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Rear are two more 10Gbps USB-A ports, a single 2.5GbE LAN port and two more TB5 downlinks.(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)For aficionados of Thunderbolt Docks, there was a definite choice made here to avoid dedicated ports, like HDMI or DP, instead of choosing to offer either USB-A ports or TB5 downlinks. That makes this more of a hub than an actual dock.It also places emphasis on the buyer adding adapters for monitors if they want those, but it also provides maximum flexibility and simplicity in the design.What’s also being avoided is offering any USB-C ports, but all the downlinks can double for this purpose.What’s not obvious, because Kensington didn’t mark this information on the ports, is that the TB5 and USB-A ports on the front are not like the TB5 and USB-A on the rear.The front-facing TB5, the one to the right of the uplink, is rated for 60W power delivery, and the USB-A on the front can offer 7.5W for charging. Both these are well-specified for charging phones and tablets. The TB5 on the rear is only rated to 15W, and the USB-A is only 4.5W, which is the standard power profile for these ports.My only concern is that the LiteOn PSU provided with this dock has a maximum power delivery of 180W, and when you factor in the TB5 uplink being rated to 140W, all these numbers don’t add up. More on that later.Overall, for the first TB5 dock, the SD5000T5 hasn’t strayed far from what Intel, who designed the Thunderbolt 5 architecture, defined as its optimal path. But depending on how you intend to use this technology, it comes across as a bit boring and short on surprises.Design: 4 / 5Kensington SD5000T5 EQ: FeaturesBandwidth enhancedPower managementIn many parts of the world, people have woken up to the scenario

EQ: PerformanceTB5 availabilityUSB4 compatibilityDespite my best efforts, I couldn’t secure a machine with Thunderbolt 5 to test this hardware. However, I don’t have a TB5 SSD either, so without those two things, it is impossible to access the maximum speed that might be possible.I instead explored how this dock might work with Thunderbolt 4 and USB4, even though some people think of these as the same thing. My testing revealed that these aren’t the same thing, and how you might get on with one isn’t the same as the other.Initially, I tested using the GMKtec K7 Pro, an AMD Ryzen system with USB4. The results weren’t wonderful. Irrespective of the storage attached to the Dock, the performance was downgraded to USB 2.0 levels. It would see the connected USB drives, but transfer only at 40MB/s. These drives, like the new Crucial EX400U, can read at 4,000MB/s if directly connected to the same USB4 port.Switching to an Asus Mini PC with Thunderbolt 4, I experienced the full performance of the Crucial EX400U (USB4) and an OWC Envoy FX (Thunderbolt).Interestingly, I had similar issues with the Cable Matters dock, so I initially thought this might be an issue with the implementation of the USB4 in the GMKtec K7 Pro. However, the same problem manifested with a laptop supporting USB4, suggesting that the issue lies with the Intel chipset used in these TB5 docks. Hopefully, a firmware fix will resolve this issue since the dock is much more likely to be connected to USB4 port than it is to TB5.The reason I mention this is to avoid assumptions being made about compatibility that might not turn out to be correct. In theory, this dock should work with any USB-C, TB3, TB4, USB4 or TB5-connected system, but how it works might not be as

You anticipated.I checked with Kensington to see if any new firmware had been released, but at the time of writing, none had been made public.Even with a Thunderbolt 4 connection, the performance on this dock is excellent, and it’s probably even more impressive for the few who have Thunderbolt 5.Unless you have an OWC Envoy Ultra that can transfer at 6,000MB/s or need triple 4K screens, the performance of the Thunderbolt 4 dock will be similar under most circumstances.One last thought. If you must have the fastest Thunderbolt technology and invest in one of these and a TB5 SSD, then consider that transfers to the external storage are likely to be limited by the internal SSD of the laptop. If the laptop doesn’t have a high-end PCIe 4.0 NVMe, then it won’t be fast enough to maximise the performance of the TB5 SSD.I doubt we’ll see many laptops with PCIe 5.0 drives because the power consumption and heat aren’t ideal for a battery-powered device.Kensington SD5000T5 EQ: Final verdictTesting the performance of this dock in all scenarios proved impossible. There are almost no computers around with TB5, and peripheral devices made to this standard are in their infancy.It does work well with a Thunderbolt 4 connection, but it doesn’t offer anything for those taking that path that a cheaper TB4 dock wouldn’t provide. There are issues with USB4 that need to be addressed, and there is little point in using this hardware with USB-C.Getting out ahead of the crowd was important for Kensington, but the SD5000T5 has probably jumped the gun by at least a year or more.By the time TB5 becomes a more common peripheral, Kensington will probably have discontinued this model and replaced it with something else.If you want this technology now, it’s reasonably affordable, but it’s also more

3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x Combo Microphone & Headphone Port (front), 1x 2.5GbE RJ45 Ethernet port, 1x SD 4.0 Card reader,1x MicroSD 4.0 Card readerDownstream power1x 60W TB5 DFP, 2x 15W TB5 DFP, 1x 7.5W USB-A, 2x 4.5W USB-AUpstream power140W ThunderboltSize226 x 97 x 40mm (W x D x H)Weight?975gAccessoriesAdapter 180W 20V 9A, 1M Thunderbolt 5 cableKensington SD5000T5 EQ: Design(Image credit: Mark Pickavance)SubstantialPower button is on rearMore a hub than a dockThis comment isn’t meant to be critical, but I find Kensington products to be over-engineered, and the SD5000T5 could easily be described as being that.At nearly a kilogram in weight and over 26cm long, this is a hefty piece of hardware that I’d hate to have fall off a desk and land on my foot.It’s made from a 100% PCR Aluminium extrusion that is capped by black plastic faces for the front and back. The styling for what it is consists of being smooth for 14cm of its length and then rippled for the final 8.6cm, covering the right-hand end.It’s pleasant enough visually and has a little class, but it doesn’t distract from the box-like nature of this design.The front face has a power LED, the uplink TB5 port, a downlink TB5, a single 10Gbps USB-A, the combo microphone and headphone port, and two SD card readers.What’s missing is the power button, which, for no obvious good reason, Kensington decided to put on the back. Why the engineers did this is a complete mystery since there is obviously a place for it on the left side of the front port. Perhaps it was intended to go on the front, and then something internally didn’t work.Whatever the reason, it was a stupid place to put it.Along with that power button, on the

Of a fashion statement than something that can enhance productivity.Kensington SD5000T5 EQ: Report cardSwipe to scroll horizontallyValuePremium pricing is to be expected4 / 5DesignOdd power button placement and a large dock4 / 5FeaturesFlexible design, but only if you have TB5 4 / 5PerformanceGreat for TB5 and TB4, less wonderful for USB44 / 5OverallMore than a TB4 dock, but only worth it if you have TB54 / 5Should you buy a Kensington SD5000T5 EQ?(Image credit: Kensington Computer Products Group)Buy it if...You have Thunderbolt 5For the few people with Thunderbolt 5, this dock is one of the limited options. With double the bandwidth over TB4, this is a much more flexible solution." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">You have Thunderbolt 5For the few people with Thunderbolt 5, this dock is one of the limited options. With double the bandwidth over TB4, this is a much more flexible solution.You need 140W chargingMany docks offer 96W or even 100W, but relatively few can deliver 140W over a Thunderbolt cable to an attached laptop. That’s enough for many gaming systems or mobile workstations." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">You need 140W chargingMany docks offer 96W or even 100W, but relatively few can deliver 140W over a Thunderbolt cable to an attached laptop. That’s enough for many gaming systems or mobile workstations.Don't buy it if...You don’t have Thunderbolt 5While it will work with older connections, the advantages this dock offers are only fully realised when it has the elusive TB5 connection. There is no advantage in connecting this dock to a TB4 or USB4 system that couldn’t be more affordably obtained elsewhere." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">You don’t have Thunderbolt 5While it will work with older connections, the advantages this dock offers are only fully realised when it has the elusive TB5 connection. There is no advantage in connecting this dock to a TB4 or USB4 system

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