CalDigit Announces TS5 Plus Thunderbolt Dock
The TS5 Plus will be available in late April 2025 and will be priced at $499.99. Its connectivity includes three Thunderbolt 5 ports, five USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, five USB-A ports, SD and microSD memory card slots, a 10Gb ethernet port, and a headphone jack. DigiCalc says its new TS5 Plus is “the first Thunderbolt dock to feature dual 10Gb/s USB controllers… allowing for increased USB bandwidth.”
Features and Performance
Three of the dock’s ports can charge devices at speeds of up to 36W while the primary host device gets 140W of power, enough to keep even a MacBook Pro powered. All three Thunderbolt 5 ports offer transfer speeds of up to 80Gbps, with a 120Gbps Bandwidth Boost option. Windows users can connect up to three external 4K displays using TS5 Plus, while Mac users can connect a pair of displays running at 8K 60Hz or 4K 240Hz resolutions.
TS5: A More Affordable Option
The more affordable TS5 will launch a bit later in May 2025 for $369.99. Its 15 ports include four Thunderbolt 5 ports, three USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two USB-A ports, a 2.5Gb ethernet port, plus memory card slots and a headphone jack.
Performance is nearly identical to the TS5 Plus, including 80Gbps transfer speeds that can be boosted to 120Gbps and 140W of power for a host device. However, there’s a slight step down to 20W and 15W of power delivery through its USB-C ports.
Tariffs and Pricing
When asked if President Trump’s tariffs would have an effect on its pricing, CalDigit’s marketing executive Kosta Panagos told The Verge in an email that the company was monitoring the situation. ”As of right now we are moving forward with the current pricing we have in place for the newly announced Thunderbolt 5 docks, and for our existing product range. However, we are monitoring the situation with the tariffs, and if necessary we may have to adjust, but as of right now we expect to maintain the current pricing.”
Conclusion
CalDigit’s TS5 Plus and TS5 Thunderbolt docks aim to provide users with a seamless connection experience. With its impressive connectivity options, high-speed transfer rates, and power delivery, these docks are sure to satisfy the needs of professionals and enthusiasts alike.
FAQs
Q: When will the TS5 Plus be available?
A: The TS5 Plus will be available in late April 2025.
Q: What is the price of the TS5 Plus?
A: The TS5 Plus will be priced at $499.99.
Q: What is the difference between the TS5 Plus and the TS5?
A: The TS5 Plus has more ports and slightly faster power delivery than the TS5. The TS5 is a more affordable option priced at $369.99.
Q: Will President Trump’s tariffs affect the pricing of CalDigit’s products?
A: CalDigit is monitoring the situation and expects to maintain its current pricing. However, if necessary, it may have to adjust its pricing in response to the tariffs.
