpu was struggling with the workload and pushing both displays. Would get numerous symptoms. This was not a constant and would imagine for less demanding uses wouldn't have the same problems. BUT this is something to consider if you are using a less powerful device and intend on doing memory and / or CPU intense processes. This is not unique to this dock, and I have no comparison since all the other docks failed out of the box and no way to see if they would have been better or worse!
The other thing that came up is, I have to play with network settings often and once after disabling the ethernet it decided not to repopulate for a couple weeks. If I didn't have Wifi 6 and a VPN client that could have been a problem I would have had to troubleshoot. By the time I got around to it the problem had resolved itself.