CalDigit

TS4

The CalDigit TS4 is a feature-packed Thunderbolt 4 dock with 18 ports and 98W charging, but its high price, lack of HDMI, and large power brick make it best for power users who need maximum connectivity.

Summed up from 7 published reviews

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What reviewers like

18 ports including Thunderbolt 4, USB-A/C, 2.5GbE, DisplayPort, SD slots 1 2 3 4
Up to 98W laptop charging plus 20W front USB-C offline charging 1 2 3 4
Sturdy aluminum build with flexible vertical/horizontal orientation 2 5 6
Reliable performance with fast data transfer and cool operation 1 3 5
Front-facing USB-C and SD card access for convenience 1 5 7

What they don't

No built-in HDMI output; requires adapters 1 2 3 4
Large 230W power brick adds bulk 1 4 5 7
DisplayPort uses one downstream Thunderbolt 4 port 2 6

Best for

Power users needing maximum ports and high charging

Skip it if

Budget buyers or those requiring native HDMI

Where it fits

laptop: MacBookWindows laptop
monitors: OneTwo
must-haves: Charges the laptop4K at 60 HzEthernetSD card reader

Specs

Monitors: 2
Best resolution: 5K and up
Laptop charging: 98W
Connects by: Thunderbolt / USB4
Ports: 18
Ethernet: Yes
SD card reader: Yes
DisplayLink (needs a driver): No

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Questions

Is the CalDigit TS4 worth it?

What do reviewers like about the CalDigit TS4?

18 ports including Thunderbolt 4, USB-A/C, 2.5GbE, DisplayPort, SD slots. Up to 98W laptop charging plus 20W front USB-C offline charging. Sturdy aluminum build with flexible vertical/horizontal orientation. Reliable performance with fast data transfer and cool operation. Front-facing USB-C and SD card access for convenience.

What are the downsides of the CalDigit TS4?

No built-in HDMI output; requires adapters. Large 230W power brick adds bulk. DisplayPort uses one downstream Thunderbolt 4 port.

Who should buy the CalDigit TS4?

Power users needing maximum ports and high charging. Skip it if budget buyers or those requiring native HDMI.

Sources

We don't test products ourselves. This page sums up 7 published reviews, read on October 23, 2026; each point above links to the reviews that make it.