CalDigit TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 Dock (20-Port, 10GbE)
Overview
The CalDigit TS5 Plus is a 20-port Thunderbolt 5 docking station that sets a new standard for connectivity, featuring dual independent USB 10Gb/s controllers — a first for Thunderbolt docks — ensuring all 10 USB ports (5x USB-C + 5x USB-A) deliver full 10Gbps performance simultaneously without bandwidth sharing. Powered by Thunderbolt 5 with up to 120Gbps Bandwidth Boost, it offers three Thunderbolt 5 ports (1 upstream with 140W host charging, 2 downstream with 36W each), a dedicated DisplayPort 2.1 output, and built-in 10Gb Ethernet for high-speed networking. The TS5 Plus supports up to two 8K@60Hz displays (or four on M5 Max Macs) via DP 2.1 and Thunderbolt 5 downstream, making it the ultimate single-cable desktop hub for creative professionals, video editors, developers, and power users. The included 330W power supply delivers 140W dedicated charging to the host laptop, while SD 4.0 UHS-II and microSD 4.0 UHS-II card readers provide fast media offload. The Space Black aluminum design matches modern Macs and premium workstations.
Key Highlights
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First Thunderbolt dock with dual independent 10Gb/s USB controllers — 10x USB ports (5x USB-C + 5x USB-A) all at full 10Gbps simultaneously without bandwidth contention
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Three Thunderbolt 5 ports (1 upstream at 120Gbps Bandwidth Boost with 140W PD, 2 downstream at 80Gbps with 36W each) for ultra-fast data, daisy-chaining, and display expansion
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Built-in 10Gb Ethernet (10GBASE-T, NBASE-T compatible) — the first CalDigit TS-series dock with 10GbE, ideal for high-speed NAS, creative workflows, and enterprise networks
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Multi-display powerhouse: up to two 8K@60Hz displays via DisplayPort 2.1 + Thunderbolt 5, or up to four displays on M5 Max Macs, plus triple 4K on Windows via MST
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Space Black aluminum chassis with 330W external power supply delivering 140W dedicated host charging — includes certified 1m braided Thunderbolt 5 cable
Technical Specifications
| Brand | CalDigit |
| Model | CalDigit TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 Dock (20-Port, 10GbE) |
| Display Support | Up to two 8K@60Hz displays (via DP 2.1 + TB5 downstream); up to four displays on M5 Max Macs; triple 4K@60Hz on Windows via MST; single 8K@120Hz with DSC |
| DisplayPort Specification | DisplayPort 2.1 (8K@60Hz, HDCP 2.2, DSC 1.2a) |
| Ethernet Speed | 10Gbps (10GBASE-T / NBASE-T / 5GbE / 2.5GbE / 1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX) |
| SD Card Speed | SD 4.0 UHS-II (up to 312 MB/s) |
| Audio Specification | 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack (front, bi-directional input/output) |
| Cooling | Passive cooling with perforated aluminum chassis (fanless design) |
| Compatibility | macOS 15+ (M1 through M5 Max/Pro MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Studio); Windows 10/11 with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4 v2 host; Thunderbolt 3 hosts supported on Mac only (requires macOS 15+); not compatible with Thunderbolt 3 Windows PCs |
| Material | Aluminum alloy (Space Black anodized finish) |
| Weight | 900 g (1.98 lbs) |