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The CalDigit Element 5 Hub is a high-bandwidth Thunderbolt hub and USB-C expansion hub featuring four USB-C downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports and additional USB-A and USB-C ports. It supports daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt devices and is designed for Mac and PC users needing to expand connectivity. Thunderbolt and USB PD firmware updates are released separately.
Product released: January 1, 2023
Version 71.1, released September 29, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 18, 2026 17:14 UTC
If your computer is running a previous version of macOS, such as macOS 11 or 12, please update to 14.6 or above. If your computer is a Windows base Thunderbolt 4 or 5 computer, please use this Windows updater.Firmware v.71.1 and v71.71 are to improve monitor and USB stability
LatestUpdate has tracked 2 versions of CalDigit Element 5 Hub Thunderbolt firmware, released between March 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026.
Official CalDigit Element 5 Hub Thunderbolt product page
The CalDigit Element 5 Hub is a high-bandwidth Thunderbolt hub and USB-C expansion hub featuring four USB-C downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports and additional USB-A and USB-C ports. It supports daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt devices and is designed for Mac and PC users needing to expand connectivity. Thunderbolt and USB PD firmware updates are released separately. It was originally released on January 1, 2023.
The latest firmware version of CalDigit Element 5 Hub Thunderbolt is 71.1. It was released on September 29, 2026.
CalDigit Element 5 Hub Thunderbolt firmware version 71.1 includes the following changes: If your computer is running a previous version of macOS, such as macOS 11 or 12, please update to 14.6 or above. If your computer is a Windows base Thunderbolt 4 or 5 computer, please use this Windows updater.Firmware v.71.1 and v71.71 are to improve monitor and USB stability
To update the CalDigit Element 5 Hub Thunderbolt firmware, download the latest version (71.1) from CalDigit's website. Follow CalDigit's installation instructions, which typically involve copying the firmware file to a memory card or connecting via USB. You can download the latest firmware from CalDigit's support page.
Details and download instructions for the latest CalDigit Element 5 Hub Thunderbolt firmware (version 71.1) are on CalDigit's official release page: https://www.caldigit.com/ts5-plus-and-element-5-hub-macos-firmware-update-procedures/
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We have tracked 2 firmware versions of CalDigit Element 5 Hub Thunderbolt. CalDigit releases updates to fix bugs, improve performance, and add new features. Track this product on LatestUpdate.io to be notified of future releases.
Yes, CalDigit Element 5 Hub Thunderbolt received a firmware update within the last month. The most recent version is 71.1.
CalDigit Element 5 Hub Thunderbolt is manufactured by CalDigit. Visit the official product page for more information.