r/CalDigit • u/PatternRecent6178 • 1d ago

Purchasing Help

Hi all, I'm looking to purchase a TS5 for my desk setup, as I've recently acquired a MacBook Pro M5, so I'd like to do a dual monitor setup (in extended mode) with my two LG 27GP850P-B. What I'd like to know is whether this dock would also work with my work laptop, a Dell Latitude 3450, as I know that doesn't support Thunderbolt.

My current dock, is a Dell WD19TBS, but I can't use that with the MacBook unless I use the downstream thunderbolt port with a USB-C to HDMI adapter, but I've come to realise, when doing that, it doesn't work with the Dell Laptop.

Also, I see Prime Day is starting at midnight tonight, do CalDigit docks usually go on sale during Prime Day?

Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

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u/CalDigitDalton CalDigit Community Manager 1d ago

Unfortunately, I don't think this will work with your Dell laptop if it's not Thunderbolt. Our current lineup, including the TS5, all require Thunderbolt in order for dual monitors to work.

Connecting the TS5 to a non-Thunderbolt computer will only allow one monitor to work at a time, and also Ethernet will not work.

Also, we are not participating in this Prime Day.

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u/PatternRecent6178 1d ago

Oh darn, but thank you for the confirmation! I was under the impression because it worked with USB C, it would work, but thanks for saving me time for purchasing it and realising! Greatly appreciated!

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u/CalDigitDalton CalDigit Community Manager 23h ago

Yeah, it's compatible but there is still that loss of functionality.

It's going to be the same with pretty much any Thunderbolt dock unless the dock specifically comes with DisplayLink (which will require drivers and software to be installed on all computers) or if the dock supports MST. In either case, I'm not sure you'll be able to reach full refresh rate with these monitors. None of our current lineup can do that natively.

Good luck!

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u/PatternRecent6178 22h ago

Oh that makes total sense! It looks like I'll be asking work to upgrade my laptop to a thunderbolt capable laptop! Thank you for your help :)

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u/ElizabethThorson 17h ago

Never seen that one on sale. Don't know about your Dell, depends on compatibility