u/Fickle_Cost_2033

I'm upgrading from a cheap 40 dollar dock and can't decide between the Anker Prime TB5 and the CalDigit TS5. My current setup is an M3 MacBook Air connected to a Samsung Odyssey G8 via DisplayPort with external SSDs, peripherals, and occasional video editing. I also occasionally use a 2020 16" Intel MacBook Pro. My current dock has annoying wake-from-sleep issues in clamshell mode and some faint buzzing with USB-C EarPods, although the EarPods thing isn't a huge deal since I mostly use AirPods.

What I'm really thinking about is future-proofing. I plan on keeping this dock for a long time and will likely upgrade to an M7 Pro MacBook in a few years, where I could actually take advantage of Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth for faster external SSDs, editing workflows, and potentially more demanding setups.

The Anker's power button and built-in HDMI are appealing, but the CalDigit seems to have a better reputation among Mac users and is fanless. Since they're only about $10 apart on Prime Day, which one would you buy and why?

Thanks everyone. Not really scared but kinda.

I already have a DJI Air 3 and love it, but I’ve been wanting to get into FPV. I keep finding myself flying super low and fast in Sport Mode, especially around tight corners and through tighter gaps, and that’s honestly the most fun part of flying for me, but it's really sketchy doing that on the Air 3.

I’m looking at the Avata 2 since it seems like the obvious choice for getting into FPV, but I’m also considering the Neo 2 because it could be useful for follow shots and more casual filming this summer. I want something playful that i can go super low and fast with it.

I’m not trying to replace my Air 3 since I’ll still use it for normal drone footage and cinematic shots. I just want something that adds a different kind of flying to my setup.

Would you go Avata 2, Neo 2, or something else?