Hands-on: CalDigit Element 5 Hub brings multi-port Thunderbolt 5 convenience to Mac users [Video]
CalDigit’s Element 5 Hub is the follow up to its , but this time with the addition of Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 v2 connectivity. The CalDigit Element 5 Hub features a total of nine ports – gaining two additional 10Gb/s USB-C ports while losing only one of the USB-A ports featured on the unit’s predecessor. Does having a Thunderbolt 5-enabled hub really matter, though? Watch our hands-on video walkthrough as we take a closer look, and subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Apple-centric hardware reviews. more…
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CalDigit’s Element 5 Hub is the follow up to its , but this time with the addition of Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 v2 connectivity. The CalDigit Element 5 Hub features a total of nine ports – gaining two additional 10Gb/s USB-C ports while losing only one of the USB-A ports featured on the unit’s predecessor.
Does having a Thunderbolt 5-enabled hub really matter, though? Watch our hands-on video walkthrough as we take a closer look, and subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Apple-centric hardware reviews. more…
