CalDigit TS4
Exact average 88.8 · 3 printed, 8 estimated · printed scores only: 90
Image: CalDigit11 professional reviewers tested the CalDigit TS4, and 11 recommend it. Most praised: ports and connectivity and portability. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by AppleInsider, TechRadar, The Verge and 8 more
The catch: Expensive, with a bulky power brick and no HDMI.
8 of these 11 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 11 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 100AppleInsider
The reviewer calls it the undisputed king of Thunderbolt 4 docks, with 18 ports, strong power delivery and wide compatibility.
Read AppleInsider review - 90TechRadar
An excellent, port-rich Thunderbolt 4 dock with strong charging that the reviewer calls the one to beat, though it is costly and has a short warranty.
Read TechRadar review - 80The Verge
Called the most capable dock you can buy, nearly perfect and reliable in testing, held back mainly by its steep price and the lack of HDMI.
Read The Verge review - 92est.Tech Advisor
The reviewer calls it the best dock he has tested, with unmatched ports, power and a flexible design, and only a minor quibble about losing a Thunderbolt port to DisplayPort and the high price.
Read Tech Advisor review - 89est.Windows Central
Calls the TS4 the best Thunderbolt 4 dock available, with the most ports and power at a competitive price, with minor compatibility and warranty caveats.
Read Windows Central review - 89est.iMore
Praised as the best Thunderbolt dock the reviewer has used, with near-perfect ports and performance, though pricey and lacking HDMI.
Read iMore review - 89est.Creative Bloq
The reviewer names it the best laptop dock available thanks to its ports, power delivery and build, while noting it is expensive, bulky and overkill for most people.
Read Creative Bloq review - 89est.Macworld
The reviewer considers it the ultimate Thunderbolt 4 dock for a Mac, with plenty of well-chosen ports and strong charging.
Read Macworld review - 89est.9to5Mac
A hands-on that recommends the TS4 as the best all-around dock for Mac users, a clear upgrade over the TS3 Plus with only minor complaints.
Read 9to5Mac review - 85est.ZDNET
Named the best overall laptop dock in a roundup for its port count and 98W charging, with cost and lack of triple-monitor support as the stated limits.
Read ZDNET review - 85est.Engadget
Engadget tested the TS4 against a dozen docks and named it the best premium pick.
Read Engadget review
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Common questions
Is the CalDigit TS4 worth it?
Most critics think so: 11 of 11 recommend it. Expensive, with a bulky power brick and no HDMI.
Do critics agree about the CalDigit TS4?
Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (The Verge) to 100 (AppleInsider), a spread of 20 points across 11 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the CalDigit TS4?
Price (8 of 11 reviews), Size and weight (3 of 11 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the CalDigit TS4?
The CalDigit TS5 Plus (critic score 86), best for thunderbolt 5.