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CalDigit TS5 Plus vs Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock: Comparison
CalDigit TS5 Plus and Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock separate most on total ports: CalDigit TS5 Plus at 20, Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock at 9, 55% in favour of CalDigit TS5 Plus.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 5 | USB4 (USB-C, gaming-focused) |
| 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 | 1x USB-C upstream (USB4), 4x USB-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort, 1x SD card slot, 1x 2.5GbE |
| Max Display Support | Quad 4K | Dual 4K |
| Max Display Resolution | Single 8K (DSC); dual 6K@120Hz; quad 4K@144Hz | Dual 4K@144Hz (HDMI 2.1) |
| Total Ports | 20 | 9-55% |
| Power Delivery | 140 W | 135W host charging |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes (2.5GbE) |
| Brand | CalDigit | Lenovo |
| Model | TS5 Plus | Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock |
| Price | ~$500 | ~$250 |
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.
Lenovo Legion Gen 2 USB-C Gaming Dock
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The clear pick for Legion or other gaming laptop owners who want high refresh rate external displays.
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