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CalDigit TS5 Plus vs Kensington SD5000T5 EQ: Comparison
CalDigit TS5 Plus and Kensington SD5000T5 EQ differ on ethernet speed: CalDigit TS5 Plus at 10GbE, Kensington SD5000T5 EQ at 2.5GbE, which puts CalDigit TS5 Plus ahead on that measure. They match on 20 other specifications, including connection type, host interface and thunderbolt version.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Port Configuration | 1x TB5 host, 2x TB5 downstream (80Gbps), 5x USB-C 10Gbps, 5x USB-A 10Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, 10GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, front/rear 3.5mm audio | 11-in-1: 1x TB5 host, 3x TB5 downstream (80Gbps), 3x USB-A 10Gbps, SD + microSD UHS-II, 2.5GbE, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | 5 | 5 |
| Max Display Support | Quad 4K | Triple 4K@144Hz / Dual 8K@60Hz |
| Host Bandwidth | 80 Gbps | 80 Gbps |
| Power Delivery | 140 W | 140 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 140 W | 140 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Video Path | Thunderbolt Native | Thunderbolt Native |
| DisplayLink Driver Required | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 3 | 3 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| Max Dual Display Resolution | 6K | 8K |
| Max Dual Display Refresh | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 0 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | None | None |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort Version | 2.1 | None |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 2 | 3 |
| USB-A Port Count | 5 | 3 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Offline Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 10GbE | 2.5GbE |
| SD Card Slot | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| microSD Card Slot | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| Audio Jack Configuration | Front Combo Plus Rear In And Out | Single Combo |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | CalDigit | Kensington |
| Model | TS5 Plus | SD5000T5 EQ |
| Price | ~$500 | $269.99 MSRP |
| Source URL | https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-5-dock-ts5-plus/ | https://www.thunderbolttechnology.net/product/kensington-sd5000t5-eq-thunderbolt%E2%84%A2-5-triple-4k-docking-station-140w-pd ; https://www.macworld.com/article/3127228/kensington-sd5000t5-eq-thunderbolt-5-dock-review.html |
Verdict
CalDigit TS5 Plus
10 / 10 Expert Rating
Best overall Thunderbolt 5 dock — most ports, best charging, dual 8K@60Hz, and 10GbE for buyers who refuse to compromise.
Kensington SD5000T5 EQ
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The highest power delivery in our dock lineup paired with genuine triple 4K@144Hz output.