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A home for your whole desk.
CalDigit TS4
US package · Space Gray
Buyer feedback ↓A powered Thunderbolt dock for displays, storage, cards and wired networking. One host cable can also charge a compatible laptop.
- 18 portsTotal connectionsIncludes the host connection
- 98 WLaptop power deliveryPower adapter supplied
- 2.5 GbEEthernet link capabilityRequires a supported host and network
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THE QUICK TAKE
Is it right for you?
Choose it for a permanent desk with several wired accessories. Front card readers and USB sockets are easy to reach, while the rear connections keep a display, network and storage attached when you take the laptop away.
Skip it if you only need a few ports or one simple HDMI connection. It is a powered desk dock with a separate power brick, and its display output is DisplayPort. Your computer still decides how many external displays can work.
01 / BUYING NOTES
Before you buy.
Charge the laptop through the dock.
The included supply powers the dock and delivers up to 98 W to a compatible laptop. The supplied Thunderbolt cable connects the computer; no extra laptop charger is needed when that power is sufficient.
02 / AMAZON REVIEWS
The buyers’ view.
Owners value keeping displays and peripherals attached for single-cable laptop docking, but setup experiences vary. One resolved audio crackling by switching from a longer cable to the supplied cable; another restored monitor output by replacing their USB-C-to-HDMI adapters.
Troubleshooting did not resolve everything: an owner got their drives working but still could not use an older powered USB hub through the dock. Another found wired networking failed to reconnect after waking and connected the network directly to the laptop instead.
What buyers like
- ports101
- ease of use50
- build quality44
Mixed feedback
- connectivity278
- power70
- heat50
Common concerns
- Value for money201
- reliability175
The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.
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View source ↗03 / REVIEWS & VIDEO
See it in use.
See how it works, then read the findings behind the buying advice.
CalDigit TS4 hands-on tour
Tour the ports, power supply and card reader. The video is in French.
Watch on YouTube ↗Video and written sources are labeled by creator and tested scope. Manufacturer demonstrations explain use; they are not independent tests. No in-house hands-on testing is claimed.
Read 2 written sources Product scope is labeled · key findings in bold
The reviewer valued the broad connection selection and laptop power delivery for a busy desk. The large external power supply and price make it less appealing as a casual travel accessory.
The TS4 combines fast wired networking and many USB connections in a powered dock. An HDMI-only monitor needs a suitable adapter; display capabilities still depend on the connected computer.
04 / COMPARE
Different priorities.
Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.
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THIS GUIDECalDigit TS4US package · Space Gray |  ALTERNATIVEAnker 555 USB-C HubA8383 · gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon price | $379.99 | $49.99 |
| Best for | A desk with many connected devices | Portable, occasional connections |
| What changes | Powered Thunderbolt dock | Bus-powered hub with HDMI |
| Consider | Host support determines display and networking capabilities | Fewer connections; charger purchased separately |
| Explore | Read buying guide →Source ↗ | Read buying guide →Source ↗ |
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05 / PRICE HISTORY
The price over time.
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06 / RELATED FINDS
A useful extra.
For the way you plan to use it.
Connect an HDMI-only monitor.
CalDigit Active DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
This active adapter converts the dock’s DisplayPort output to HDMI. Its 4K-at-60-Hz ceiling also requires a suitable display, HDMI cable and host.