CalDigit Element 5 Thunderbolt 5 Hub

CalDigit Element 5 Hub

Meet the CalDigit Element 5 Hub, your all-in-one connectivity solution powered by Thunderbolt 5. This compact yet mighty hub packs 4 Thunderbolt 5 ports, 3 USB-A (10Gb/s), and 2 USB-C (10Gb/s), giving you more ports than any other Thunderbolt hub without hogging desk space. Enjoy blazing-fast 120Gb/s bandwidth, consistent 90W host charging, and support for up to three displays on compatible Windows Thunderbolt 5 PCs, all while staying travel-friendly with a 42% smaller power supply. Whether you’re a creative pro or a multitasking enthusiast, the Element 5 Hub keeps your workflow smooth, your devices powered, and your workspace clutter free. Expand your possibilities, connect everything you need, exactly when you need it.

Not Your Average Hub

Traditional USB hubs are mostly equipped with low performing ports, or ports with insufficient power delivery in order to keep your devices charged. The Element 5 Hub allows you to have both great performance, and consistent power, thanks to the up to 120Gb/s throughput of Thunderbolt 5.

Impeccable Compatibility

The Element 5 Hub is compatible with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 Macs, USB4, USB4 v2, and USB-C devices. This also includes USB-C or Thunderbolt iPads, iPhones, Windows tablets and more*

* Please Note: The Element 5 Hub does not support Thunderbolt 3 Windows PCs. Users on Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB-C host computers, tablets, or phones will see reduced functionality.

Define Your Connectivity?

The simplicity of the Element 5 Hub’s four Thunderbolt 5 ports allows you to create the hub that you want. Don’t be confined by pre-built hubs. Use the Thunderbolt 5 ports to connect what you want.

Need to connect multiple SSDs, SD card readers, RAID storage, triple 4K monitors? No problem.

The Element 5 Hub is a blank canvas ready to be populated with the devices you need.

Faster Than Your Average Hub

The Thunderbolt 5 ports on the Element 5 Hub provide up to 6,200MB/s performance for your external storage devices, which is double that of Thunderbolt 4, and much higher than typical USB hubs.

Please Note: *Thunderbolt SSDs are only compatible with Thunderbolt & USB4 host computers. The actual performance may be slightly slower due to latency and protocol overhead.

Versatile USB Ports

The versatility of having both USB-C and USB-A ports offers great convenience. All of the USB ports on the Element 5 Hub offer 10Gb/s performance, and 7.5W of power.

This is an ideal option for connecting high performance USB-C SSDs to the hub. Don’t forget that you can also connect USB-C devices to the Thunderbolt 5 ports.

Three Monitors on Windows

Thunderbolt 5 allows for 3 external monitors to be connected to a Windows host computer that supports it, and the fact that the Element 5 Hub has 3 downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports makes it ideal for users that intend on connecting 3 displays*.

Please note: *Triple displays requires a compatible Thunderbolt 5 Windows PC. M4 Apple Macs do not support triple displays via a single Thunderbolt 5 host connection. Thunderbolt 4 Windows or Mac host computers do not support triple displays.

Please see CalDigits webpage Here for further information on multi-display compatiblity and resolutions.

Bandwidth Boost Technology

When you connect bandwidth intensive monitors to the Element 5 Hub it will enable Bandwidth Boost in order to prioritise displays and provide up to 120Gb/s performance. This will then keep 40Gb/s for the rest of the dock.

The great thing about this is that it will allow for higher refresh rate displays to be connected to the device, as well as three 4K 60Hz displays on Windows Thunderbolt 5 PCs.

Reversible Design

A great function of the Element 5 Hub’s design is that it is reversible, allowing you to be able to use it on either side of your laptop giving you maximum flexbility when it comes to your chosen setup.

iPads, iPhones & Windows Tablets

Not only is the Element 5 Hub compatible with laptops, it can be used with Thunderbolt or USB-C tablets and phones. This includes iPads and iPhones. You are no longer limited to connecting a single device to your table or phone’s Type-C port. The Element 5 Hub will add up to 8 devices for next-level connectivity.

90W - Enough Power to Fast Charge your Apple Devices

Traditional USB hubs cannot compete with the Element 5 Hub’s power delivery. This is thanks to the included power supply which provides a “sustained” 90W of power delivery at all times to the host device.

USB hubs that claim up to 100W power delivery often reduce the actual power delivery based on how many USB devices are connected to it. Rest assured that this does not happen with the Element 5 Hub because of the included 180W power supply.

A Powerful Offline Charging Station

The Element 5 Hub can even work for you when it’s not connected to your computer. Keep your USB-A or USB-C devices connected to the Element 5 Hub and it will continue to charge them. All 9 ports on the Element 5 Hub can be used at the same time for offline charging.

42% Smaller Power Supply

The Element 5 Hub’s power supply is 42% smaller than the previous generation, and also 30W more powerful.

This makes it even more convenient when travelling with the Element 5 Hub.

Apple SuperDrive

Many docks and hubs are not compatible with the Apple SuperDrive since it requires extra power from the connected USB port. In fact Apple recommends to connect it directly to a computer. CalDigit has solved this problem by creating a driver that will allow the SuperDrive to work through the Element 5 Hub.

Interface
• 1 x Thunderbolt 5 Host (Up to 120Gb/s)
• 3 x Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s)
• 3 x USB-A (10Gb/s)
• 2 x USB-C (10Gb/s)
• 1 x DC In (20V | 9A)

Minimum System Requirements
• macOS 15 or above
• Windows 11 or above
• iPadOS
• Chrome OS
• Thunderbolt 5 Computer
• Thunderbolt 4 Computer
• Thunderbolt 3 Mac
• USB-C (USB4 or USB4 v2) Computer
• USB-C Computer/Tablet/Phone
• Thunderbolt/USB4 iPad
• USB-C ChromeBook

Power Delivery
• Up to 90W Host Charging
• Each Downstream Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 v2 Port: 15W (5V/3A)
• Each USB-A Port: 7.5W (5V/1.5A)
• Each USB-C Port: 7.5W (5V/1.5A)

Size & Weight
• Height: 1.0" (25.5mm)
• Width: 2.75" (70 mm)
• Length: 4.48" (114mm)
• Weight: 0.44lbs (0.20kg)

In The Box
• 1 x Element 5 Hub
• 1 x Thunderbolt 5 Cable (0.8m)
• 2 x Rubber Feet Strips
• 1 x Power Supply (180W)
• 1 x Power Cord