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Kensington SD5000T5 EQ vs Plugable UD-6950Z: Comparison
Kensington SD5000T5 EQ and Plugable UD-6950Z differ on power delivery: Kensington SD5000T5 EQ at 140 W, Plugable UD-6950Z at 0 W, which puts Kensington SD5000T5 EQ ahead on that measure. They match on 7 other specifications, including ethernet, bus powered and max single display refresh.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 5 | USB-C or USB-A (DisplayLink software driver) |
| Port Configuration | 11-in-1: 1x TB5 host, 3x TB5 downstream (80Gbps), 3x USB-A 10Gbps, SD + microSD UHS-II, 2.5GbE, 3.5mm combo audio | 1x USB upstream (USB-C and USB-A cables included), 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.2 (DisplayLink), 6x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x GbE, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Thunderbolt Version | 5 | None |
| Max Display Support | Triple 4K@144Hz / Dual 8K@60Hz | Dual display |
| Power Delivery | 140 W | 0 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 140 W | 0 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Video Path | Thunderbolt Native | DisplayLink |
| DisplayLink Driver Required | No | Yes |
| Max Displays Windows | 3 | 2 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 8K | 4K |
| Max Single Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Max Dual Display Resolution | 8K | 4K |
| Max Dual Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 0 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | None | 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 0 | 2 |
| DisplayPort Version | None | 1.2 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 3 | 0 |
| USB-A Port Count | 3 | 6 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 5Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 2.5GbE | 1GbE |
| Audio Jack Configuration | Single Combo | Single Combo |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Kensington | Plugable |
| Model | SD5000T5 EQ | UD-6950Z |
| Price | $269.99 MSRP | ~$200 |
| Source URL | https://www.thunderbolttechnology.net/product/kensington-sd5000t5-eq-thunderbolt%E2%84%A2-5-triple-4k-docking-station-140w-pd ; https://www.macworld.com/article/3127228/kensington-sd5000t5-eq-thunderbolt-5-dock-review.html | https://plugable.com/products/ud-6950z |
Verdict
Kensington SD5000T5 EQ
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The highest power delivery in our dock lineup paired with genuine triple 4K@144Hz output.
Plugable UD-6950Z
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The most display-flexible DisplayLink dock here, ideal for triple-monitor setups on older hardware.