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CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt Station 4 Dock
An 18-port Thunderbolt 4 dock with 98 W charging and 2.5GbE, still a strong option for TB4 laptops.
- Thunderbolt 4
- 98 W
- 2
- 2.5 GbE
PCPR score
8.5
Great
Best price we’ve seen
$380Nov 9
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The short version
The TS4 is CalDigit's 18-port Thunderbolt 4 dock with three Thunderbolt 4 ports, three USB-C and five USB-A ports at 10 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, 2.5GbE and SD and microSD UHS-II readers. It delivers up to 98 W to the host and supports dual displays or a single 8K screen. It suits Thunderbolt 3 and 4 laptops needing many ports at once; HDMI monitors need an adapter, and the TS5 family adds Thunderbolt 5.
Pros
- 18 ports including 2.5GbE and SD and microSD UHS-II readers
- Up to 98 W of sustained laptop charging
- Works across Thunderbolt 3, 4, 5, USB4 and USB-C hosts
- Two-year warranty
Cons
- No HDMI port, so HDMI monitors need an adapter
- Thunderbolt 4 host link tops out at 40 Gb/s
- Base M1, M2 and M3 Macs support fewer external displays
Best for
- Thunderbolt 3 and 4 laptops needing many ports
- Desks that use SD cards and wired 2.5GbE
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Dock
Connectivity
- Host connection
- Thunderbolt 4
- Ethernet
- 2.5 GbE
Power
- Power delivery
- 98 W
Ports & I/O
- Displays
- 2
- Max video
- Single 8K at 30Hz, or dual displays depending on host
- USB-A ports
- 5
- USB-C ports
- 3
Features
- SD reader
- Yes
Compatibility notes
- USB-C and USB-A ports are for data only; monitors must connect to a Thunderbolt 4 port or the DisplayPort connector.
- CalDigit notes functionality varies with the host; check Mac display limits before buying.
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Where to buy
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Video reviews
Overview · Guide
CalDigit TS4 | Thunderbolt Station 4 | Set Up Guide - Updated for macOS Ventura
CalDigit
CalDigit's support team walks through setting up the TS4 on supported operating systems, with updated notes for macOS Ventura.
Overview · Guide
TS4 Dual Monitor Guide - CalDigit Support
CalDigit
CalDigit's support video shows how two monitors behave on the TS4 and which setups it can drive.
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CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 4 | TS4 | FAQ | 18 Port Dock
CalDigit
CalDigit runs through common buyer questions about the TS4 and its 18 ports.
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Common questions
Does the TS4 work on Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 laptops?
Yes. CalDigit says the TS4 works with Thunderbolt 3, 4, 5, USB4 and USB-C computers, adapting its features to what the host supports.
Can the USB-C ports drive monitors?
No. CalDigit says the USB-C and USB-A ports are for data only, so monitors must use a spare Thunderbolt 4 port or the DisplayPort connector.
How much power does it give a laptop?
CalDigit rates it at up to 98 W of sustained power delivery to the host computer.
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