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πŸ”Œ Kensington SD4500 USB-C Docking Station: Perfect for MacBook Retina 12”, Dell XPS 13”/15”, and Precision 5510 Review

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Details

BrandKensington
Hardware InterfaceThunderbolt
Compatible DevicesDell Precision 5510
Total USB Ports5
Item Dimensions LxWxH8.5 x 3.7 x 1 inches
Number of Ports4
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Description of πŸ”Œ Kensington SD4500 USB-C Docking Station: Perfect for MacBook Retina 12”, Dell XPS 13”/15”, and Precision 5510

Compatible with select Windows 10, 8. 1, Mac OS X 10. 10 Yosemite or later, macOS Sierra 10. 12 and chrome OS devices Featuring a USB-C port like the 2015/2016 MacBook Retina 12”, Chromebook Pixel, Dell XPS 13” 9350/XPS 15” 9550, Dell Precision 5510. Also compatible with Thunderbolt 3 devices (does not support TB3 data speeds). not compatible with USB 3. 0 host devices. For important technical Information, faq’s and troubleshooting tips, Please see application guide in the product information section below. Does not provide power delivery (PD) charging. Supports 4K Ultra HD video (4096x2160 @ 60Hz) to single monitor or to Dual monitors (4096x2160 @ 30Hz), via HDMI and/or DisplayPort. Only Windows devices support Dual video. Mac and chrome OS devices only support single display. Requires direct hdmi-to-hdmi and/or dp-to-dp connections. Passive adapters for VGA or DVI ports are not compatible. Host device must be designed to support DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C to output video. Not all USB-C devices support video over USB-C. For best video performance, please check to ensure your host device's Graphics driver is up to date. Features three USB 3. 1 Gen 1 ports for peripheral accessories (delivering data speeds up to 5Gbps), one USB-C port, Gigabit Ethernet port (Mac devices require a one-time Ethernet driver download at installation), 3. 5mm headphone and microphone jacks, and Kensington security slot. USB-C connectivity that provides 4K video and data in a single cable. Plug & Play installation without need for drivers or downloads (Mac OS requires one-time Ethernet driver download). Zero Footprint mounting allows the dock to be placed on the back of a VESA-compatible monitor (Dock Mount K33959WW sold separately). 4K Ultra HD resolution (4096x2160) to single monitor at 60Hz via HDMI or DisplayPort, or dual monitors at 30Hz. Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and one USB-C port to connect up to 4 accessories

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Razer Blade 2016 Dual Display

I couldn't use my two monitors with this dock, it only worked one at a time, everything else seemed fine but I'll be returning this one .

Pros
  • Failed to start Computers and Accessories
Cons
  • No performance

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Worst Product: Docking Stations

The monitor attached to it sometimes just wouldn't start, the attached mouse started phantoming a few minutes after being plugged in and the network connection was slow. Don't waste your time and money.

Pros
  • Docking Stations
Cons
  • I'll add later

There are times when you wish things didn't work as plug and play. It's one of those devices that was initially difficult to get the PC to recognize it and is "a bit" incompatible with the Yoga 900 in terms of reliability. I've since upgraded to an HP Specter 360, and Plug and Play doesn't recognize all the ports on the device most of the time. Without drivers and updates, the docking station becomes an expensive USB 3 hub. I couldn't get the device to use the extra USB-C port and HDMI port on…

Pros
  • Notebook Accessories
Cons
  • Definitely a bad product

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Razer Blade 2016 cannot run dual displays

I couldn't use both of my monitors with this dock, only one worked, everything else seems fine, but I will be returning this one.

Pros
  • Supports 4K Ultra HD (4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz) single monitor or dual monitor video (4096 x 2160 @ 30Hz) via HDMI and/or DisplayPort. Only Windows devices support dual video. Mac and Chrome OS devices only support one display.
Cons
  • No automatic

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Worst product

The attached monitor just wouldn't record sometimes, the attached mouse started phantoming after a few minutes of connection, and the network connection was slow. Don't waste your time and money.

Pros
  • Direct HDMI to HDMI and/or DP to DP connection required. Passive adapters for VGA or DVI connectors are not compatible. The host device must support DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-C for video output. Not all USB-C devices support video over USB-C. For the best video performance, ensure your host device's graphics driver is up to date.
Cons
  • Slightly dented

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Do all ports on the docking station work as advertised

There are times when you have something don't want plug and play. This is one of those devices that was initially difficult to get the PC to recognize it and is "somewhat" incompatible with the Yoga 900 in terms of reliability. I've since upgraded to an HP Specter 360, and Plug and Play doesn't recognize all the ports on the device most of the time. Without drivers and updates, the docking station becomes an expensive USB 3 hub. I couldn't get the device to use the extra USB-C port and HDMI…

Pros
  • 4K Ultra HD (4096 x 2160) resolution for a single monitor at 60Hz via HDMI or DisplayPort or dual monitors at 30Hz
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for seniors