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CalDigit TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 Dock
A 20-port Thunderbolt 5 dock with 10GbE and 140 W charging, built for demanding desk setups.
- Thunderbolt 5
- 140 W
- 4
- 10 GbE
PCPR score
8.7
Excellent
Best price we’ve seen
$500Nov 9
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The short version
The TS5 Plus is CalDigit's flagship Thunderbolt 5 dock, with 20 ports including two downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports, five USB-C and five USB-A ports at 10 Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, 10GbE and SD and microSD readers. It charges hosts at up to 140 W. Tom's Hardware called it the standout of its dock roundup, and TechRadar praised its reliability while noting the high price, no HDMI and a required power brick.
Pros
- 20 ports including DisplayPort 2.1 and 10GbE
- 140 W host charging with a 330 W power supply
- Dual USB controllers for higher total USB bandwidth
- SD and microSD UHS-II readers
- All-metal build praised by TechRadar
Cons
- No HDMI output, so HDMI monitors need an adapter
- Priced near the top of the Thunderbolt 5 dock market
- Cannot run without its external power brick
Best for
- Mac or PC desks with many peripherals and fast NAS links
- Creators using high-resolution displays and fast storage
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Dock
Connectivity
- Host connection
- Thunderbolt 5
- Ethernet
- 10 GbE
Power
- Power delivery
- 140 W
Ports & I/O
- Displays
- 4
- Max video
- Up to four displays on M5 Max; fewer on other hosts
- USB-A ports
- 5
- USB-C ports
- 5
Features
- SD reader
- Yes
Compatibility notes
- Four-display support needs an M5 Max Mac; three displays need an M5 Pro or Max Mac or a Thunderbolt 5 Windows PC.
- Five USB-C and five USB-A ports are for data; monitors connect to the two downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports or the DisplayPort.
- HDMI monitors need a USB-C to HDMI or active DisplayPort to HDMI adapter.
- macOS 15 or newer is required for Mac hosts.
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Video reviews
Positive · Review
CalDigit TS5 Plus review - A most powerful Thunderbolt 5 Dock
9to5Mac
9to5Mac's hands-on review weighs the dock's flaws and high price against its class-leading capability, and compares it with the older TS4.
Positive · Review
The Most Powerful Thunderbolt 5 dock: CalDigit TS5 Plus
Jerry Schulze
Reviewer Jerry Schulze goes through the dock's port mix, networking and charging, and explains why he rates it above other docks he has used.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
PositiveThe roundup singles out the TS5 Plus for its 20 ports and 10 GbE, and shows full throughput on its network port in testing.
2026-05-08
Read the sourceTechRadar
PositiveThe review gives top marks for port selection and reliable speed under load, while marking it down for high cost, no HDMI and needing constant mains power.
5/5 · 2025-07-20
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Common questions
How many monitors can the TS5 Plus drive?
Up to four on an M5 Max Mac, per CalDigit, using the DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 5 ports. Other hosts support fewer, and three displays need an M5 Pro or Max Mac or a Thunderbolt 5 Windows PC.
Does it have an HDMI port?
No. CalDigit says HDMI monitors need a USB-C to HDMI adapter or an active DisplayPort to HDMI adapter.
How much power does it send to a laptop?
CalDigit rates the host Thunderbolt 5 port at up to 140 W, with 36 W available from each downstream Thunderbolt 5 port.
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