Kensington 60W USB 3.0 Power Splitter for SD4700P REVIEW | MacSources

Perfect Accessory for your Kensington SD4700P Docking Station.

Despite my love for Apple Products and other computer branded tech, dongles are a bit ridiculous. To have full access to a portable computer, you need to either buy USB-A or USB-C adapters or a docking station/hub. Unless you want to carry around numerous cables such as Ethernet adapters, HDMI adapters, USB-A adapters, USB-C adapters, Lightning adapters, Micro USB adapters, SD card adapters, Display port Adapters, SD card adapters, etc., get a docking station like the Kensington SD4700P to fulfill most of your needs. Although a bit pricey, by the time you account for several $20–40 cables, you likely purchased the Kensington Docking station already. Perfect for a USB-C powered MacBook Pro, the Kensington SD4700P docking station may not allow you to charge other brands of laptops. With a variety of power options on the market, several brands use proprietary AC adapter tips. To solve this problem, Kensington provides a multi-tip power splitter for you to purchase as an added upgrade.

The Kensington 60W 3.0 Power Splitter for SD4700P arrived in a 4 7/8 inches long by 3 3/4 inches wide by 1 3/4 inches tall tan cardboard box. Similar to the SD4700P device that I reviewed previously, the packaging left a little to be desired. Other than the 3 7/8 inches wide by 3 5/16 inches tall sticker on the main panel, the remainder of the packaging was left unadorned. Examining the…