Kensington Docking Stations

One Cable In, Full Workstation Out

Kensington docking stations connect a laptop to dual monitors, gigabit Ethernet, USB peripherals, and up to 100W of pass-through charging through a single USB-C or Thunderbolt cable, simplifying hybrid office, hot-desking, and executive desk deployments. The lineup spans compact travel docks, USB-C hubs, Thunderbolt 4 docks, and universal DisplayLink models across the broader Kensington ecosystem of privacy screens, input devices, and security accessories. Browse all brands in the full docking stations category.

Kensington Docking Stations for Every Environment

• Hybrid and hot-desking offices — employees plug one cable into a Kensington SD5700T or SD4900P dock and instantly connect to dual monitors, a wired keyboard, a mouse, and the corporate network, then unplug and walk away in seconds
• Executive and power-user desks — Thunderbolt 4 docks like the SD5780T deliver the bandwidth for dual 4K 60 Hz displays, 10 Gbps external storage, and multiple USB-A peripherals without daisy-chaining adapters
• Conference rooms and huddle spaces — an under-table Kensington dock lets presenters connect to the room's display, camera, and speakerphone with one cable instead of hunting for dongles
• Education and computer labs — universal docking stations support a mixed fleet of Chromebooks, Windows laptops, and MacBooks from a single docking infrastructure, reducing adapter inventory and support tickets
• Remote worker kits — IT departments ship a Kensington dock as part of a work-from-home kit so remote employees get the same multi-monitor, wired-network experience they had in the office

Choosing the Right Kensington Docking Station

Kensington segments its docking station lineup by connectivity standard, and understanding the three main platforms helps narrow your selection. USB-C docks work with virtually any laptop that has a USB-C port. Thunderbolt 4 docks deliver up to 40 Gbps of total bandwidth for the most demanding multi-monitor and high-speed data workflows. Universal DisplayLink docks use driver-based video compression to push multi-monitor output over a standard USB connection, even USB-A, making them ideal for mixed or older laptop fleets.

USB-C vs. Thunderbolt 4

USB-C docks use DisplayPort Alt Mode for video output and support up to dual 4K at 30 Hz or single 4K at 60 Hz. Thunderbolt 4 docks use PCIe tunneling to deliver dual 4K at 60 Hz or single 8K alongside 10 Gbps USB data and up to 96W charging, all through one cable. If your organization's laptops have Thunderbolt 4 ports, the SD5780T and SD5700T deliver the best overall experience. For broader compatibility across Intel, AMD, Apple Silicon, and Qualcomm systems, USB-C docks like the SD4900P are the safer choice.

DockWorks Fleet Management

Kensington's free DockWorks software gives IT administrators remote firmware updates, dock health monitoring, and inventory management across the entire fleet. This is a meaningful advantage for organizations deploying dozens or hundreds of docks across multiple sites, where manual firmware updates would be impractical.

Complete Your Kensington Setup

• Kensington Privacy Screens — add a privacy filter to each monitor connected through your dock for a secure, compliance-ready workstation
• Kensington Mice — plug an ergonomic Kensington trackball or vertical mouse into your dock's USB-A port for a complete input solution
• Monitors — find the right displays to drive through your Kensington dock across every size and resolution
• Keyboards — complete the workstation with a keyboard connected through the dock's USB hub