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Kensington

Kensington SD5005T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station (DFS)

SKU CH-DQNF-6VD92

A Thunderbolt 5 dock with 180 W charging, SD and microSD readers, and support for three displays up to 8K at 60 Hz

  • Port details1 x USB 2.0
  • Measurements14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
  • Product colorGray
  • Compatible withThunderbolt 5 devices
  • Product weight2.15 lb (0.98 kg)
  • Key featuresThunderbolt, usb, usb3.2_gen_2, 3_5_mm_audio, 11, 7, 0, Thun
  • Thunderbolt 5 connectivity drives up to three displays at 8K 60 Hz or 4K 144 Hz
  • 180 W power delivery keeps notebooks charged while peripherals stay connected
  • SD, microSD and CompactFlash reader transfers media without extra adapters
  • USB 2.0 port maintains legacy device compatibility alongside modern workflows
  • Compact 14.33 × 12.83 × 9.06 in design fits tidy desktop setups

Thunderbolt 5 Connectivity

The Kensington SD5005T5 EQ is a Thunderbolt 5 docking station for desktop PCs, notebooks and workstations. It provides charging capability and a memory card reader for SD, microSD and CompactFlash media. The unit delivers up to 180 W of power and uses a gray enclosure.

Multi-Display Workstations

This dock suits users who need to drive three external displays at resolutions up to 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 144 Hz. It is not for buyers who require more than three display outputs or who need display rates above 540 Hz at full HD. The single USB 2.0 port limits high-speed peripheral expansion.

180 W Power Delivery

The 180 W charging capability decides whether this dock can power your host system while driving connected displays and accessories. Verify your device's power requirement against this figure before purchasing.

How it compares

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Price $220.99
Pricier than about 82% of the 1,971 comparable items (median $81.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameKensington
Product lineK35202NA
Model nameK35202NA
Part numberK35202NA
Product colorGray
Ports & slots
Port details1 x USB 2.0
Size & build
Measurements14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Product weight2.15 lb (0.98 kg)
Compatibility
Compatible withThunderbolt 5 devices

Questions about this item

How do I connect the K35202NA to my laptop and what port do people plug into by mistake?

Connect the supplied Thunderbolt cable to the upstream Thunderbolt 5 port on the dock and the matching port on your laptop. The downstream Thunderbolt ports look identical; plugging the host cable there gives no video or data.

Which replaceable part will need attention first on the K35202NA?

The SD, microSD and CompactFlash card slots have spring-loaded eject mechanisms that wear with repeated insertions. Keep the slots clean; if a card sticks, the reader module can be swapped without tools.

What thermal limit appears first when the K35202NA runs three displays at 144 Hz?

The 180 W power budget is shared between host charging and all ports. Driving three high-refresh panels plus peripherals can hit that ceiling, causing the dock to throttle downstream power before the chassis overheats.

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