The CalDigit TS4 is an 18-port Thunderbolt 4 docking station that delivers the most ports of any Thunderbolt dock, including three Thunderbolt 4 ports, five USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and three USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports. A built-in DisplayPort 1.4 output and two downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports support up to 8K at 30Hz on a single display or dual 6K at 60Hz. The dock provides up to 98W power delivery to the connected host laptop. Dual UHS-II card readers — one full-size SD and one microSD — sit on the front panel for fast media access.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- CalDigit
- Release Year
- 2022
- Model Number
- TS4
- Category
- Dock / Hub
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 1 | 98 W | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 Host / Upstream (Rear) | Host/upstream connection to laptop; dock delivers up to 98W to connected host |
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 2 | 15 W | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 Downstream (Rear) | 40 Gbps downstream peripheral ports; support 8K@30Hz or dual 6K@60Hz display output |
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 3 | 20 W | — | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Front x1, Rear x2) | 10 Gbps data; front port provides 20W charging for accessories |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2) | 5 | — | — | USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (Front x2, Rear x3) | 10 Gbps; two ports on front, three on rear panel |
| DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | — | — | DisplayPort 1.4 (Rear) | Full-size DisplayPort 1.4 output; supports up to 8K@30Hz or 4K@120Hz |
| SD Card Slot (UHS-II) | 1 | — | — | SD card reader (Front) | Full-size SDXC UHS-II, SD 4.0 — fast media transfer on front panel |
| MicroSD Card Slot (UHS-II) | 1 | — | — | microSD card reader (Front) | MicroSD UHS-II, SD 4.0 — fast media transfer on front panel |
| RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet) | 1 | — | — | 2.5GbE Ethernet (Rear) | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet for wired networking |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | — | — | Headphone / Mic combo (Front) | Front panel combo jack for headphones or headsets |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | — | — | Audio Out (Rear) | Rear panel stereo audio output |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | — | — | Mic In (Rear) | Rear panel microphone input |
| Kensington Security Slot | 1 | — | — | Kensington lock slot (Rear) | Standard security slot for cable lock |
Notes & Compatibility
Requires Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 host connection. One of the three Thunderbolt 4 ports is the upstream host connection (to laptop); the other two are downstream peripheral ports. USB-C and USB-A data ports run at 10 Gbps. Supports single 8K@30Hz or dual 6K@60Hz displays. Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Chrome OS.