Thunderbolt 5 Is Here
Thunderbolt 5 doubles bandwidth to 80Gbps bidirectional (120Gbps for display), enabling triple 4K monitors, fast storage, and 240W charging through a single cable.
CalDigit TS4 Gen 2 — Best Overall
23 ports including 3x Thunderbolt 5, 4x USB-A 10Gbps, 2x HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, and a 180W laptop charger. Supports dual 6K or triple 4K displays.
OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock — Best for Mac
12 ports with excellent macOS compatibility. Dual Thunderbolt 5 downstream ports, 96W charging, and 2.5GbE. Works seamlessly with Apple Silicon.
Belkin Connect Pro — Best Budget
At , it offers dual Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, USB-A, and 96W charging. Limited to dual 4K displays but covers most users' needs.
What to Look For
- Laptop charging wattage (must match your laptop's requirements)
- Display output configuration (HDMI vs DisplayPort vs TB5 native)
- Ethernet speed (2.5GbE is standard, 10GbE is premium)
- SD card slot speed (UHS-II for professional workflows)
Verdict
CalDigit TS4 Gen 2 is the dock to beat — comprehensive port selection and rock-solid reliability.