Input & Connectivity
CalDigit TS5 Thunderbolt 5 Dock
By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-07-05 · 6 expert sources

Pros
- +15 ports with four Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) — one host plus three downstream, three USB-C 10Gbps, two USB-A, 2.5GbE, audio
- +140W host charging that CalDigit says stays at full 140W even as downstream devices are connected
- +Bandwidth Boost pushes display data to 120Gb/s — dual 4K@240Hz, triple 4K@144Hz, or four 4K@144Hz on an M-series Max Mac
- +UHS-II SD and microSD card readers plus a Kensington lock slot
- +Compact fanless chassis reviewers describe as dead-silent under sustained load
Cons
- −$399.95 sits above several capable Thunderbolt 5 rivals with similar port counts
- −2.5GbE Ethernet, not the 10GbE on the pricier TS5 Plus
- −No DisplayPort or HDMI jack — displays connect over the downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus9.4
- Effectiveness9.4
- Build safety9.3
- Durability9.3
- Value8.8