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CalDigit TS5 Plus vs OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub: Comparison
CalDigit TS5 Plus and OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub separate most on total ports: CalDigit TS5 Plus at 20, OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub at 5, 75% in favour of CalDigit TS5 Plus. They match on 15 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 | 1x TB5 host, 3x TB5 downstream (80Gbps), 1x USB-A 10Gbps |
| Thunderbolt Version | 5 | 5 |
| Max Display Support | Quad 4K | Up to 3 displays (host-dependent; Mac max 2 per port) |
| Host Bandwidth | 80 Gbps | 80 Gbps |
| Max Display Resolution | Single 8K (DSC); dual 6K@120Hz; quad 4K@144Hz | Triple 8K@60Hz or dual 8K@120Hz (TB5 host) |
| Host Cable Length | 1 m | 0.8 m |
| Total Ports | 20 | 5-75% |
| Power Delivery | 140 W | 140 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 140 W | 140 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| Video Path | Thunderbolt Native | Thunderbolt Native |
| DisplayLink Driver Required | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 3 | 3 |
| Max Displays Mac Pro Max | 4 | 2 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| Max Dual Display Resolution | 6K | 8K |
| Max Dual Display Refresh | 120 Hz | 120 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 | 1 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Ethernet Speed | 10GbE | None |
| SD Card Slot | UHS-II | None |
| Brand | CalDigit | OWC |
| Model | TS5 Plus | Thunderbolt 5 Hub |
| Price | ~$500 | ~$329 |
| Source URL | https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-5-dock-ts5-plus/ | https://www.owc.com/solutions/thunderbolt-5-hub |
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.
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Cheapest Thunderbolt 5 dock — 140W charging and daisy-chain flexibility in a whisper-quiet aluminum build, with fewer ports and only 2.5GbE.