Kensington Announces Availability of Worldwide First Intel-Certified Thunderbolt™ 5 Docking Station

SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station Features 11-in-1 Design to Unlock the Full Potential of Premium Laptops Equipped with Thunderbolt™ 5 Technology

BURLINGAME, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#contentcreators—Kensington, a worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals, is unlocking the full potential of Thunderbolt™ 5 laptops with the release of the SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt™ 5 Triple 4K Docking Station, the worldwide first Intel-certified Thunderbolt™ 5 dock. The powerful plug-and-play docking solution supports up to three 4K monitors, delivers data transfer speeds up to 120Gbps, provides 140W power delivery, and features an 11-in-1 design for enhanced versatility.

Supporting next-generation Thunderbolt™ 5 technology, the SD5000T5 is designed for professionals, content creators and gamers who need more screens to increase visual productivity, more speed to work with large files, support for multiple 4K monitors, and more ports for connecting to accessories. Optimized to work with different devices and operating systems, the plug-and-play SD5000T5 supports Thunderbolt™ 5 technology, Thunderbolt™ 4 technology, USB4^®, and USB-C^® devices running Windows (10 or later) or macOS (11 or later). The SD5000T provides up to 120Gbps of Bandwidth Boost and data transfer speeds up to 80Gbps to deliver peak performance and enhanced productivity to support professional tasks and next-level Thunderbolt™ 5 experiences.

“Professionals using premium and gaming laptops with Thunderbolt™ 5 want a plug-and-play dock that unlocks the full potential of their laptop without requiring software installations,” explained Giovanni Sena, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Kensington. “We are excited to announce the release of the SD5000T5, the first Intel certified Thunderbolt™ 5 docking solution that delivers ultra-fast data transfer speeds, support for multiple monitors, 11 connectivity ports, and 140W of power delivery to truly unlock the potential of the Thunderbolt™ 5 laptop.”

“Thunderbolt™ technology has become the mainstream connectivity port for mobile PCs and Thunderbolt™ 5 delivers significant improvements in connectivity speed and bandwidth,” explained Jason Ziller, Vice President and General Manager Client Connectivity Division at Intel. “Offering twice the bidirectional bandwidth of the previous generation, Thunderbolt 5 technology delivers next-level simplicity, reliability, compatibility, and performance to meet the growing needs of professionals, content creators, and gamers.”

Features and benefits of the SD5000T5 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station include:

• Triple 4K or Dual 8K Monitor Support – Supports Triple 4K @ 144Hz or Dual 8K @ 60Hz for Windows. Supports Dual 6K @ 60Hz for MacBook models with M1 Pro, M1 Max, M2 Pro, and M2 Max chipsets, and Single 4K @ 60Hz for MacBook models with M1/M2 base chipsets.
• Up to 140W Charging – Ideal for devices with higher power requirements, SD5000T5 provides plenty of power to support the dock, laptop, and connected accessories.
• Productive 11-in-1 Design – To enhance productivity and efficiency, SD5000T5 incorporates 11 connectivity ports including three (3) Thunderbolt™ 5 downstream, one (1) Thunderbolt™ 5 host, three (3) USB-A 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps, one (1) combo audio jack, two (2) SD or Micro Card readers, and 2.5Gbps Ethernet.
• Built-in SD and Micro SD Card Readers – The SD5000T5 delivers ultra-fast file transfer speeds via built-in UHS-II SD and Micros SD card readers to maximize productivity for users such as graphic designers, video editors, and animators.
• Zero-Footprint Mounting and Security Lock Slots – Mounting bracket (sold separately) allows the SD5000T5 to be mounted out of the way to promote a tidier workspace. Security cable lock slots are compatible with Kensington cable locks to provide a visual and physical theft deterrent.
• Kensington DockWorks™ Software – Free software enables customization to deliver the best connection, performance, and security from the SD5000T5.
• Sustainability Attributes – The outer case is composed of 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminum and ships with FSC certified packaging.

The Kensington SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt™ 5 Triple 4K Docking Station is covered by a three-year limited warranty and professional support and is available in North America through multiple channels, including Amazon and other online retailers.

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About Kensington

Kensington is a leading provider of desktop and mobile device accessories, trusted by IT, educators, business, and home office professionals around the world for more than 40 years. Kensington strives to anticipate the needs and challenges of the ever-evolving workplace and craft professional-tier award-winning solutions for organizations committed to providing peak professionals the tools they need to thrive. The company prides itself as the professionals’ choice, and on its core values surrounding design, quality and support.

In office and mobile environments, Kensington’s extensive portfolio of award-winning products provide trusted security, desktop productivity innovations, professional video conferencing, and ergonomic well-being.

Headquartered in Burlingame, California, Kensington is the inventor and a worldwide leader in laptop security locks. Kensington is a division of ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, which designs, manufactures and markets consumer and end-user products that help people work, learn and play. In addition to Kensington^®, ACCO Brands’ widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE^®, Five Star^®, Leitz^®, Mead^®, PowerA^®, Swingline^®, Tilibra and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE:ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com.

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