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Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs Wavlink Universal Docking Station: Comparison
Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock and Wavlink Universal Docking Station separate most on total ports: Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 11, Wavlink Universal Docking Station at 9, 18% in favour of Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 4 | USB-A (DisplayLink, no USB-C required on host) |
| Port Configuration | 1x TB4 host, 3x TB4 downstream 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0, GbE, SD UHS-II, 3.5mm combo audio | 1x USB-A upstream, 2x HDMI (DisplayLink), 4x USB-A, 1x GbE, 3.5mm audio |
| Max Display Support | Dual 4K | Dual display |
| Max Display Resolution | Dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz | Dual 4K@30Hz (DisplayLink) |
| Total Ports | 11 | 9-18% |
| Power Delivery | 90 W | None (bus-powered, no host charging) |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes (GbE) |
| Brand | Kensington | Wavlink |
| Model | SD5700T | Universal Docking Station |
| OS Compatibility | macOS 11+, Windows 10+, ChromeOS 91+ | Windows only |
| Price | ~$270 | ~$90 |
Verdict
Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-tested, reliable Thunderbolt 4 dock with 2.5GbE that undercuts CalDigit slightly on price.
Wavlink Universal Docking Station
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche but genuinely useful fix for older USB-A-only Windows machines needing dual monitors.
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