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Kensington · Updated June 2026

Kensington SD5700T: price, specs & release date

Kensington SD5700T, released 2021. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: kensington.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark16/100#8 of 10 in class

The Kensington SD5700T is listed at $269.99 on kensington.com as of 2026-06-27, #3 cheapest of 10 docking stations (median $300); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 16/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 10 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Kensington SD5700T — Kensington
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Is the Kensington SD5700T a good buy?

At $270, the Kensington SD5700T is #4 cheapest of the 10 docking stations we track, where the median is $300. On the spec sheet, its max external displays of 2 is the lowest of the 10, its total ports of 11 is below the median of the 10, and its power delivery of 90 W is below the median of the 10.

Evidence of Record

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No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Kensington SD5700T

Only one whitelisted source, PCWorld, covers the SD5700T, and it is an adapted re-publish of Simon Jary's TechAdvisor review rather than an independent second lab test. PCWorld calls it a quality, sturdily-built Thunderbolt 4 dock with 11 ports and 90W laptop charging, but faults the lack of dedicated HDMI/DisplayPort outputs, the weak 4.5W USB-A ports, and the high price. No hands-on benchmarks were published.

Based on 1 review · 2022-07-31

Tested by PCWorld

Consistently praised

  • Sturdy, quality build with a solid mix of legacy I/O (11 ports)
  • 90W laptop charging, enough to charge most laptops

Commonly flagged

  • No dedicated HDMI/DisplayPort outputs; requires USB-C adapters
  • Weak 4.5W USB-A ports
  • Expensive for a Thunderbolt 4 dock

Where reviewers disagree No cross-source comparison is possible: only one whitelisted source (PCWorld) survives verification, and it is itself an adapted TechAdvisor review rather than an independent second lab test.

The sources (1)

PCWorld hands-on ·

The Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock is a quality Thunderbolt 4 docking station that boasts 11 ports and a 180W power supply.
The weakness is, of course, the lack of dedicated display ports.
For everyone else looking to connect legacy peripherals, including displays, you may want to explore a cheaper, more flexible dock instead.

Specifications

Price (US)$269.99 MSRP from kensington.com (now listed Discontinued/Out of Stock)
BrandKensington
Released2021
Host connectionThunderbolt 4
Total ports11
Power delivery (W)90
Max external displays2
EthernetGbE
Sd card readerYes

Source: kensington.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by laptopmag.com. MSRP $269.99 confirmed directly on Kensington's product page (now marked Discontinued/Out of Stock). 11 ports (4x TB4, 4x USB-A, GbE, audio, UHS-II SD 4.0), 90W PD 3.0, dual 4K (single 8K@30) display support, Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) all verified on the manufacturer page. Available 2021; Laptop Mag review listed $289.99 at the time (retail markup over MSRP).

Is the Kensington SD5700T worth it vs cheaper docking stations?

Kensington SD5700T against its closest cheaper and pricier docking stations on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked

ProductPriceHost connectionTotal portsPower delivery (W)Max external displaysEthernet
Kensington SD5700T this$269.99Thunderbolt 411902GbE
CalDigit TS3 Plus$249.99Thunderbolt 315872GbE
Plugable TBT4-UDZ$289.99Thunderbolt 41610042.5 GbE

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Kensington SD5700T?

Only one whitelisted source, PCWorld, covers the SD5700T, and it is an adapted re-publish of Simon Jary's TechAdvisor review rather than an independent second lab test. PCWorld calls it a quality, sturdily-built Thunderbolt 4 dock with 11 ports and 90W laptop charging, but faults the lack of dedicated HDMI/DisplayPort outputs, the weak 4.5W USB-A ports, and the high price. No hands-on benchmarks were published. Praised: Sturdy, quality build with a solid mix of legacy I/O (11 ports); 90W laptop charging, enough to charge most laptops. Flagged: No dedicated HDMI/DisplayPort outputs; requires USB-C adapters; Weak 4.5W USB-A ports; Expensive for a Thunderbolt 4 dock. (From 1 tester review.)

How much does the Kensington SD5700T cost?

The Kensington SD5700T has a US price of $269.99 (MSRP from kensington.com (now listed Discontinued/Out of Stock)), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Kensington SD5700T compare on price?

At $270, the Kensington SD5700T is #4 cheapest of the 10 docking stations we track, where the median is $300.

When was the Kensington SD5700T released?

The Kensington SD5700T was released 2021.

What are the Kensington SD5700T's key specs?

Kensington SD5700T (Kensington): host connection Thunderbolt 4, total ports 11, power delivery w 90, max external displays 2, ethernet GbE. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $269.99 at kensington.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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