Element 5 Stock
The Element 5 is was in stock, but the good news is that more are coming in. Our store will be restocking the Element 5 very soon, and we expect Amazon’s shipment to arrive shortly as well. However, the road ahead for American buyers may become bumpy. Recent tariffs announced on April 2nd will undoubtedly impact pricing. […]
CalDigit’s Element 5: The Ultimate Hub for Local AI and LLM Workflows
CalDigit’s new Element 5, is more than just a next-gen connectivity device—it’s a performance backbone built for the future of AI. With three fully-featured downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports and up to 120 Gbps of bandwidth, the Element 5 enables local developers and researchers to run large language models (LLMs) like Llama, Mistral, and Phi-2 at full speed, […]
Thunderbolt 5 is Revolutionizing Workflows
Imagine plugging in a single cable that instantly handles everything—super-fast data transfer, crystal-clear video, and powerful device charging. Thunderbolt™ 5, Intel’s latest innovation, delivers speeds up to an astonishing 120Gbps, with an impactful 80Gbps bi-directional capability. For content creators, this means lightning-fast transfers of massive video files, smoother editing workflows, and seamless streaming, greatly enhancing […]
Why CalDigit uses DisplayPort
Why does CalDigit pick DisplayPort over HDMI? At CalDigit, we design our docking stations with professionals in mind, ensuring they get the best performance and reliability. The main reason is because DisplayPort is native to the Thunderbolt spec, but many don’t know what that means. Here is a quick breakdown of why DisplayPort is better. […]
2025 M4 MacBook Air – A Real Upgrade
Apple’s MacBook Air has quickly become the most popular laptop in the Apple space. However, it is without its shortcomings. The new M4 MacBook Air addresses the number one concern that CalDigit has witnessed with customers. “Will the CalDigit give me dual external displays?” Our support team has had to educate customers that our docks cannot provide specs beyond […]
The Thunderbolt 5 Landscape
The upgrade from Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 4 was a marginal one, especially when you consider there wasn’t a boost in bandwidth. More power to the host was nice. It’s always good to see better resolution. And, additional security is always welcome. However, it isn’t as monumental as the jump to Thunderbolt 5. The specs […]
The Element 5 Power Supply
Today we want to turn the spotlight to one of the quieter parts of our recent Element 5 release: the power supply. Our engineering team has taken great strides to decrease the overall size of the Element 5’s power supply while having it supply more power than our previous generation Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub’s power […]
CalDigit Docking Station Utility Update
The CalDigit Docking Station Utility has been updated to add support for our new Thunderbolt 5 Element 5 Hub. With this update, all of our currently available docks, other than the Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock, are now compatible with the Docking Station Utility. We are pleased to announce that this update also adds support for […]
An Update on the Element 5’s Availability
From everyone at CalDigit, thank you so much for your support with the Element 5’s launch! We are now entirely sold out of our initial stock of hubs. All current orders are now boxed up and waiting to be shipped out if they haven’t already left our offices. Over the coming weeks, the Element 5 […]
TS4 Ethernet Drivers on ARM for Windows are Now Available
CalDigit is pleased to announce that the TS4’s Ethernet port is now compatible with ARM-based Windows computers through recently published Ethernet drivers. These drivers were developed with assistance from Intel®, and are currently available for download from the CalDigit downloads website, linked here. The Ethernet drivers allow the TS4’s Ethernet port to properly interface with […]
