The verdict
The TS4 is the best-overall TB4 dock. CalDigit's flagship — 18 ports, 98W charging, dual 6K display support. Best for professionals with one TB4 laptop and the need to dock into a full workstation setup.
CalDigit TS4
Strengths
- +18 ports — most of any Thunderbolt 4 dock
- +98W charging — highest power delivery in this lineup
- +8K@30Hz or dual 6K@60Hz display support
- +2.5GbE ethernet — faster than the 1GbE on cheaper docks
Watch-outs
- −$399 is the most expensive TB4 pick
- −Large chassis takes substantial desk space
- −Front-panel USB-C port limited to 10Gb/s
How it compares
Most ports. Highest charging. Most expensive. Dual 6K vs lower-tier dual 4K.
Who this is for
At a glance: professionals docking a single TB4 laptop into a full workstation.
Why you’d buy the CalDigit TS4
- 18 ports — most of any Thunderbolt 4 dock.
- 98W charging — highest power delivery in this lineup.
- 8K@30Hz or dual 6K@60Hz display support.
Why you’d skip it
- $399 is the most expensive TB4 pick.
- Large chassis takes substantial desk space.
- Front-panel USB-C port limited to 10Gb/s.
Rating sources
Our 4.9 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
