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Comparison

CalDigit TS4 vs Kensington SD5000T5

Full comparison — price, specs, pros and cons. Updated in 2026.

Best pick

CalDigit

CalDigit TS4

4.8· 278

~230€

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Kensington

Kensington SD5000T5

4.4· 55

~375€

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Score

3

CalDigit TS4

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Score

0

Kensington SD5000T5

General info

AttributeCalDigit TS4Kensington SD5000T5
Price
✓~230€
~375€
Rating
✓
★★★★4.8/5
★★★★4.4/5
Reviews
✓278
55
Brand
CalDigit
Kensington
Verdict
Best pick
Premium

Technical specs

AttributeCalDigit TS4Kensington SD5000T5
Puertos totales
18
11
Thunderbolt 4
3 (host + 2 downstream)
—
USB-A
5 (10Gbps)
3 (3.2 Gen 2)
Carga host
98W
140W
Ethernet
2.5GbE
—
Tarjetas SD
SD 4.0 + microSD
—
Thunderbolt 5
—
80 Gbps (Bandwidth Boost hasta 120 Gbps)
Vídeo
—
Triple 4K@144Hz o doble 8K@60Hz
Lector de tarjetas
—
UHS-II

Who it's for

AttributeCalDigit TS4Kensington SD5000T5
Best for...
  • ✓MacBook Pro/Air users with multiple peripherals
  • ✓Developers with two 4K monitors and RAID drive
  • ✓Those who need the most powerful dock without compromise
  • ✓Thunderbolt 5 laptops (the newest 2026 models)
  • ✓Video editors and photographers who use UHS-II card readers
  • ✓Triple 4K high-refresh monitor setups
Not recommended for
  • ✓Users with few peripherals (a basic hub is enough)
  • ✓Windows users with USB-A only
  • ✓Those looking for the most economical option
  • ✓Thunderbolt 3/4 laptops (won't benefit from the extra bandwidth)
  • ✓Anyone chasing the best price-to-feature ratio (the CalDigit TS4 wins there)
  • ✓Tight budgets: it's the most expensive dock in the catalog

Pros & cons

AttributeCalDigit TS4Kensington SD5000T5
Pros
  • ✓18 ports: the most complete on the market
  • ✓2.5GbE Ethernet included
  • ✓Thunderbolt 5: 80 Gbps, the fastest in the catalog
  • ✓140W charging, the highest of the three docks
Cons
  • ✓High price
  • ✓Only compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4 (not generic USB-C)
  • ✓Only 55 reviews: still a short track record
  • ✓Its real advantage depends on owning a Thunderbolt 5 laptop

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