Kensington Combination Laptop Lock
A resettable 4-digit combination cable lock that physically secures your laptop to a desk — no key to lose, fits the standard Kensington slot found on most laptops.
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What we like
- No key required — resettable 4-digit combo with 10,000 possible codes
- 6-foot braided steel cable gives plenty of reach to anchor to a desk leg or fixture
- T-Bar locking head is fast to engage and release one-handed
- Compatible with the standard Kensington Security Slot on the vast majority of laptops
Could be better
- Won't work with Nano or Wedge lock slots common on newer ultrabooks
- Cable gauge deters opportunists but won't stop bolt cutters
- No included storage case — cable tangles in a bag without one
Full Review
If you work in a shared space — a coworking desk, an open-plan office, or a home office the whole family passes through — a laptop lock is cheap insurance. The Kensington K64673AM is the no-frills version that does exactly what it promises without any app, Bluetooth, or subscription nonsense.
Setup and Combination Reset
Out of the box it ships with a default code. Resetting it takes about 30 seconds: insert the T-Bar, rotate the locking collar, dial in your new combo, rotate back. The instructions are printed on a small card and you won’t need them twice. The 4-digit wheel gives you 10,000 possible combinations — more than enough to stop opportunists, which is the real threat in a shared space.
Build Quality and Cable
The carbon steel cable is sheathed in a plastic sleeve and measures a full 6 feet. That’s enough reach to loop around a desk leg, a radiator pipe, or a table anchor without straining. The braid isn’t the thickest on the market — bolt cutters and 10 seconds could defeat it — but that’s true of virtually every consumer-grade laptop lock. It deters grab-and-run theft, not a targeted attack.
Compatibility Considerations
The T-Bar head fits the standard Kensington Security Slot, which covers most business-class laptops — ThinkPads, Dell Latitudes, older MacBook Pros, HP EliteBooks. It will not fit Nano slots or Wedge slots found on many current ultrabooks. Check your laptop’s spec sheet before ordering; Kensington’s website has a slot finder if you’re unsure. If you have a newer thin-and-light, look at the K60600WW Slim model instead.
Who Should Buy This
This lock is the right pick if your laptop has a standard Kensington slot and you regularly leave your setup unattended in a semi-public space. Coworking regulars, open-office workers, and anyone who wants a deterrent without tracking a key will get straightforward value here. If your laptop has a Nano or Wedge slot, skip it — the wrong lock head is useless.
