I've been using the Element 5 Hub on my desk for a few weeks to see how it performs and, ultimately, whether or not it's worth your money. CalDigit Element 5 Hub at Amazon for $279.99 ...

If used as a dock, the Element 5 Hub is one of the smallest you’ll find with its own power supply, measuring 4.5 x 2.75 x 1 inch (11.4 x 7 x 2.5cm) and weighing just 200g (0.44lbs).

CalDigit loaned 9to5Mac a 2TB OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 drive to test the speed of the Element 5 Hub. This drive features a 2.0TB OWC Aura Pro IV PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive inside.

The Element 5 Hub is available now direct from CalDigit in the United States for $249.95, with UK and EU availability expected in mid to late February 2025. Pricing is set at £249.99 in the UK ...

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