We’ve previously shared news about the accessory brand CalDigit, which has now unveiled an innovative docking solution that utilizes the newest standard. To be more specific, the Element 5 Hub adopts Thunderbolt 5, allowing for a total bandwidth of 120 Gbit/s. As is always the case, the device connected to this hub must be TB5-compatible to enjoy all its features.
Monitor Compatibility
On the product page, CalDigit provides information on how many monitors various systems can handle. For example, macOS can’t support three monitors, and a Windows laptop equipped with Thunderbolt 4, rather than Thunderbolt 5, will only manage two external displays. In the best-case scenario, the TB5 docking station can work with a fully compatible Windows PC, enabling connections to as many as four 4K monitors at 144Hz.
Ports and Power
This new hub from CalDigit features four USB 4 V 2.0 ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 5, which also allows for USB Power Delivery up to 15 watts. Users need to connect their monitors through these ports since there’s no HDMI option available. Additionally, there are two USB-C ports capable of transferring data at 10 Gbit/s and outputting up to 7.5 watts, alongside two more USB Type A ports with identical specs, plus an extra USB-A port located on the opposite side. The Thunderbolt 5 dock can provide up to 180 watts, with half of that being deliverable to the connected PC or Mac. Finally, the dimensions of the CalDigit Element 5 Hub are 4.5 x 2.8 x 1 inches, and it comes with a price of $249.
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