Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Smart Dock 5500 Docking Station with 135W Adapter, Black (40BC0135DE)

Cluttered desks and a tangle of cables slow you down. The Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Smart Dock 5500 replaces the mess with a single USB4 connection that expands your laptop into a full workstation. One cable delivers high-speed data, dual 4K video, and up to 100W charging to your notebook, so you can focus on work instead of cable management.

Who is it for

Professionals who use a USB4, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C laptop and need a reliable, high-performance docking solution for multi-monitor setups, fast peripherals, and wired network access. Ideal for hot-desking, home offices, and corporate environments where quick connect/disconnect matters.

Main features

• USB4 host connection with up to 100W Power Delivery to charge your laptop.
• Supports up to 3 external displays: 8K @ 30Hz single, 4K @ 60Hz dual or triple (with DSC).
• Video outputs: 2x DisplayPort 1.4 and 1x HDMI 2.1.
• Six USB ports: 1x USB-C 10Gbps (front, 20W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (front, BC 1.2), 2x USB-A 10Gbps (rear), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (rear).
• Gigabit Ethernet with PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN, and MAC Address Pass-Through.
• 3.5mm combo audio jack for headset or speakers.
• Kensington Lock Slot for physical security.
• Includes 135W AC adapter.
• Compact black PC/ABS housing fits neatly on or under a desk.

Specifications

• Host interface: USB4 (USB-C)
• Power delivery to host: up to 100W
• Included power adapter: 135W
• Max external displays: 3
• Max resolution single display: 8K @ 30Hz or 4K @ 120Hz
• Max resolution dual display: 4K @ 60Hz
• Max resolution triple display: 4K @ 60Hz (with DSC)
• Video outputs: 2x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.1
• USB ports: 1x USB-C 10Gbps (front, 20W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (front, BC 1.2), 2x USB-A 10Gbps (rear), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (rear)
• Ethernet: 1x Gigabit RJ-45
• Audio: 1x 3.5mm combo jack
• Security: Kensington Lock Slot
• Network features: PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN, MAC Address Pass-Through
• Colour: Black
• Material: PC/ABS plastic
• Compatibility: USB4, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C laptops

Tips

For triple 4K @ 60Hz, ensure your laptop supports Display Stream Compression (DSC). Use the front USB-C port to charge your phone or tablet while docked. The dock works with any USB-C laptop, but full 100W charging and maximum display bandwidth require USB4 or Thunderbolt 4.