LENOVO ThinkPad USB4 Smart Dock 5500 (135W) EU
LENOVO ThinkPad USB4 Smart Dock 5500 (135W) EU
- USB4 dock with up to 40 Gbps bandwidth
- Video: HDMI 2.1 + 2× DisplayPort 1.4 + USB‑C (DP Alt Mode)
- Supports 1×8K60 or up to 4×4K60 (host‑dependent)
- Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), 4× USB‑A and 2× USB‑C ports
- Includes 135W power adapter; 3‑year warranty
Description
The Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Smart Dock 5500 is a professional USB4 docking station (EU version) supplied with a 135W power adapter. It delivers up to 40 Gbps of bandwidth, supports Power Delivery to the host (up to ~100W shared PD depending on configuration), and provides multiple video outputs: HDMI 2.1, two DisplayPort 1.4 ports and a USB‑C DP Alt Mode port. It also includes Gigabit Ethernet (1 GbE), four USB‑A and two USB‑C ports for peripherals and charging.
Use cases: multi‑monitor workstation setups, creative workflows, and managed enterprise deployments. Part number examples: 40BC0135EU / 40BC0135US. EAN: 195892130499.
Sources: Lenovo product pages and retailer listings.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / P/N | ThinkPad USB4 Smart Dock 5500 (40BC0135EU / 40BC0135US) |
| EAN / UPC | EAN: 195892130499 (EU) / UPC (US examples shown by some retailers) |
| Host interface | 1 x USB4 (detachable USB‑C cable) |
| Video outputs | 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x USB‑C (DP Alt Mode) |
| USB ports | 4 x USB‑A 3.2 Gen2, 2 x USB‑C 3.2 Gen2 |
| Network | 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mb/s) |
| Power delivery | Up to ~100 W shared PD to host (135W adapter included) |
| Max. display support | 1×8K@60Hz, 2×4K@144Hz or 4×4K@60Hz (depends on host) |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 218 × 80 × 32 mm |
| Weight | ~0.47 kg |
| Material | Plastic (contains post‑consumer recycled content) |
| OS compatibility | Windows, macOS (driver/feature availability depends on OS and host) |
| Warranty | 3‑year manufacturer (bring‑in; check local terms) |
Sources: Lenovo support and retailer specification listings.
Quick review
- Pros: USB4 performance (40 Gbps), flexible multi‑display support (up to 8K60 single or 4×4K60), built‑in Gigabit Ethernet and a comprehensive set of USB ports. Includes 135W adapter.
- Cons: Shared PD is up to ~100W—may not fully power some high‑end laptops under max load. Compatibility and exact display throughput depend on the host laptop and OS.
Recommended for users who need future‑proofed docking with high bandwidth and enterprise manageability.
