TS5
CalDigitReleased Jun 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Oct 12, 2026
This Thunderbolt 5 dock offers extensive ports, fast connectivity, and high power delivery with effective cooling. The CalDigit TS5 scores 86/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the thunderbolt docks category. Coverage includes reviews from Storagereview, Macworld, 9to5mac, and Macrumors.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 82 (Machash) to 92 (Storagereview).
Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Extensive port selection(5)
- Fast Thunderbolt 5(3)
- High power delivery(2)
- Fast Ethernet(2)
- Effective passive cooling(2)
Cons
- High price(5)
- Limited features(5)
- Connection issues(3)
- Bulky design(2)
6 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The CalDigit TS5 Plus is a premium Thunderbolt 5 dock offering extensive connectivity and reliable performance, though at a premium price.
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The CalDigit TS5 is a high-performance Thunderbolt 5 dock that offers a comprehensive and reliable set of ports for MacBook users, though it comes with a premium price tag.
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AI summary of this review
CalDigit's TS5 Plus is the best Thunderbolt dock that you can currently purchase, offering Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, 140W fast charging, and 20 ports, though it comes at a premium price of $499.99.
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AI summary of this review
The CalDigit TS5 Plus is a highly capable Thunderbolt 5 dock with extensive port selection and fast data transfer speeds, though it comes at a premium price.
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