Kensington
Kensington has been making computer accessories since 1981 and now works as the Computer Products Group of ACCO Brands, with its base in California and products sold in more than 100 countries. It invented the Kensington Security Slot, the small oval hole on laptops that its cable locks click into, and that standard is still the company's calling card. The rest of the range covers Thunderbolt and USB-C docking stations, the Expert Mouse and SlimBlade trackballs, privacy screens, VeriMark fingerprint keys, monitor arms and ergonomic keyboards.
The brand suits IT managers kitting out shared desks and anyone who keeps a laptop in a public space. Prices sit above no name accessories, and the docks are worth checking against your exact laptop model, since port behaviour and charging wattage differ. Thin ultrabooks without a lock slot need the adhesive anchor instead.
Pros
- Inventor of the laptop security slot standard
- Expert Mouse and SlimBlade trackballs
- Docks for Thunderbolt and USB-C laptops
- Backed by ACCO Brands, sold in 100+ countries
- Long warranties on locks and docking stations
Cons
- Priced above generic accessories
- Dock compatibility depends on laptop model
- Companion software can be fussy on macOS
- Lock slot missing on many thin laptops
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