Best Laptop Locks

Updated January 2019
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Best of the Best
RUBAN
Laptop Lock and Security Cable
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Nice length of security cable, considering the low price. Easy to use laptop lock system with two keys.

Pros

Offers a black cable 6.2' in length, which should meet the needs of most people. Works with many laptops, as long as they have a security locking slot. Nice price point. Gives you two keys, so you have a spare, just in case. Very easy to understand and use.

Cons

Doesn't provide maximum security level with its simple key and lock design, as key is not uniquely cut.

Best Bang for the Buck
FOLAI
Laptop Lock and Security Cable
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Versatile cable lock system that works with all types of laptop computers, including Macintosh brand.

Pros

Cable is coiled to keep it out of your way, but will fully stretch to a nice length of 6'. Ships with two keys, so you always have a spare available. Because of its design, you can use it on any electronics device you own. Not limited to a certain brand or model type.

Cons

Uses an adhesive anchor plate as the lock, which adds bulk to your device. Adhesive could wear out over time.

Kensington
MacBook Laptop Lock Station
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Expensive, but if you want a maximum security option, this sturdy device will deliver.

Pros

Offers three versions to fit MacBooks, standard laptops, or Surface notebooks. Provides a high level of security with an aluminum locking station that outperforms most other options on the market. Includes a 6' security cable, which is long enough for most users.

Cons

Really expensive compared to other laptop lock options. Each version is limited to a particular model of laptop, so it can't be shared.

Kensington
Laptop Lock and Security Cable
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Costs a little more, but it's a strong security cable with a high level of protection against someone tampering with it.

Pros

Extremely easy to use and fits in place with a satisfying clicking noise, so you know it has been connected properly. Offered in versions for Apple laptops or standard laptops. Can pick between two thicknesses of security cable. Ships with two keys, just in case you lose one.

Cons

Must match the version of the cable and lock to the particular model and brand of laptop you own.

Sendt
Laptop Lock and Security Cable
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Low price for a simple security cable. Offers a four-number combination dial on the lock, and you can set the number.

Pros

Works with any laptop or other electronic device that contains a Kensington security slot. Has a 6' cable length, which should meet the needs of most people. Offered in six different cable colors, which is great for a customer-facing retail setting, so you can match the decor.

Cons

May not fit all laptops. Build quality is questionable as dials may become stuck in place over time.

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  • 109 Consumers Consulted
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    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

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    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

    Laptop locks work a lot like a bicycle lock, keeping your laptop safe from thieves. Installing a laptop lock is a smart idea when you’re using the laptop at a coffee house, securing it to the table. Or, if your laptop has sensitive data on it, you may want to use a laptop lock at the office too. Always attach the far end of the laptop lock to a secure point that a thief can’t lift or move. The other end of the laptop lock will fit into a security hole on the laptop. Most models of laptops contain security holes specifically to fit locks. As you’re shopping for laptop locks, be sure the model you select will fit your laptop. Some laptop locks will open with a mini key, while others have combination dials.

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    RUBAN

    Laptop Lock and Security Cable

    RUBAN

    Laptop Lock and Security Cable

    Nice length of security cable, considering the low price. Easy to use laptop lock system with two keys.
    $14
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    FOLAI

    Laptop Lock and Security Cable

    FOLAI

    Laptop Lock and Security Cable

    Versatile cable lock system that works with all types of laptop computers, including Macintosh brand.
    $12
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    Kensington

    MacBook Laptop Lock Station

    Kensington

    MacBook Laptop Lock Station

    Expensive, but if you want a maximum security option, this sturdy device will deliver.
    $66
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    Kensington

    Laptop Lock and Security Cable

    Kensington

    Laptop Lock and Security Cable

    Costs a little more, but it's a strong security cable with a high level of protection against someone tampering with it.
    $33
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    Sendt

    Laptop Lock and Security Cable

    Sendt

    Laptop Lock and Security Cable

    Low price for a simple security cable. Offers a four-number combination dial on the lock, and you can set the number.
    $13

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