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Brand | Kensington |
Color | Black |
Hardware Interface | VGA |
Compatible Devices | Surface Laptop 1/2/3, Surface Pro 4/5/6/7/8, MacBooks, Surface Book 1/2/3, Windows laptops |
Total USB Ports | 6 |
Product Dimensions | 6.5"L x 3"W x 9.5"H |
Number of Ports | 10 |
Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
Total HDMI Ports | 1 |
Wattage | 1 |
About this item
- Universal USB Type "A" Dock works with laptops that have a USB-A port; also works with Surface Pro 9/8/7/6/5/4 Surface Laptop 5/4/3/2/1, Surface Books and MacBooks with a USB-C to USB-A adapter (includes dual display for all MacBooks (M1, M1 Pro, M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max and earlier)
- The USB-A cable (included) from your laptop to the docking station provides all the connectivity – so your displays and peripherals can stay at home or at the office – just attach the one USB-A cable and you're off and running
- 2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports (backwards compatible to USB 2.0) that support high-speed data transfer up to 5Gbps and phone charging; 4 USB 2.0 Ports for peripherals like a keyboard and mouse, printers, and other accessories; Gigabit (10/100/1000) ethernet; external headphone and microphone jacks with audio 2.0 for enhanced sound quality
- Dual Display resolution via DisplayLink of up to 2048x1152@60Hz including 1080P video via HDMI and DVI; single display resolution of up to 2560x1600 @60Hz (including QHD 2560x1440) via HDMI; add a third monitor using a USB-A to DVI DisplayLink adapter (Kensington part K33974AM or similar)
- DVI-to-VGA and DVI-to-HDMI adapters included for greater monitor compatibility; power supply included to power the dock and all the ports (does not supply power to a laptop)
- Watch the video to the left for more information setup and usage; for MacBooks download the latest Display Link drivers from the Display link website
- 2 year coverage and lifetime Kensington technical support included
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Easy to use | 4.1 | 4.4 | — | — | — | 4.5 |
Tech Support | 3.4 | 3.8 | — | — | — | 3.6 |
Sold By | Top Money Savers | BEASTRON | Amazon.com | Juyi Store | HDD Shop | Amazon.com |
hardware interface | vga | usb3.0, usb2.0, hdmi, ethernet, 3 5 mm audio | usb, hdmi, vga, microsd, ethernet | usb | usb, thunderbolt | usb |
number of ports | 10 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
number of usb ports | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
HDMI ports | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 |
compatible devices | MacBooks, Windows laptops, Surface Pro 4/5/6/7/8, Surface Laptop 1/2/3, Surface Book 1/2/3 | Windows, MacOS | Laptops | Windows 10, 8, 7,& legacy XP systems. Chromebook C340-15; SanDisk Cruise Glide; Razer Blade 2017 (gtx 1060); Pixel book go 2019/2020, Laptop 5590, HP Spectre Laptop 13-af001TU/ Spectre x360 13t/ Spectre folio/ Specter x369; Elitebook 840 G5 series/ Elitebook X2/ Elitebook x360 1030 G3/ Elitebook 745 G6/ Elitebook 830 G6/ 2018 HP Elite 800 G4;, Apple M1/ M2 and Intel Macs (with macOS 10.14 or later) /Microsoft Surface line/HP Spectre x360 series, /Dell XPS 13 & XPS 15 / Latitude, Lenovo Thinkpad T series. Latitute 7280/ Latitude 5310 2-in-1; Precision 7730/7750;, Envy Geforce mx250/ Envy x360 Laptop (15z-ds100); Z book 15u G3/ Zbook 17 G4, Lenovo Yoga 720-13IKB/ Yoga 730/ Yoga 900-13ISK/ Yoga 910/ Yoga 920/ Yoga 930/ Yoga 940-14IIL; 3rd generation Thinkpad Yoga; Yoga15 Thinkpad Ultrabook Pro;, Thinkpad E590/ Thinkpad P72/ Thinkpad T470/ Thinkpad X1 Carbon; Legion Y530; Lenovo C930/ T480s/ X390/ 81N8, Microsoft Surface Book 2/ Surface Go/ Surface Laptop 3; Surface Pro 7,Huawei Macbook Mate10 or later; Google Slate (2019); | MacBook Air | Dell Notebooks/ Tablet PC |
weight | 0.8 pounds | — | 599 grams | 100 grams | — | 0.63 pounds |
From the manufacturer
Multi-tasking Made Easy
Ultra-thin laptops and 2-in-1 convertibles like the Surface Pro offer great mobile productivity and a sleek design — but they also come up short on ports. As a result, you’re constantly plugging and unplugging peripherals. The Kensington USB 3.0 Dual 2K Docking Station turns one USB port into six so you can access all of your peripherals, including keyboard, mouse, printer, external hard drive, and more. And with dual HD video output, you can add two external monitors to boost productivity. The dock’s two USB 3.0 ports support super-speed data transfer of up to 5 Gbps.
- Extend mode: Share your desktop across multiple screens so you can view and work on multiple applications at once. Clone mode: Replicate the same content from your laptop to your secondary display.
- Two super-speed USB 3.0 ports are ideal when you want to transfer data from another device. Headphone and microphone jacks are also conveniently placed on the front of the dock. Connect your peripherals with four USB 2.0 ports strategically located on the back of the dock to keep your printer, keyboard, mice cables or wireless receivers hidden from view.
- Expand your workspace by adding additional monitors. Connect a DVI monitor to the DVI port or use the included DVI-VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor. If you have an HDMI monitor, connect directly into the HDMI port. You can also connect a second HDMI monitor to the DVI port using the included DVI-HDMI adapter. You can run both ports simultaneously.
- Intuitive display management console sits on your applications bar and allows you to easily switch between display modes, change the master monitor or adjust alignment and position of your screens.
Specifications:
- Best For: USB 3.0 Laptops, Ultrabooks & Windows Tablets, and Monitors that support up to 2K
- Connection Technology: USB 3.0 (DisplayLink)
- Compatibility: Windows 7 or above, macOS 10.14
- Number of Monitors Supported: 2 (additional monitors supported with multi-display adapter, sold separately)
- Video Ports: 1 x HDMI v1.2 and 1 x DVI-I (DVI-to-VGA and DVI-to-HDMI supported with included adapters)
- Maximum Resolution Supported: Single Monitor: 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz and Dual Monitors: 2048 x 1152 @ 60Hz
- Audio 2.0 for enhanced sound
- DisplayLink driver installation required. Download software from kensington.com or via Windows update. *Please always update your laptop to the latest DisplayLink driver.
- Free Kensington DockWorks Software enables the best connection, performance, and security from your Kensington dock.
USB 3.0 | USB-C & USB 3.0 (DisplayLink) | Thunderbolt 3 | |
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Customer Reviews |
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Operating System | Windows 7 or above, macOS 10.14 | Windows 7 or above, macOS 10.14 | Windows 10, macOS 10.14 |
Best For | USB 3.0 Laptops, Ultrabooks & Windows Tablets and Monitors that support up to 2K | USB-C or USB 3.0 Laptops & Ultrabooks and Monitors that support up to 2K | Thunderbolt 3 Laptops & Ultrabooks and Monitors that support up to 4K |
Video Output | 1 x HDMI v1.2 & 1 x DVI-I + DVI-to-VGA & DVI-to-HDMI adapters included | 1 x HDMI v1.3 & 1 x DisplayPort v1.1 ++ (use passive cables/adapters for HDMI or DVI conversion) | 1 x Thunderbolt 3 & 1 x HDMI v2.0 + USB-C to HDMI video adapter included |
Video Quality | Single Monitor: 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz and Dual Monitors: 2048 x 1152 @ 60Hz | Single Monitor: 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz and Dual Monitors: 2048 x 1152 @ 60Hz | Single Monitor: 5120 x 2880 @ 60Hz and Dual Monitors: 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz |
SD Card Reader | No | No | Yes |
USB 3.0 Ports | Front: 2 x USB 3.0 ports supporting 5V/0.9A & Back: 4 x USB 2.0 ports up to 480Mbps (does not support fast charging) | Front: 1 x USB 3.0 port with 5V/2.1A fast-charging & Back: 4 x USB 3.0 ports supporting 5V/0.9A | Front: 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 port with one supporting 5V/2.1A fast charging & Back: 3 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports supporting 5V/0.9A |
USB-C Ports | None | Front: 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 port with 5V/3A charging | Back: 1 x TB3 port supporting up to 15W & 1x TB3 port supporting up to 60W to connect to laptop |
Mounting Option | No | Yes | Yes |
GB Ethernet & Audio In/Out | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Security Slot Compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 3 x 9.5 x 6.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
ASIN | B009F7E730 |
Item model number | SD3500V |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #31,337 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #350 in Laptop Docking Stations |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 22, 2012 |
Manufacturer | Kensington |
Language | English |
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Make your laptop MacBook Surface Laptop and Surface Go tablet Ultra productive with the Kensington SD3500v USB 3 0 Universal docking station! Ultra book's and other super slim laptop computers are reliant on sleek good looks but often lack enough ports for connectivity As a result you are constantly plugging and unplugging peripherals to connect to the devices you need The Kensington USB 3 0 Dual docking station turns one USB port into six so that with one hot swappable USB connection you will have access to all of your peripherals up to eight peripherals plus two 1080HD video monitors
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Customers like the ease of setup and recognition of the docking station. For example, they mention it's simple to connect and disconnect the laptop, and provides reliable connectivity. That said, some complain about connectivity and lag. Opinions are mixed on quality, ports, and value.
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Customers like the ease of setup of the docking station. They mention that it makes it relatively simple to connect and disconnect the laptop, and to use. They also say that the wiring was simple, and that there are no other settings or configurations needed.
"...The set-up was seamless and it blew me away...." Read more
"...this for my wife and was pol pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to setup...." Read more
"this works great with my older computer. It is easy to just plug in one cable and have multiple monitors" Read more
"...is a Kensington, and I remember that it was exceptionally easy to set up and install, so I bought the newer version of the same model...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the recognition of the docking station. They mention that it is a great product that provides reliable connectivity for their laptops. Some customers also mention that the dock looks promising and that all of their peripherals dock and undock extremely well.
"...All of my perephials dock and undock extremely well...." Read more
"This docking station is great and works perfectly! The conversion attachments are just what I needed! Recommended!" Read more
"...This is a great docking station and gives me just the setup I want. It was very easy to install the drivers and it runs everything well...." Read more
"This is a great Thunderbolt docking station and you won't find one(thunderbolt dock) that supports dual monitor display at 4k@60Hz at this price...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the docking station. They mention that it works as advertised, the connection is fast and reliable, and the monitors run smoothly. Customers are also happy with the responsiveness of the product and the audio sync issues.
"...Overall Experience: It's been pretty awesome, I've noticed little to no lag at all when dragging stuff between monitors, no delay or sync issues..." Read more
"...There is no lag or jumping like I've seen with other USB-based video. YouTube videos look great. I'm not a gamer so I can't comment on that...." Read more
"...The dock works well, and I’m very pleased with how responsive it is with the computer and components. Recommended!" Read more
"...mode (starts in mirror mode)... Once this is configured, connection time is under 5 seconds when you reconnect the dock..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the docking station. Some mention that it works great, while others say that their DisplayLink devices have stopped working.
"...Overall Experience: It's been pretty awesome, I've noticed little to no lag at all when dragging stuff between monitors, no delay or sync issues..." Read more
"...with a 11th gen i7 (on the lower end mobile i7) and it has worked great for the most part...." Read more
"...I was having the ethernet just stop working after a while, usually happening at least once per sitting...." Read more
"...The provided DVI to VGA adapter works perfectly, with a VGA connection to my old Dell monitor (at least 8 years old)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ports of the docking station. Some like the multiple USB ports, especially the front-facing ports. They say it provides extra ports for a wireless mouse and keyboard, and can charge all devices. However, others say that one of the USB-2 ports did not work, and it only has 2 USB 3.8 ports and 4 USB 2.0 ports. Customers also mention that the dock only has ports for DVI and HDMI, so it's a pretty manual process.
"...The dock also provides a few ports that are easily in reach such as SD Card, headphone jack, and a couple of nearby USB ports so that you're not..." Read more
"...5. No usb 3.0 ports at the back makes it unusable.Do not buy." Read more
"...So far it seems pretty darn solid. I like the multiple USB ports, especially the front-facing ports. It's a keeper, but not perfect...." Read more
"...In/output ports stopped working." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the electronic device docking station. Some mention it's well worth the price, a cheaper more universal solution to proprietary docking stations, and a great buy, while others say that it'll be a big waste of money. Some say that the product is too expensive to last less than a year and provides nothing for the added cost.
"...First, why are these things so expensive?..." Read more
"...The Kensington dock allowed this to happen at a reasonable price." Read more
"Extremely poor product for the high price.1. Connected this to a high performing gaming laptop via usb 3.02...." Read more
"...The price was reasonable...." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the connectivity of the docking station. They say that it has a loose connection and drops monitor connections non-stop. Some customers also report issues with the display ports and the power connection.
"...It doesn't show as being disconnected, it just doesn't pass traffic through and everything needing network connectivity times out...." Read more
"...That was too much. So now I have no monitor and no Internet connected to it (because the Internet is only 300 Mbps, not 1Gbps)...." Read more
"...4 or 5 times since I got this docking station and I have NO connection issues with anything...." Read more
"Ok first off while it will connect to a USB C port it will not bring over the power connection to a laptop through a USB C port so just because it..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the lag of the docking station. They mention that it lags with bad video, the HDMI display output is super slow, and the screens are laggy. Some say that it slows their laptop down to a crawl. Overall, some customers are not happy with the performance of the product.
"...directly to the laptop but after a while I noticed a TON of lag with the mouse...the keyboard was fine...." Read more
"...when I plug that same cable into the Docking station, the video fails to transmit...." Read more
"...is that the network speed I got from this docking station was slower than my 5G WIFI...." Read more
"...3. HDMI display output is super slow and laggy4. The dock software doesn't open even with admin rights after multiple reinstalls.5...." Read more
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First impression: I was super hesitant about purchasing the product because I had tried an IOGear (or something like that) USB display module before that, too, used DisplayLink. I had soooo many problems with it...well actually just like one or two but they were happening frequently and in my mind I came to associate the problems with DisplayLink, not the module. So when I saw that this docking station used DisplayLink as well I was nervous but the reviews were so positive that I figured the previous problems might have been with the module itself. My first impression: nice looking piece, looks kinda like a router, solid packaging though it was difficult to remove initially.
Setup: I literally just plugged my monitors into the back of the docking station as well as two ext. hdds and the speakers. I then plugged the docking station into a surge protector and connected it to my laptop via the provided usb. For those of you who are confused as I was at first, all of the video goes through the usb cable, so you can have two external displays without plugging anything into your laptop's video output. My laptop recognized the docking station and a window popped up where I could install the drivers that I wanted (one for audio, one for video, etc). The set-up was seamless and it blew me away. As soon as the drivers were installed the monitors came to life, I don't even think it required a restart (though it may have but I don't think it did).
Overall Experience: It's been pretty awesome, I've noticed little to no lag at all when dragging stuff between monitors, no delay or sync issues with audio, the hdds are fast as ever, I'm blown away really. I've only really noticed two semi-issues--playing two separate videos on the two monitors creates problems, even when they're not playing in full screen. Also (and this may not be the module, I'm not sure) but when I first hooked everything up, I decided to leave my wireless mouse and keyboard connected directly to the laptop but after a while I noticed a TON of lag with the mouse...the keyboard was fine. I changed the batteries and still, TONS of lag...to the point where it was unusuable. But when I moved the receivers to the docking station, the problem was gone. Not sure what happened there, I had never had an issue with the mouse before so I'm not sure if that has anything to do with the docking station or not. OVERALL: awesome purchase that I highly, highly, highly recommend.
It isn't a perfect device though. I'm running the monitors and a USB 3.0 switch to it and it runs VERY hot. I was hoping to stash it away in the channel in the back of my desk, but I wouldn't want it touching wood 24/7. So it's on top of the aluminum laptop which isn't ideal, but in the channel it created an oven and had to be aborted. Even up on top, letting the cables pull down on it it a little so that the front is lifted a few mm, it's hot. Hot enough I wouldn't want to hold it. Going to try to let it float between the desk and wall and see if that helps.
I'd buy it again, but wish Kensington would have made the device a bit larger in favor of allowing for better cooling. It works and that is what matters. If it dies early I'll remember to update this.
Edit: Just an update, doesn't effect rating but of note. I am using it with a 11th gen i7 (on the lower end mobile i7) and it has worked great for the most part. It does run hot and I even am moving away from running the dual 4k on it to a single output and the HDMI from the device itself. I have a lot running on this device, and I did encounter a few times when the cpu was struggling with the workload and pushing both displays. Would get numerous symptoms. This was not a constant and would imagine for less demanding uses wouldn't have the same problems. BUT this is something to consider if you are using a less powerful device and intend on doing memory and / or CPU intense processes. This is not unique to this dock, and I have no comparison since all the other docks failed out of the box and no way to see if they would have been better or worse!
The other thing that came up is, I have to play with network settings often and once after disabling the ethernet it decided not to repopulate for a couple weeks. If I didn't have Wifi 6 and a VPN client that could have been a problem I would have had to troubleshoot. By the time I got around to it the problem had resolved itself.
Well, I connected everything to that USB-C doc, and the USB devices worked - but not the monitors. After some research, I discovered my HP 15-ef2033dx laptop (purchased at a great Black Friday price), does not support external monitors through the USB-C. Duh - I should have paid more attention.
So, I found this Kensington Dock on Amazon, read the description carefully and watched the videos produced by Kensington. Convinced myself that this bad boy is for me. Got it yesterday, hooked everything up, and voila - my old external monitors work like a champ. And, because the Kensington dock has its own power supply, I can leave my laptop lid closed - I have no need for 3 displays - and the 2 external monitors work great in this mode. When I'm done working, I just turn off the monitors, leave the laptop in sleep mode, and then wake it up by simply activating with the mouse or keyboard. The provided DVI to VGA adapter works perfectly, with a VGA connection to my old Dell monitor (at least 8 years old).
And - the dock also has an audio output port, so I can connect my external speakers also completely to the Dock - the audio jack as well as USB for the power. (The dock also has an audio input port if you want to connect a microphone.)
I could not be happier. If you have a laptop with a USB-C which doesn't support external monitors, or a laptop with USB3.0 type A only, this is for you.