Hands-on: CalDigit Element 5 Hub brings multi-port Thunderbolt 5 convenience to Mac users [Video]<div class="feat-image">

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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.</p>
<p>Does having a Thunderbolt 5-enabled hub really matter, though? Watch our hands-on video walkthrough as we take a closer look, and
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