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ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink vs Kensington SD5005T5 EQ

18specifications compared
8differ
10identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Kensington SD5005T5 EQ has 40 W more USB Power Delivery up to than the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink (140 W vs 100 W). The ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink has 3 more HDMI ports quantity than the Kensington SD5005T5 EQ (3 vs 0). Only the Kensington SD5005T5 EQ has card reader integrated. Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C on the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink, Thunderbolt 5 on the Kensington SD5005T5 EQ. Ethernet LAN data rates: 100,10,1000 Mbit/s on the ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink, 100,10,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the Kensington SD5005T5 EQ.

USB Power Delivery up to
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:100 W
- SD5005T5 EQ:140 W
HDMI ports quantity
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:3
- SD5005T5 EQ:0
Ethernet LAN data rates
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:100,10,1000 Mbit/s
- SD5005T5 EQ:100,10,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Product colour
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:Black
- SD5005T5 EQ:White
Card reader integrated
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:No
- SD5005T5 EQ:Yes
Maximum digital resolution
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:4096 x 2160 pixels
- SD5005T5 EQ:7680 x 4320 pixels
Cables included
- Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink:USB Type-C to USB Type-C
- SD5005T5 EQ:Thunderbolt

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Comparison of AC7148, SD5005T5 EQ
48 specifications	A ACT Universal USB-C Docking Station 4K, for 3 HDMI/DisplayPort monitors, DisplayLink Model AC7148 View product	B Kensington SD5005T5 EQ View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C	Thunderbolt 5
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery up toDiffers	100 W	140 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	3	0
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	100,10,1000 Mbit/s	100,10,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeKnown for one	4K Ultra HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers	4096 x 2160 pixels	7680 x 4320 pixels
Number of displays supported	3	3
VESA mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 Gbit/s
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	144 Hz
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one	135 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	6.43 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	21 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB cable lengthKnown for one	1 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	107 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	107 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	54 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	USB Type-C to USB Type-C	Thunderbolt

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