The Most Powerful Thunderbolt 5 dock: CalDigit TS5 Plus

Jerry Schulze May 2, 2025
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In this video, I dive deep into the TS5 Plus and why it’s hands-down the most feature-packed dock I’ve tested, with 20 ports, dual USB controllers, 10Gb Ethernet, 140W charging, and support for dual 8K displays. Whether you’re editing 4K multi-cam footage, managing a ton of devices, or just need next-level speed and flexibility, this dock delivers. I’ll also explain what makes Thunderbolt 5 so much better than Thunderbolt 4, and how the TS5 Plus takes full advantage of it. Also, a Quick Look at the regular TS5. Check out the TS5 Plus: https://geni.us/dgZExY Check out the TS5: https://geni.us/Rld6Uhn This video is sponsored by and has been reviewed by CalDigit. My favorite stuff M4 MacBook Pro: https://geni.us/p5oPW Asus ProArt 5K: https://geni.us/RFtOl Fenge desk shelf: https://geni.us/JM5kBHA Kanto ORA Speakers: https://geni.us/CxGav OWC Envy Ultra TB5 SSD: https://geni.us/U4SQ =============================================== DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I may receive a small commission. 0:00 intro ts5 and ts5 plus 0:42 what is thunderbolt 5? 1:33 included accessories 2:04 design and new color! 2:46 20 ports of connectivity 4:35 displays 5:03 PCIe and SSD speed 5:41 my favorite port, 10GbE 6:32 lots and lots of power 7:38 whats in the regular ts5? 8:32 pricing and when to get

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