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Black rectangular docking station with HDMI, DVI, USB and Ethernet ports, tower orientation

Kensington

Kensington K33972US USB 3.0 Dual Display Docking Station

SKU CH-2JB7-QAR9R MPN K33972US

Connects two monitors up to 2048 x 1152 via HDMI, DVI or VGA and adds Gigabit Ethernet, audio and USB 3.0 ports through a single USB 3.0 link

  • Port detailsUSB RJ-45 DVI HDMI
  • Measurements9.5 in × 6.5 in × 3 in
  • Product colorBlack
  • Compatible withMac OS 10.8 Mac OS 10.7 Mac OS 10.6 Windows 10 Windows 8.1 W
  • Product weight2.1 lb (0.95 kg)
  • Key featuresDual HD video output via HDMI, VGA or DVI connections Optimi
  • Dual 2K monitors from one USB port
  • Gigabit Ethernet for stable wired networking
  • 5 Gbps USB 3.0 speed for fast transfers
  • Compact tower design saves desk space
  • Works with Windows and macOS systems

Product Type and Audience

The Kensington K33972US is a USB 3.0 docking station that adds dual video outputs, Gigabit Ethernet and extra USB ports through a single cable. It targets laptop and 2-in-1 users who want a compact tower-style hub for a permanent desk setup.

Who This Suits and Who It Does Not

The dock suits Windows 7 through 10 and macOS 10.6 through 10.14 systems that have a standard USB 3.0 port and need two external monitors at up to 2048 x 1152 each. Buyers whose laptops only offer USB 2.0 or who require three or more simultaneous displays will not get the video performance they need.

Deciding Specification

The key figure is the maximum dual-monitor resolution of 2048 x 1152 at 60 Hz delivered over a USB 3.0 DisplayLink connection, which requires driver installation before the video outputs become active.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in USB-C & Laptop Docking Stations, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $61.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 1,971 comparable items (median $81.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameKensington
Model nameK33972US
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Port detailsUSB
RJ-45
DVI
HDMI
Size & build
Measurements9.5 in × 6.5 in × 3 in
Product weight2.1 lb (0.95 kg)
Shipping weight1.00 kg
Package size251 × 173 × 84 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withMac OS 10.8
Mac OS 10.7
Mac OS 10.6
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7
Vista
XP

Questions about this item

How do I install the DisplayLink driver so the two monitors work through the single USB 3.0 port?

Download the DisplayLink graphics driver from kensington.com or let Windows Update install it, then connect the dock to a USB 3.0 port and attach monitors to the HDMI and DVI-I ports; the driver must be present before the dock can drive both displays.

Which parts will need replacement first if I use the dock daily?

The USB 3.0 cable and the DVI-to-VGA or DVI-to-HDMI adapters see the most physical stress; the built-in Kensington Security Slot and Gigabit Ethernet port have no moving parts and rarely fail.

At what resolution does the dock hit its limit when driving two screens for long periods?

Dual monitors max out at 2048 x 1152 @ 60Hz; pushing higher resolutions or refresh rates is not supported by the DisplayLink chipset in this model.

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