Kensington Launches Thunderbolt 5 Dock with 80 Gbps Bandwidth

Kensington launched the SD5010T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station. Forbes reported that the device delivers up to 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth and up to 120 Gbps for video-intensive workflows. The dock supports up to three 4K displays at 144 Hz on Windows laptops.

It can also drive two 8K displays at 60 Hz on Windows systems through two HDMI ports and one Thunderbolt 5 port. On compatible MacBook models with M4 or M5 chips, it handles two 4K displays at 60 Hz via HDMI ports or one 4K display at 60 Hz plus one up to 6K via the Thunderbolt 5 port. M5 Pro and M5 Max chips extend support to three external displays.

The SD5010T5 provides up to 140 W of USB-C Power Delivery 3.1 charging. It features a 13-in-1 port layout that includes two Thunderbolt 5 ports, two HDMI ports, multiple USB-A and USB-C ports, a 3.5 mm audio jack, two SD and microSD 4.0 slots, and a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port. The SD and microSD readers support UHS-II speeds.

The dock works with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, and USB-C devices running Windows 11 version 23H2 or later and macOS 14.5 or later. Its chassis uses 100 percent post-consumer recycled aluminum, and packaging is FSC-certified. Kensington offers an optional mounting bracket and free DockWorks software for Windows users.

Giovanni Sena, Kensington SVP and general manager, stated that Thunderbolt 5 sets a new standard for performance and that the SD5010T5 makes that power practical for everyday professionals. The product carries a limited three-year warranty and is compatible with Kensington security slots.

Belkin launched a competing 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock in China at approximately $338 with similar 140 W power delivery and up to 120 Gbps bandwidth.

Baseus released its Spacemate RD1 Pro 15-port station at $300 days earlier.