The iconic Thunderbolt Station is back, now in its 4th generation, with the classic design first introduced by CalDigit.
Not only is the TS4 the most powerful dock ever made, the dock with the most ports, the dock with the highest charging capabilities, the first 2.5GbE dock, it's the dock that will lead to the Thunderbolt 4 generation. The TS4 offers a whopping 18 connectivity ports, the most common ever on a Thunderbolt dock. The purpose of a device like this is to never run out of ports, and for most of us, that certainly shouldn't be the case with the TS4. In addition, the TS4 offers the possibility to be used on any Type-C computer or tablet.
Compatibility
Compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4 and USB-C computers, the TS4 adapts to the host computer it is connected to and provides the features available for your computer or tablet.
• Thunderbolt 4 PC
• Intel Thunderbolt 3 Mac
• M1 Pro, M1 Max & M1 Ultra Thunderbolt 4 Mac
• M1 Thunderbolt 3 Mac
• Thunderbolt 3 PC
• USB4 PC
• USB-C PC
• USB-C Windows Tablet
• Thunderbolt or USB-C iPad
• Thunderbolt or USB-C Chromebook
Charging
When it comes to charging laptops, the TS4 offers up to 98W of power. That's the highest payload of a Thunderbolt 4 dock and is ideal for larger screen laptops that require more power. For laptops or tablets that require less than 98W, the TS4 delivers only the wattage your device needs.
Thunderbolt and USB
The TS4 has three Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports with 40Gb/s performance. One of the ports is used as a host connection to the laptop and the two remaining ports can be used to connect Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4 or USB-C devices to the TS4. This includes monitors, SSDs, hubs and much more.
With 8 USB ports on the TS4, a mix of USB-A and USB-C, you'll have plenty of port connectivity to plug in your USB accessories. All USB ports on the TS4 offer 10Gb/s performance. In addition, one of the front-facing USB-C ports can provide up to 20W of power for your connected USB-C device. This is ideal for accessories that require more power, such as Apple's MagSafe wireless charger.
(macOS users: Thunderbolt 4/USB4 devices require macOS 11.4 (Big Sur) or above)
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
The TS4 is a dock that offers many unique features, and that is certainly the case with the inclusion of 2.5GbE. With 2.5GbE, the TS4 is 2.5x faster than traditional Gigabit Ethernet and becomes the new standard for routers, switches and NAS devices. Of course, you can use the 2.5GbE port on the TS4 with traditional 1GbE Ethernet devices.
Interface
3 x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gb/s)
3 x USB-C (10Gb/s)
5 x USB-A (10Gb/s)
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x SD 4.0 (UHS-II)
1 x microSD 4.0 (UHS-II)
1 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
1 x Front Combo Audio In/Out (3.5mm)
1 x Rear Audio Out (3.5mm)
1 x Rear Audio In (3.5mm)
1 x DC In (19.5V 11.80A)
Minimum System Requirements
macOS 11.4 (Big Sur) or above
Windows 10 (20H2) or above
Thunderbolt 4 Computer
Thunderbolt 3 Computer
USB-C (USB4) Computer
USB-C Computer
Chromebook (Thunderbolt or USB-C)
iPad Pro/iPad Air/iPad mini (Thunderbolt or USB-C)
Windows Tablet (Thunderbolt or USB-C)
Power Delivery
Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Host Port Up to 98W (5V, 9V, 15V/3A, 20V/4.9A)
Each Downstream Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Port 15W (5V/3A)
Front 20W USB-C Port 20W (5V/3A, 9V/2.22A)
Remaining USB-C Ports 7.5W (5V/1.5A)
USB-A Ports 7.5W (5V/1.5A)
Size & Weight
Height 141.0 mm
Width 42.0 mm
Length 113.0 mm
Weight 0.64kg
In the Box
1 x CalDigit TS4
1 x Thunderbolt 4 Cable (0.8m)
2 x Rubber Feet Strips
1 x Power Cord
1 x Power Supply (230W)
Warranty 2 Years
