Universal Docking Station Buyer s Guide 1
Understanding the Buyer s Needs 1. 2. 3. 4. What are the most common devices used by the employees? Laptops (brands/models) Hybrids (e.g., Surface Pro) What is the screen resolution most employees are using? Will you be upgrading their monitors soon? Standard HD 4K Ultra HD What ports do most employees use when connecting video to an external monitor? Are you looking to standardize? HDMI DisplayPort VGA DVI Will you be deploying laptops with the new USB-C ports or staying with laptops that have USB 3.0 ports? USB-C USB 3.0 2
Docking Station Selection Guide Use this chart to help determine the ideal Universal Docking Station for your needs. Host Connection USB 3.0/USB-A USB 3.0/USB-A USB 3.0/USB-A USB 3.0/USB-A USB-C USB-C Video Resolution HD HD HD 4K 4K 4K Operating System Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows/Mac OS/ Chrome OS Windows/Mac OS/ Chrome OS Video Connections HDMI/DVI/VGA* HDMI/DVI/VGA* HDMI/DP HDMI/DP/DVI HDMI/DP HDMI/DP Mountable No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Power Delivery No No No No No Yes Suggested Dock SD3500v SD3600 SD3650 SD4000 SD4500 SD4600P * Requires included adapter 3
Kensington USB-C Docking Stations SD1500 K33969 SD4500 K38230 SD4600P K38231 Compact, all-in-one dock for business travelers Entry-level USB-C dock All-in-one USB-C dock with Power Delivery of up to 60W Compact design Video via HDMI or VGA Ethernet USB 3.0 USB-C connector; data and 4K video in single cable USB 3.1 Gen 1 data speed VESA mount compatible* USB-C connector Power Delivery, data and 4K video in single cable USB 3.1 Gen 1 data speed VESA mount compatible* Dock Mount Plate K33959 Frequent travelers Creating a mobile desktop workstation Versatility between Windows, Mac OS and Chrome OS Offices deploying new USB-C devices using Windows, Mac OS or Chrome OS Employees using dual 4K monitors with limited desk space Offices deploying new USB-C devices using Windows, Mac OS or Chrome OS and want Power Delivery Employees using dual 4K monitors with limited desk space Mounts compatible dock to back of a monitor Compatible with 75/100mm VESA layout Dock placement options during installation * Mounting plate K33959 sold separately 4
Kensington USB 3.0 Docking Stations SD3500v K33972 SD3600 K33991 SD3650 K33997 SD4000 K33983 Entry-level dock with dual HD video output Entry-level dock with Zero Footprint mounting More USB 3.0 ports than SD3600 and supports DisplayPort Supports 4K on one monitor or 2K on dual monitors Full HD on dual monitors Supports HDMI, DVI, VGA 6 USB ports VESA mount compatible* Supports HDMI, DVI and VGA 6 USB ports VESA mount compatible* Supports HDMI and DisplayPort 6 USB ports (4 are USB 3.0) Connect to 4K via HDMI or DisplayPort No need for 4K graphics card 3 USB 3.0 ports (one doubles as 2.1A charging port) Offices with multiple brands/ styles of Windows devices Employees using dual HD monitors Offices with multiple brands/ styles of Windows devices Employees using dual HD monitors with limited desk space Offices with multiple brands/ styles of Windows devices Employees using dual HD monitors on HDMI/DP with limited desk space Employees using a 4K monitor Offices with multiple brands/ styles of Windows devices * Mounting plate K33959 sold separately 5
USB-C Docking Stations SKU Number K38231 K38230 K33969 Operating System Supported Windows 10, 8.1; Mac OS X 10.10 and later; Chrome OS Windows 10, 8.1; Mac OS X 10.10 and later; Chrome OS Windows 10, 8.1; Mac OS X 10.10 and later; Chrome OS Plug & Play Yes (for Windows, Chrome) Yes (for Windows, Chrome) Yes (for Windows, Chrome) Upstream USB Port 1, USB-C w/pd up to 60W 1, USB-C 1, USB-C PC Host Power Delivery 60W (Profile 4) N/A N/A VIDEO SUPPORT Video Technology USB-C Alt Mode USB-C Alt Mode USB-C Alt Mode Maximum # of Monitors 2 with laptops supporting MST 2 with laptops supporting MST 1 Maximum Resolution VIDEO PORTS 4096x2160 (4K@60Hz) 1 monitor 4096x2160 (4K@30Hz) 2 monitors 4096x2160 (4K@60Hz) 1 monitor 4096x2160 (2K@30Hz) 2 monitors 3840x2160 (4K@30Hz) HDMI 2048x1152 (2K@60Hz) VGA DisplayPort 1 1 N/A HDMI 1 1 1 DVI N/A N/A N/A VGA N/A N/A 1 AUDIO SUPPORT 3.5mm Mic and Speaker Jacks Yes Yes No USB PORTS 3.0 Front 1 (2.1A Charging) 1 (2.1A Charging) Yes 3.0 Back 2 2 N/A 2.0 Back N/A N/A N/A USB-C Port 1 (Charging up to 15W) 1 (Charging up to 15W) N/A OTHER NEW SD4600P SD4500 SD1500 Gigabit Ethernet 1 1 1 Kensington Security Slot Yes Yes No VESA Mount Compatible Yes Yes No Thunderbolt 3 Compatible Yes Yes Yes Included Cable Length 0.5M 0.5M 99mm Warranty 3-Year 3-Year 2-Year Dimensions 217 x 95 x 26mm 217 x 95 x 26mm 121 x 74 x 16mm NEW NEW 6
USB 3.0 Docking Stations 7 SD4000 SD3650 SD3600 SKU Number K33983 K33997 K33991 K33972 Operating System Supported Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 Plug & Play No, requires driver installation No, requires driver installation No, requires driver installation No, requires driver installation Upstream USB Port 1, USB-B 1, USB-B 1, USB-B 1, USB-B PC Host Power Delivery N/A N/A N/A N/A VIDEO SUPPORT Video Technology DisplayLink (Software) DisplayLink (Software) DisplayLink (Software) DisplayLink (Software) Maximum # of Monitors 2 2 2 2 Maximum Resolution VIDEO PORTS 3840x2160 (4K@30Hz) 1 monitor 2048x1152 (2K@30Hz) 2 monitors 1920x1200 or 2048x1152 (2K@30Hz) 2 monitors 1920x1200 or 2048x1152 (2K@30Hz) 2 monitors 1920x1200 or 2048x1152 (2K@30Hz) 2 monitors DisplayPort 1 1 N/A N/A HDMI 1 1 1 1 DVI 1 N/A 1 1 VGA N/A N/A 1 (using included adapter) 1 (using included adapter) AUDIO SUPPORT 3.5mm Mic and Speaker Jacks Yes Yes Yes Yes USB PORTS 3.0 Front N/A 2 (1 @ 2.1A Charging) 2 2 3.0 Back 3 (2 on the sides; 1 rear 2.1A Charging) 2 N/A N/A 2.0 Back N/A 2 4 4 USB-C Port N/A N/A N/A N/A OTHER SD3500v Gigabit Ethernet 1 1 1 1 Kensington Security Slot Yes Yes Yes Yes VESA Mount Compatible No Yes Yes No Thunderbolt 3 Compatible No No No No Included Cable Length 1M 1M 1M 1M Warranty 1- or 2-Year 2-Year 2-Year 1- or 2-Year Dimensions 195 x 85 x 27mm 198 x 80 x 34mm 198 x 80 x 34mm 196 x 126 x 71mm NEW NEW
The Kensington Advantage Universal Compatibility Future-proof new device rollouts Reduces cost of replacement docks Very easy to use Zero Footprint Mounting Saves desktop space Reduces cable clutter Creates added security MAC ID Security Configurable to support filtering Network security compliance Syncs MAC ID on laptop and PC Kensington Security Slot Designed into all our docks Lock deters theft attempts Reduces risk of data breach Comprehensive Range Solution for nearly any setup USB-C and USB 3.0 options Supports up to 4K resolution 8
What Makes Kensington The Professionals Choice? Phone/online technical support geared toward businesses QE testing that goes beyond industry standards Industrial design that is catered to the business user High-volume manufacturer with experience in large deployments Emphasis on details that culminates in a better user experience 9 9
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