CalDigit TS5 Plus
Exact average 85.8 · 1 printed, 4 estimated
Image: CalDigit5 professional reviewers tested the CalDigit TS5 Plus, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: ports and connectivity. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Windows Central, Creative Bloq and 2 more
The catch: Expensive and overkill for most people, with a large power brick.
4 of these 5 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 5 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 95TechRadar
Highly praised as one of the best docks the reviewer has used, with no slowdown across devices and useful software, though it is expensive and needs mains power.
Read TechRadar review - 85est.Windows Central
Named best overall Thunderbolt dock in a tested roundup, with an Editor's Choice from the earlier full review.
Read Windows Central review - 83est.Creative Bloq
A very fast, port-rich Thunderbolt 5 dock that keeps a desk tidy with one cable, but its high price and many surplus ports make it a niche buy.
Read Creative Bloq review - 83est.Tom's Hardware
In a six-dock Thunderbolt 5 shootout the TS5 Plus is called the overachiever thanks to its 20 ports, 10GbE and four-monitor support on a top Mac.
Read Tom's Hardware review - 83est.Digital Camera World
A no-compromise flagship dock with excellent connectivity and 140W charging, but overkill and costly for average users.
Read Digital Camera World review
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Common questions
Is the CalDigit TS5 Plus worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. Expensive and overkill for most people, with a large power brick.
Do critics agree about the CalDigit TS5 Plus?
Critics agree: scores range from 83 (Creative Bloq) to 95 (TechRadar), a spread of 12 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the CalDigit TS5 Plus?
Price (4 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the CalDigit TS5 Plus?
The CalDigit TS4 (critic score 89), best overall.