Head-to-head · Best Thunderbolt 4 Docks

Anker 777 Apex vs Plugable TBT4-UD5

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Plugable TBT4-UD5 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about solo professionals with one external monitor who want CalDigit-like functionality at half the price — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #3 in Best Thunderbolt 4 Docks

Anker 777 Apex

4.6

$250

The 777 Apex is the triple-display pick. Built-in HDMI outputs let you drive three 4K monitors without adapter chains. Best for traders, developers, and creative pros with multi-monitor desks.

Strengths

— Drives 3× 4K displays simultaneously — most external monitors in this lineup
— Built-in HDMI 2.0 outputs (no adapters needed)
— 12 ports total

Watch-outs

— 90W charging trails CalDigit TS4's 98W
— Anker brand support trails CalDigit / OWC in pro markets
— Built-in HDMI outputs limited to 4K (not 8K like CalDigit)

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Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Thunderbolt 4 Docks

Plugable TBT4-UD5

4.7

$200

The TBT4-UD5 is the value pick. Wirecutter's editorial choice — 90% of the CalDigit TS4's functionality at half the price. Best for solo professionals with one monitor and a single laptop dock.

Strengths

— Wirecutter's top recommendation for TB4 docks
— $200 — 50% the price of the CalDigit TS4
— 11 ports cover most desk needs

Watch-outs

— Single ethernet at 1GbE (CalDigit has 2.5GbE)
— Single display 8K or dual 4K (CalDigit does dual 6K)
— 85W trails CalDigit's 98W

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How they stack up

Anker 777 Apex

Best for triple-4K setups. HDMI built-in (CalDigit needs adapters). Less charging power than CalDigit.

Plugable TBT4-UD5

Cheapest premium TB4 pick. Fewer ports than CalDigit TS4. Wirecutter's value choice.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Anker 777 Apex	Plugable TBT4-UD5
Ports	12	11
Power	90W	85W
Display	3× 4K via HDMI + TB	Single 8K or dual 4K
Ethernet	1GbE	1GbE
Form	Vertical	—

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