First Intel-Certified Thunderbolt™ 5 Dock
Seamless multi-monitor setups, 80Gbps transfers, 120Gbps bandwidth boost, and 140W power delivery.
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Seamless multi-monitor setups, 80Gbps transfers, 120Gbps bandwidth boost, and 140W power delivery.
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The SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt™ 4 Quad 4K 40Gbps Dock leverages the power of Thunderbolt™ 4 and DisplayLink® technology to unlock the full potential of your MacBook to support unrivaled connectivity and seamless multi-tasking.
Kensington aims high—from the quality and value of our products to the service and support we provide to our customers. Here’s everything you need to set up your new SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt™ 4 Quad 4K 40Gbps Dock.
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Kensington takes pride in making our comprehensive installation guides easy to follow, with simple illustrations and step-by-step instructions. This guide will walk you through setup and help you get to know your new docking station.
A: Yes, the SD5900T dock is compatible with all MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with M-series chipsets. It supports up to quad 4K @ 60Hz for MacBook models with M1/M2/M3 Pro and Max chipsets (and M3 base chipset models with the laptop lid closed). It also supports up to triple 4K @ 60Hz for base M1/M2 chipsets.
A: Yes, for MacBook models that have at least one USB-C® port that supports Power Delivery, the SD5900T dock will deliver up to 100W charging (96W certified).
A: The SD5900T dock supports macOS 11 or above.
A: Once the DisplayLink® Manager is installed, the SD5900T dock can display up to quad 4K @ 60Hz for MacBook models with M1/M2/M3 Pro and Max chipsets (and M3 base chipset models with the laptop lid closed). It also supports up to triple 4K @ 60Hz for base M1/M2 chipsets.
A: The SD5900T dock is designed for MacBook users–delivering the power of Thunderbolt™ 4, mirroring the Midnight Blue aesthetic of the latest MacBook models, and optimized for MacBook models with M1, M2, and M3 chipsets running macOS 11 or later.
A: DisplayLink® technology is a software-based solution that enables users to connect multiple displays to their computers or laptops without relying on the device's built-in graphics processor (GPU). It acts as a virtual graphics card, allowing for seamless multi-display setups. Yes, a driver is required to effectively use DisplayLink® technology. The SD5900T will support up to two external displays for plug-and-play video. With DisplayLink®, the SD5900T dock will support up to four external displays (quad 4K @ 60Hz) for MacBook models with M1/M2/M3 Pro and Max chipsets (and M3 base chipset models with the laptop lid closed).
A: Yes, for the best experience, you will need to install the latest DisplayLink® Manager and keep it up to date. You can download the DisplayLink® Manager here.
A: Yes, you will need to configure the DisplayLink® application after you install it. To enable the application for use with the SD5900T:
Note: During installation, you may also see a prompt stating that the DisplayLink® Manager was blocked. Click allow to enable permission.
A: To watch videos on streaming platforms with HDCP protection while connected to the SD5900T, you will need to temporarily disable the DisplayLink® Manager:
This workaround will allow you to watch the video using one external monitor connected to one of these plug-and-play options: 2 x Thunderbolt™ downstream ports or 1 x DP port. When you are done streaming video with HDCP protection, simply enable the DisplayLink® Manager again to use multiple displays according to your MacBook's chipset capability.
A: The SD5900T dock has three Thunderbolt™ 4 ports – one Thunderbolt™ 4 host port for laptop charging and two Thunderbolt™ 4 DFP ports that deliver up to 40Gbps data transfer speeds and provide up to 15W of device charging. The SD5900T is a hybrid dock that offers the Thunderbolt™ 4 benefits of 40Gbps bandwidth while also enabling you to connect two additional external displays using DisplayLink® technology.
A: Yes, the SD5900T supports charging for your iPhone. The front USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps port and the front Thunderbolt™ 4 DFP port can deliver up to 15W of charging power. Additionally, there is a USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps port that provides up to 7.5W, making it ideal for charging your Apple devices, such as your iPhone, AirPods, or Apple Watch, using either a USB-C® or USB-A cable.
A: Yes, the SD5900T dock features KonstantCharge™, which enables you to charge your devices through the ports as soon as power is supplied to the docking station, even when the laptop is disconnected from the dock.
A: Thunderbolt™ 4 DFP ports supports data transfer speeds up to 40Gbps.