ZDNET Picks CalDigit TS4 as Best Laptop Dock With 18 Ports and 98W Charging
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Updated · ZDNet · Jul 27
ZDNET Picks CalDigit TS4 as Best Laptop Dock With 18 Ports and 98W Charging
2 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jul 27
Summary
CalDigit’s TS4 took ZDNET’s top overall spot in its latest expert-tested laptop docking station rankings, ahead of rivals from Kensington, Baseus, Dell, Belkin, Satechi, Orico and Anker.
18 ports, 98W power delivery and support for dual 4K displays or an 8K monitor drove the TS4’s win, with ZDNET citing broad compatibility across Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and even iPads.
Price remained the main drawback: the TS4 costs about $380 and does not support triple-monitor setups, leaving room for alternatives tailored to specific users.
Kensington’s $220 SD5000T5 stood out as the most powerful option with Thunderbolt 5, up to 140W charging and triple 4K support, while Satechi’s $400 CubeDock was named best for MacBook users.
The roundup reflects a wider shift toward faster Thunderbolt 5 docks and more specialized designs as buyers weigh port count, display support, charging power and operating-system compatibility.