Kensington recently released its latest docking station that could fully unlock the potential of the best laptops, or even desktops, with its plethora of input and output ports. Meet the Kensington SD5800T – a Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Quad Video docking station. The SD5800T features two DisplayPorts, two HDMI ports, several USB Type-A and USB-C ports, dedicated card readers, a headphone jack, and an ethernet port. This docking station is geared towards professionals working with multiple screens/displays and requires several USB ports. It’s now available on Amazon here, and you can check out more details from the news release below.
New Kensington SD5800T Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Docking Station Supports More Screens, More Speed, and More Ports to Maximize Productivity for Professionals and Creatives.
Kensington has unveiled the SD5800T Thunderbolt™ 4 and USB4® Quad Video Docking Station, a high-performance plug-and-play solution. This docking station effortlessly supports up to four 4K monitors, offers fast data transfer at up to 40Gbps, delivers up to 100W of power delivery, and boasts 16 connectivity ports. Designed to unlock the capabilities of premium laptops, it provides a streamlined solution for professionals and home office users.
The SD5800T offers a seamless plug-and-play experience without the need for drivers or downloads. As one of the early Thunderbolt™ 4 docks supporting Quad 4K displays, it is compatible with Windows, macOS, Thunderbolt™ 4, Thunderbolt™ 3, USB4®, and USB-C® devices. Tailored for graphic designers, video editors, and animators, its 16-in-1 design incorporates UHS-II SD and Micro SD card readers for high-speed swift file transfers.
Features and Benefits of the SD5800T Thunderbolt™ 4 and USB4® Quad Video Docking Station
- Universal Compatibility – Optimized to work with different devices and operating systems, the SD5800T is compatible with Thunderbolt™ 4, Thunderbolt™ 3, USB4®, and USB-C® devices running Windows (10 or later) or macOS (11 or later).
- Maximize Visual Productivity – SD5800T supports up to four external displays via two HDMI® and two DisplayPort™ (DP) ports, providing options to accommodate different setups. The dock supports quad 4K @ 60Hz or single 8K @ 60Hz with DSC enabled on Windows laptops, and dual 6K @ 60Hz on MacBook models with M1 Pro, M1 Max, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chipsets.
- Fast Data Transfer – Next-level Thunderbolt™ experience transfers data, video, and audio at speeds up to 40Gbps and blocks peripheral devices from unauthorized access to system memory using Intel VT-d DMA protection.
- Productive 16-in-1 Design – SD5800T incorporates 16 connectivity ports, including HDMI® (2), DisplayPort™ (2), Thunderbolt™ host, USB-C®2 Gen2, USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (3), USB-A 3.2 Gen1 (2), USB-A 2.0, combo audio jack, SD and Micro SD card readers (2), and 2.5Gbps Ethernet.
- Up to 100W Power Delivery – Ideal for devices that require higher power, the SD5800T delivers up to 100W (98W certified) of Power Delivery to compatible laptops while powering connected accessories.
- Space-saving Design – The SD5800T offers a zero-footprint mounting option, enabling users to mount the dock out of the way to maximize desktop space and provide a tidier workspace. Integrated lock slots enable users to protect the dock from theft with a Kensington cable lock (sold separately).
- Customizable Performance – Free Kensington DockWorks™ software provides features such as Wi-Fi® auto-switch, MAC address ID pass-through and reset, and device connection monitoring to deliver the best connection, performance, and security from the SD5800T.
Lisa Schuiteboer Shuler, Manager of Product Marketing, Global Marketing at Kensington:
“While today’s premium laptops are designed to meet the advanced computing needs of professionals, including support for multiple monitors and ultra-fast data transfer speeds, the docking station has been the bottleneck for leveraging the full capabilities of these machines in a desktop environment,”. “The SD5800T enables users to truly unlock the full potential of the laptop with the ability to instantly connect up to four external monitors, transfer data at ultra-fast speeds, and connect to a wide variety of accessories and devices, through a single Thunderbolt™ or USB4® port.”
Pricing and Availability
The Kensington SD5800T Thunderbolt™ 4 and USB4® Quad Video Docking Station (K32856NA) comes with a three-year limited warranty and professional support. It is currently available in North America through Amazon. It comes with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $379.99, but Amazon currently lists it at only $299.99. Visit the link below for the latest pricing and availability.
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Kensington SD5800T Docking Station (K32856NA) is available on Amazon.com here.
Kensington SD5800T Docking Station Specifications
| Connection Technology: | Thunderbolt™ 4 |
| Driverless: | Yes |
| Additional Screen Outputs: | 4 |
| Video Ports: | DisplayPort, HDMI |
| Maximum Resolution: | 8K |
| Power Delivery : | 98W |
| Operating System(s): | macOS, Windows |
| SD Card Reader: | Yes |
| Number of USB Ports: | 7 |
| USB Fast Charging: | Yes |
| Docking Station Family: | The Innovator |
| DockWorks: | Yes |
| Best For: | Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB4 devices running Windows 10 or later, or macOS 11 or later. Supports Single 8K or Quad 4K video. |
| Compatibility: | macOS 11 or above, Windows 10 or above |
| Card Reader: | SD Card Slot (UHS-II, SD4.0) |
| USB-A Ports: | 6 USB-A ports: 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps, 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps, 1 x USB-A 2.0 480Mbps. |
| USB-C Ports: | 1 x USB-C® 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps |
| Audio: | 1 x 3.5mm Combo Microphone & Headphone Port (front) |
| Data Transfer Speeds: | Supports up to 40Gbps data transfer speed |
| Ethernet Speed (Mbps): | 10, 100, 1000 Actual Ethernet speeds may vary depending on, but not limited to, Internet bandwidth, Ethernet cables, network switches, and the hardware and firmware performance of the host computer., 2500 |
| Maximum Resolution Supported: | Single 8K 60Hz or Quad 4K 60Hz |
| Mounting Option: | Maximize desktop space and reduce desktop cable clutter via our optional Docking Station Mounting Bracket (K34050WW) |
| Warranty: | Limited 3-year |
| Plug & Play: | Plug & Play installation without need for drivers or downloads |
| Security Slot Compatibility: | Kensington Nano Security Slot, Kensington Security Slot |
| System Requirements: | Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C devices running Windows 10 or above, or macOS 11 or above. |
| Thunderbolt Ports: | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 Host Port. |
| USB-C Power Delivery: | Supports USB-C PD 3.0 (Up to 100W of laptop charging, 98W certified) |
| Video Output: | 2 x DisplayPort v1.4, 2 x HDMI v2.1 |
| 4K Support: | Yes |
