Kensington MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station
Pioneering innovation with one of the first mobile USB4 docking stations, Kensington proudly presents the MD120U4 USB4 Portable Docking Station. MD120U4 delivers all the power of USB4, including dual 4K* support, up to 40Gbps upstream speed and 100W power pass-through - in a solution designed to support numerous devices and operating systems. An ideal choice for hybrid workers who wish to travel with less weight and clutter, power pass-through eliminates the need to travel with an additional power brick. A variety of productivity ports minimise the need for additional adapters. Includes 2 x HDMI ports, 1 x USB-C port, 2 x USB-A ports and 1 x 2.5Gbps Ethernet port for productivity anywhere.
FEATURES
- Best For: USB-C or USB4 laptops that support Power Delivery and monitors that support up to Dual 4K
- Leading the way with USB4 connection technology, this dock supports USB4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4 and USB-C 3.2 devices running Windows 10 or above.
- 2 x HDMI 2.1 ports deliver up to 8K @ 60Hz for single monitor and up to 4K @ 120Hz for dual monitors* so you can extend your visual productivity with the resolution, contrast and colour depth of Ultra HD.*Dual 4K not applicable to all devices. Single monitor only for MacBook up to 4K @ 60Hz, and up to 2K @ 60Hz for iPads and Samsung DeX enabled devices (resolution may vary based on device).
- Plug your laptop’s USB-C power adapter (80W or greater) into the dock for pass-through power to the laptop (USB-C device must support Power Delivery), or power the dock and connected devices using the laptop’s battery when travelling. Add the optional 100W Power Adapter (sold separately) for video, data and power all in one dock.
- Extend productivity with up to 40Gbps upstream speed. Includes 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port supporting data transfer and power pass-through (5V/0.9A charging via bus power, up to 100W charging via power pass-through), 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 ports and 1 x 2.5Gbps Ethernet port.
- Ideal for the hybrid worker, the dock fits into your backpack or carrying case for productivity on the go. The matte, soft-touch coating and soft fabric surface add protection while visually complementing your workspace.
- Neatly stow the 25cm (9.8”) USB4 cable during transport and when not in use.
- Connect with confidence knowing Kensington stands behind the MD120U4 with a 3-year limited warranty.
EXTENDED FEATURES & BENEFITS
Universal Compatibility
Leading the way with USB4, this dock supports numerous technologies, operating systems and devices. These include USB4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB-C 3.2 devices running Windows, macOS, iPadOS and Samsung DeX. Ideal for MacBooks with Apple Silicon, USB-C based iPads, USB4-enabled AMD laptops and more
Maximises Video Output
2 x HDMI 2.1 ports deliver up to 8K @ 60Hz for single monitor and up to 4K @ 120Hz for dual monitors* so you can extend your visual productivity with the resolution, contrast and colour depth of Ultra HD.*Dual 4K not applicable to all devices. Single monitor only for MacBook up to 4K @ 60Hz, and up to 2K @ 60Hz for iPads and Samsung DeX enabled devices (resolution may vary based on device).
Up to 100W Power Pass-Through
Plug your laptop’s USB-C power adapter (80W or greater) into the dock for pass-through power to the laptop (USB-C device must support Power Delivery), or power the dock and connected devices using the laptop’s battery when travelling. Add the optional 100W Power Adapter (sold separately) for video, data and power all in one dock.
Productivity Ports
Extend productivity with up to 40Gbps upstream speed. Includes 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port supporting data transfer and power pass-through (5V/0.9A charging via bus power, up to 100W charging via power pass-through), 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 ports and 1 x 2.5Gbps Ethernet port.
Sleek, Compact Design
Ideal for the hybrid worker, the dock fits into your backpack or carrying case for productivity on the go. The matte, soft-touch coating and soft fabric surface add protection while visually complementing your workspace.
Cable Storage Clips
Neatly stow the 25cm (9.8”) USB4 cable during transport and when not in use.
3-Year Limited Warranty
A 3-year limited warranty lets you rest assured knowing you’re covered by Kensington.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Connection technology |
USB4 |
| Driverless |
Yes |
| Number of Screen Outputs |
2 |
| Video ports |
HDMI |
| Maximum resolution |
8K |
| Power delivery |
Pass-through power |
| Operating system(s) |
iPadOS, macOS, Samsung DeX®, Windows |
| Number of USB ports |
3 |
| USB fast charging |
No |
| Docking station family |
The Innovator |
| DockWorks |
No |
| Best For |
USB4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, USB4-enabled AMD laptops and USB-C laptops that support Power Delivery and monitors that support up to dual 4K |
| Compatibility |
iPadOS 13 or above, macOS 11 or above, Samsung DeX®, Windows 10 or above |
| USB-A ports |
2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps (5V/0.9A) |
| USB-C ports |
1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps (5V/0.9A, up to 100W power pass-through) |
| Ethernet Speed (Mbps) |
10, 100, 1000, 2500 |
| Maximum resolution supported |
Up to Single 8K @ 60Hz or Dual 4K @ 120Hz (DSC enabled) |
| Plug & play |
Plug & play installation without need for drivers or downloads |
| System requirements |
Compatible with laptops equipped with USB4, Thunderbolt 3/4 and USB-C ports supporting Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt mode |
| USB-C Power Delivery |
Supports USB-C PD 3.0 (100W of laptop charging) |
| Video output |
2 x HDMI v2.1 |
| 4K support |
Yes |
About Kensington:
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Kensington is a leader in desktop and mobile device accessories, trusted by organizations around the world for nearly 35 years. Kensington products empower people to be more productive and create content at the highest levels. In both desktop and mobile environments, Kensington’s extensive lineup of award-winning products provide trusted security, desktop productivity innovations, and ergonomic well-being.
Our tradition holds us to high-quality standards for development. Our commitment to our customers means that the details matter. Our core competencies in engineering, industrial design, product quality, and responsive tech support make Kensington The Professionals’ Choice™.
Engineering — Design for Compatibility
We look for common platform opportunities to ensure compatibility wherever possible. Across the Kensington product portfolio, systems and hardware, we design to make things work well together.
Industrial Design — Every Product Is Professional Grade
Our Industrial Design team creates professional-grade products that can survive in business applications, and that fits in seamlessly to productivity environments. This means you’ll look like, and feel like, a professional when using Kensington products.
Product — Details that Matter
Whether it is a complex or simple product, we care about the details. We strive to ensure all our products have that extra ingredient or feature to make our product that much better.
Tech Support — If You’re Working, So Are We
Support when you need it. Our technical support team understands and serves professional use cases. Around the globe, every customer is treated as a professional and gets the benefit of an always-on tech support team.
Quality — Tested, Proven and Reliable
The Kensington Quality Engineering team has three decades of experience in high-volume manufacturing of hardware IT products. Rigorous test cycles help us build great products with robust components. We test above industry standards. This ensures our end-users receive a higher-quality product over the long haul.
Kensington is the inventor and worldwide leader in laptop security locks, the acknowledged leader of Trackball innovation and offers a broad range of premium-branded desktop productivity solutions.
