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What mattersCalDigit TS5CalDigit TS5Choose a dock aboveChoose a dock above
Laptop connectionThunderbolt 5/4, Thunderbolt 3 Mac, USB4/v2 or supported USB-C with reduced features
Display technologythunderbolt
Maximum displays*4
Power to laptop (W)*140
HDMI sockets0
DisplayPort sockets0
Display conditionsUp to three on supported Windows TB5; four requires a documented M5 Max daisy-chain arrangement; older hosts lower
Mac requirementsmacOS 15+; native chip and display limits apply
Windows requirementsWindows 11+ with supported TB4/TB5/USB4 host; consult exact-host display matrix
Wired network2.5GbE; Thunderbolt or USB4 PCIe host required
USB peripherals3 USB-C 10Gbps; 1 USB-A 10Gbps; 1 USB-A USB 2.0; 3 downstream TB5
Before buyingNo built-in HDMI or full-size DisplayPort output Display combinations and top bandwidth are host-dependent Windows Thunderbolt 3 is not listed as a supported host; confirm before purchase
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