Kensington has entered the burgeoning Thunderbolt 3 dock market with its own offering, with security options and a mounting kit setting it apart from the others.
The Kensington SD5000T has a front-mounted USB 3.0 type-A port, and a USB 3.1 Gen 1 type-C port on the front. On the rear is a fairly standard array of ports with another USB type-A port, the two Thunderbolt 3 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, audio in and out, and a full-size DisplayPort.
Yes, the power supply is giant. Unlike some early offerings, the SD5000T provides full 85W charging power to connected machines because of it. The included Thunderbolt 3 cable is a passive 18-inch one, and is basically useless as is the case with most of the docks we've looked at.
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The dock is lighter than every other dock we've tested, but the same size as most. This is positive or negative depending on your use case -- but if you have to toss it in a bag and go, it is certainly a plus.
What's different about the dock is twofold. Kensington has included its security slot on the back, allowing the $350 dock to be secured in an business or institutional environment. Security cables are sold separately.
Additionally, the company also sells a VESA mounting bracket for the dock, allowing it to be secured to the back of a display in one of four directions. The dock's mounting plate can be used in conjunction with a VESA mount, allowing for a wall- or stand-mounted monitor.
Initial testing shows no problems with connectivity, or the dual 4K feature. AppleInsider will detail performance in a future review.
The Kensington SD5000T Thunderbolt 3 dock sells for $349.99 and is available from Amazon. The VESA Mounting plate is an additional $10, and available through Kensington.