Docking station Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 — Wired Thunderbolt 4, 65 W PD, 3840×2160, HDMI, 4× USB-A, Gigabit Ethernet, Black

The Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 is a USB4 docking station designed to expand a laptop into a full workspace. It provides a 40 Gbps USB4 upstream connection to support high-resolution displays and fast data transfer, and it can deliver laptop charging via USB Power Delivery when paired with the appropriate power adapter.

Advantages

The dock supports up to 40 Gbps bandwidth, enabling connection of either a single 8K 60 Hz display or two 4K displays at high refresh rates, and it supports USB Power Delivery up to 100 W when used with the compatible power adapter. It is compatible across multiple operating systems and integrates Ethernet and security features to simplify desktop connections.

Key specifications

• Host interface: Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 upstream, up to 40 Gbps
• Display support: up to one 8K 60 Hz or two 4K high-refresh displays
• Power delivery: supports PD 3.1, up to 65 W output with included configuration or up to 100 W when used with a 100 W or 135 W adapter
• Ethernet: Gigabit LAN (1000 Mbit/s)
• Security: cable lock slot
• Connection type: wired

How to use

Connect the dock to your laptop using the upstream Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 cable. Attach external monitors to the dock’s display outputs according to the desired resolution and refresh-rate configuration. Plug the recommended power adapter into the dock to enable USB Power Delivery to the laptop, select the adapter wattage (100 W or 135 W) if higher charging is required, and connect peripherals and Ethernet as needed.

Recommendations

For optimal display performance when using multiple high-resolution monitors, use certified USB4/Thunderbolt 4 cables and a power adapter that matches your laptop’s charging requirements. Ensure your laptop’s firmware and OS support USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 to take full advantage of the dock’s capabilities.