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CalDigit TS5 Thunderbolt 5 Dock

By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-07-05 · 6 expert sources

CalDigit TS5 Thunderbolt 5 Dock

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