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Quad 4K for Windows or Chrome laptops and Triple 4K for MacBook M1/M2/M3.

The SD4790P USB-C® and USB-A 10Gbps Quad 4K Hybrid Dock is a versatile and hassle-free docking station that supports up to four external monitors.

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 SD4790P USB-C® and USB-A 10Gbps Quad 4K Hybrid Dock.

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FAQs

  • Q: Is this dock compatible with USB Type-A and USB-C ports?
  • Q: Does this docking station support device charging (i.e. will it charge my laptop)? 
  • Q: What operating systems does this dock support? 
  • Q: How many monitors does the dock support for my MacBooks?
  • Q: How many monitors does the dock support for my Windows laptops?
  • Q: What is DisplayLink technology and is a driver required? 
  • Q: Do I need to update my laptop to the latest DisplayLink driver? How do I download the driver?
  • Q: How can I watch videos on streaming platforms, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max, when they have HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) to protect their content and would block the video signal using this dock?
  • Q: Will this dock be compatible with computers that have a Thunderbolt™ 3 or 4 port? 
  • Q: What if my device has a USB-C port but it doesn’t support DisplayPort Alt Mode? 
  • Q: Does the dock support fast-charging for my phone? 
  • Q: Can I use the ports on the dock to charge my devices while the host port is not connected to the laptop?
  • Q: What is the maximum speed on the USB ports? 
  • Q: Will this dock work with Kensington’s DockWorks software? 
  • Q: Why does this dock come with a screw lock design on the host cable?
  • Q: Does this dock support sustainability commitments?
Q: Is this dock compatible with USB Type-A and USB-C ports?

A: Yes, the dock works with computing devices (ex: laptops, tablets, 2-in-1’s, etc.) that have at least one available USB-A 3.0 or USB-C port. 

Q: Does this docking station support device charging (i.e. will it charge my laptop)? 

A: For USB-C that support Power Delivery, yes.  Please check the specs of your laptop or contact us and we can help you identify if your USB-C port supports Power Delivery. USB-A connection can only provide data and video but we do sell a power splitter that supports most 20V/60W laptops, see K38310 for more information.

Q: What operating systems does this dock support? 

A: Windows 10 or above, macOS 11 or above, Chrome OS 114 or above.

Q: How many monitors does the dock support for my MacBooks?

A: Once the DisplayLink driver is installed, this dock can display up to three external monitors at 4K @ 60Hz for MacBooks with a USB-C Alt mode port.

Q: How many monitors does the dock support for my Windows laptops?

A: Up to four displays are supported on a Windows laptop, with plug-and-play support for dual displays via USB-C® Alt mode or expansion up to Quad 4K @ 60Hz via two DisplayLink® connections.

Q: What is DisplayLink technology and is a driver required? 

A: DisplayLink technology is a codec sent over a USB 3.0 Type-A connection that offers crisp text and graphics. This dock is a hybrid dock where video 1 and video 2 are plug-and-play; however, it is highly recommended to install* the DisplayLink Driver before using it to get the full benefits of up to triple displays for macOS and up to quad displays for Windows laptops.

Q: Do I need to update my laptop to the latest DisplayLink driver? How do I download the driver?

A: Yes, please always update your laptop to the latest DisplayLink driver. You can download the DisplayLink driver here.
https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads.

Q: How can I watch videos on streaming platforms, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max, when they have HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) to protect their content and would block the video signal using this dock?

A: When you use this dock to watch videos on streaming platforms with HDCP protection, please temporarily disable the DisplayLink driver from your taskbar. This workaround solution will allow you to watch the video using one external monitor that is connected to the MST video port, which can be either DP++ for video 1 or HDMI for video 2. When you are done streaming video that has HDCP protection, simply enable the DisplayLink driver, and then you can have up to four displays for Windows/Chrome and up to three displays for macOS on your workstations.

Q: Will this dock be compatible with computers that have a Thunderbolt™ 3 or 4 port? 

A: Yes, the dock is fully compatible with a laptop that has a Thunderbolt™ 3 or 4 port, however, it will not deliver the maximum bandwidth of Thunderbolt™ 3 or 4 (40Gbps), but rather deliver what the dock supports (Up to 10Gbps for this dock). 

Q: What if my device has a USB-C port but it doesn’t support DisplayPort Alt Mode? 

A: With this dock, the SD4790P, which leverages DisplayLink technology, even if your USB-C laptop doesn't support DisplayPort Alt Mode, you'll still receive video support using video 3 and video 4 ports. If your USB-C host device supports Power Delivery, then you can get up to 100W PD.

Q: Does the dock support fast-charging for my phone? 

A: Yes, the front USB-C® 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps port supports fast charging for phones at 5V/1.5A.

Q: Can I use the ports on the dock to charge my devices while the host port is not connected to the laptop?

A: Yes, they are plug-and-charge. You can use the ports, including the host port, to charge your devices once power is applied to the docking station, even without being connected to a laptop.

Q: What is the maximum speed on the USB ports? 

A: USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps). 

Q: Will this dock work with Kensington’s DockWorks software? 

A: Yes, however, please visit https://www.kensington.com/dockworks/ for a complete list of the docking stations that are compatible with DockWorks. 

Q: Why does this dock come with a screw lock design on the host cable?

A: This dock is equipped with a secure screw-lock connector for a consistent and reliable connection between the docking station and the laptop.

Q: Does this dock support sustainability commitments?

A: Yes, the plastic material used in the SD4790P docking station is composed of 73% post-consumer recycled content (PCR), aimed at reducing our environmental impact.

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