CalDigit’s compact Thunderbolt 5 dock doesn’t skimp on ports.

The new Element 5 Hub differentiates itself from Kensington and Cable Matters’ Thunderbolt 5 docks with a much smaller design. Despite its compact footprint, the $249 Element 5 still features four 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gbps with Bandwidth Boost), two slower 10Gbps USB-C ports, and three USB-A ports. Power delivery maxes out at 90W, but it can drive three 4K/60Hz displays on Windows, or a pair of 6K/60Hz displays on macOS. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/caldigit1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/caldigit2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/caldigit3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/caldigit4.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

January 31, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Sarah Rogers

Thenew Element 5 Hubdifferentiates itself fromKensingtonandCable Matters ’ bombshell 5 dockswith a much small-scale aim .

Despite its heavyset step , the$249 Element 5still feature four 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 port ( up to 120Gbps with Bandwidth Boost ) , two slow 10Gbps USB - one C port , and three USB - A interface .

great power pitch maxes out at 90W , but it can take three 4K/60Hz showing on Windows , or a distich of 6K/60Hz video display on macOS .

Caldigit’s Element 5 Hub is smaller than most smartphones but quite a bit thicker.

Caldigit’s Element 5 Hub is smaller than most smartphones but quite a bit thicker.Image: CalDigit

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The Element 5 Hub includes nine USB ports in total, with a maximum power output of 90W.

When connected to a Windows machine, the Element 5 can power up to three 4K/60Hz displays.

With macOS, only a dual 6K/60Hz display setup is supported.

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