It’s jumping the gun, but it’s a shot worth taking since it’s technically the best.
1.Specs and what’s included2.Setup and ports3.Thunderbolt 5 compatibility4.Should you buy?
This hands-on experience was made possible with a sample unit provided by Kensington.
Kensington includes at least one free Thunderbolt 5 cable for its host port, but you’ll need to buy any extras separately.
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The SD5000T5 EQ’s front and back ports are similar.
Overall, it’s a generous selection of every practical port that most users could need.
It’s a relatively simple line-up on the front panel, but there’s enough convenience here.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
The docking station has a firm metal chassis weighing 2.15 lbs (975g) without connected devices.
Second is the expertly-named “X370SNW1-G,” a gaming laptopfrom Taiwanese manufacturer Clevo.That’s it.
Two gaming laptops that each use Intel’s ultra-powerful HX-Series processors are far from anything affordable or even creator-centric.
Around the rear, you can attach more permanent connections like 2.5Gb Ethernet.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
So, where are all the Thunderbolt 5 laptops?
However, Kensington has an ace up its sleeve with pricing.
Kensington SD5000T5: Should you buy it?
With an official mount, you can attach the docking station to just about anything you like.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
If your monitors have USB-C connections, they’ll work without issue.
It wouldn’t be a Kensington accessory without proper security lock support.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
Thunderbolt 5 is finally here, and the cables are identifiable.
I didn’t need to install a single piece of software to use all of the available ports on Razer’s Blade 18 (2024.)
The only laptop with full support for Thunderbolt 5 currently costs around $4,000.
Since it uses a 330W GaN charger, the Blade 18 (2024) gaming laptop receives a weak charge via the 140W PD.
It’s chunky, heavy, and capable, but is it worth buying at such an early stage?
