--- product_id: 412051298 title: "CalDigit TS4 18-Port Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station – 98W Safe Laptop Charge" brand: "caldigit" price: "¥155957" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Cal Digit" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/412051298-caldigit-ts4-18-port-thunderbolt-4-docking-station-98w-safe store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 98W safe laptop charging 2.5GbE ultra-fast Ethernet 18 ultra-versatile ports CalDigit TS4 18-Port Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station – 98W Safe Laptop Charge **Brand:** caldigit **Price:** ¥155957 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate your workspace with the ultimate 18-port powerhouse—connect, charge, and conquer! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CalDigit TS4 18-Port Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station – 98W Safe Laptop Charge by caldigit - **How much does it cost?** ¥155957 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/412051298-caldigit-ts4-18-port-thunderbolt-4-docking-station-98w-safe) ## Best For - caldigit enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted caldigit brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Power Through Your Day:** 98W power delivery charges even the most demanding laptops with a single cable—cut the clutter, stay powered. - • **Lightning-Fast Networking:** 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port delivers 2.5x faster speeds than standard Gigabit—future-proof your workflow. - • **Unrivaled Connectivity Hub:** 18 ports including Thunderbolt 4, USB-C/A, DisplayPort, SD & microSD readers—never run out of options. - • **Visual Brilliance Unleashed:** Supports single 8K or dual 6K 60Hz displays for stunning, professional-grade visuals. - • **Seamless Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with Thunderbolt 4/3, USB4, USB-C devices across Mac, Windows, Chrome OS, and tablets. ## Overview The CalDigit TS4 is a premium Thunderbolt 4 docking station featuring an unprecedented 18 ports, including 3 Thunderbolt 4, 8 USB 10Gb/s ports, DisplayPort 1.4, SD/microSD card readers, and a 2.5GbE Ethernet port. It delivers up to 98W power delivery for fast, safe laptop charging and supports ultra-high-resolution displays up to 8K single or dual 6K 60Hz. Universally compatible with Mac, Windows, Chrome OS, and tablets, the TS4 streamlines professional workflows by consolidating connectivity into a single, sleek device. ## Description Product Description Universally Compatible Having the ability to use the TS4 on any Type-C computer or tablet is incredibly convenient. Compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C computers, the TS4 adapts to the host computer it connects to, providing the features available to your computer or tablet. Thunderbolt 4 PC Intel Thunderbolt 3 Mac¹ M1 Pro & M1 Max Thunderbolt 4 Mac¹ M1 Thunderbolt 3 Mac¹ Thunderbolt 3 PC USB4 PC USB-C PC USB-C Windows Tablet Thunderbolt or USB-C iPad² Thunderbolt or USB-C Chromebook When it comes to laptop charging the TS4 provides up to 98W of power delivery. That is the highest charging provided by any 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 will only supply the wattage required by your device. 20W USB-C Port One of the front-facing USB-C ports can supply up to 20W of power for your attached USB-C device. This is ideal for accessories that require more power, such as Apple’s MagSafe wireless charger. The TS4 offers a staggering 18 ports of connectivity, the most featured on any Thunderbolt dock ever. The purpose of a device like this is to never run out of ports, and for the majority of us, that should certainly not be the case with the TS4. 8 USB Ports With 8 USB ports on the TS4, a mixture of USB-A and USB-C, you have plenty of port connectivity to connect your USB accessories³. All of the USB ports on the TS4 offer 10Gb/s performance. 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet The TS4 is a dock that provides a lot of unique features, and that is certainly the case with the inclusion of 2.5GbE. 2.5GbE is 2.5x faster than traditional Gigabit Ethernet and is becoming the new standard for routers, switches, and NAS devices.⁴ The TS4’s 2.5GbE functionality represents great value for money. Of course, you can use the 2.5GbE port on the TS4 with traditional 1GbE Ethernet devices. When it comes to connecting a monitor the TS4 offers outstanding visual clarity. Single Monitor If you’re looking to add a single monitor to the TS4 you can either connect it to the DisplayPort connector or to one of the spare Thunderbolt 4 ports. If you wish to connect an HDMI monitor you can either connect an Active DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter or use a USB-C to HDMI Adapter (sold separately). Dual Monitors macOS users on M1 Pro, M1 Max, or Intel-based Macs can connect up to dual displays. M1-based Macs do not support dual monitors through their Thunderbolt ports. Windows PC Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 users can connect up to dual displays. Technical Specifications 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) Power Delivery Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Host Port: Up to 98W Each Downstream Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Port: 15W Front 20W USB-C Port: 20W & Remaining USB-C Ports: 7.5W USB-A Ports: 7.5W Size & Weight Height: 5.55” (141.0mm) | Width: 1.65” (42.0mm) | Length: 4.46” (113.0mm) | Weight: 1.41 lbs (0.64kg) In the Box 1x CalDigit TS4 1x Thunderbolt 4 Cable (0.8m) 2x Rubber Feet Strips 1x Power Cord & Power Supply (230W) ¹ Requires macOS 11.4 or above ² Functionality is dependent on the host computer or tablet’s capabilities. ³ USB-C & USB-A ports are for data only. Users who wish to connect the monitors must connect them to the spare Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports. ⁴ 2.5GbE performance requires a Thunderbolt host & 2.5GbE compatible devices or above. ⁵ Some refresh rates require DP.14 HBR3 and DSC 1.2 support from the host, GPU and the monitor. Some Thunderbolt 3 hosts that only support DP 1.2 will be capped at a lower resolution & refresh rate. The bit/color depth may vary in order to support higher refresh rates. The support of higher refresh rates may vary due to OS updates. Some Windows PC manufacturers have decided to restrict functionality on their Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C ports such as charging and monitor compatibility. Check to see if your PC supports external monitors. Review: Excellent dock with great customer support - I recently got an LG 32GS95UV for my work from home setup and it lacks the KVM feature that many monitors have. So I decided to pick up a Thunderbolt 4 dock and the CalDigit TS4 seemed to tick all the boxes. The 96W charging tops most monitors that I saw and the amount of ports on the dock makes it so that one cable is all I need to move from my work MacBook to my personal MacBook. The dock features a layout that means you can leave the front completely free of cables unless you need to plug something in quickly. This is great for a clean setup that doesn’t involve cables coming out from both sides. The dock is built like a brick, in a good way, it’s completely made of metal with rubber layer on the vertical side, or optional rubber feet on the horizontal side. The LED is small and not offesnive, and the dock saves horizontal space unlike other docks that are shorter but much longer. The most important thing about this dock for me, and this is not advertised on their website (it’s listed as a max of 4K 144Hz), is that it can drive the display at 4K 240Hz resolution. I see no difference between directly connecting the monitor or going through the dock. This works with both the built in DP port, or plugging a DP-USB-C cable to the Thunderbolt port on the back. desertcart let me down with this dock, I got it during the Black Friday sales on the last day, and it arrived with a USB-A to USB-C cable. I assume someone bought this and swapped the cable then returned it as new, and desertcart didn’t verify the return correctly and just put it back in the new stock. desertcart declined to offer a replacement and only offered a refund, which means I’d end up losing on the Black Friday sales, and it’s a toss whether the person processing my return sees that a cable is missing and charges me for the issue. I thought I’d give CalDigit support a shot even though I understand this is completely not their fault, but they came through and just sent me a free Thunderbolt 4 cable to the address on the order. This was not something I expected and I’ll probably be a CalDigit customer for life after this. Update: I ended up sending the dock back, but only because I decided to upgrade to the TS5 Plus. The TS4 Plus was great, and the 4K 240Hz was also good, but connecting any device to the other ports on the back would drop this to 120Hz. I decided to try the TS5 Plus before my return period was over, and even though the host is a TB4 device, the grouping of ports on the back gives me more flexibility. This is still a 5 star dock, I just have a setup that needs a different port arrangment. Review: Worth every penny - revolutionised workflow (MacBook Air M1) - Worth every penny. I do professional photo & video work, as well as music production for fun. All of this on a MacBook Air M1 with 2 ports. [Slight ramble incoming - I've added some backstory in case others are in a similar predicament] I got sick of constantly juggling hard drives, devices and power cables, all with unreliable USB dongles/hubs that were *still* limited by ports and were prone to ejecting/cutting out randomly. A simple task like backing up one hard drive to another became an ordeal. Everything was becoming friction and it was hindering my work and efficiency. It got to the point I was considering spending £2.7k to upgrade my MacBook Air M1 to a Mac Studio M4. After a lot of back and forth, I realised I would be paying nearly £3k just to have more ports. Although an increase in performance would be great, I can still do my work with the machine I've got. An M1 Air is still incredibly capable for creative work. So I started shopping around for Thunderbolt hubs and narrowed it down to OWC's hub, as I have purchased gear from them before. They are expensive but high quality. However, after tentatively diving into Reddit, the CalDigit TS4 continually appeared as the recommendation over the OWC offering and others. After some digging into specs, their website, YouTube, etc, I took a punt at the CalDigit. At the time of writing this, the unit cost £360, which I would have said was an insane price to pay for a USB hub. I'm now ashamed I didn't fork up the money sooner, and it is worth every penny! It's COMPLETELY streamlined my workflow and saved me from needing to pay £££ for a new machine just to have more ports. The unit feels high quality, very Apple-like in its design, I haven't had a single issue with it so far. Some folk complain about it heating up - checking it now and it is definitely warm, but never worryingly hot. No different to a laptop that's running warm after heavy use. Devices currently plugged in: - Laptop hooked up via TB4 - 4 separate external SSD drives - SATA USB Dock (which contains 2 SATA drives) - Focusrite Saffire audio interface - MIDI Keyboard - Monitor (Asus 27" ProArt) - CFexpress reader - Almost always have an SD + MicroSD card plugged in simultaneously - There's *still* spare ports for anything needing plugged in without removing something else I can't stress enough how coming home, putting the laptop on the desk and plugging in ONE cable allows everything to be connected in its rightful place, hooked up to the monitor, all while powering the laptop and (if needed) there's still 1 more port free on the laptop. Combine this with the CalDigit Docking Station Utility - when I'm about to leave the house, I simply hit "Eject All", does what it's supposed to do, and I can walk away knowing everything is securely disconnected. Long story short, if you are a creative professional - get it. Not only are you streamlining and simplifying your workflow, you're future-proofing your setup. This hub can carry over to your next machine upgrade without worry about lack of ports. Amazing device. ## Features - 18 Ports of Extreme Connectivity - Featuring an impressive 18 ports, the TS4 has enough connectivity for even the most demanding of workflows. This includes a built-in DisplayPort 1.4 connector, a total of 8x USB ports with full 10Gb/s performance, SD & microSD 4.0 UHS-II Card Readers, 3x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gb/s) ports, 3x Audio ports, 2.5GbE, and a security slot. - Powerful 98W Charging - The TS4’s power delivery is ideal for any Thunderbolt or USB-C host device, including larger screen laptops that require more power. A single cable will charge your laptop and connect 18 devices at the same time. - Single 8K or Dual 6K 60Hz Displays - Windows users can connect a single monitor up to 8K resolution. macOS users can connect a single display up to 6K 60Hz. For anyone looking to add dual displays, Windows users can connect up to dual 4K 60Hz monitors. Users on M1 Pro & M1 Max can connect up to dual 6K 60Hz displays, whilst users on Intel based Macs can connect up to dual 4K 60Hz displays. Users on original M1 Macs are limited to a single display only. - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet - The TS4’s 2.5GbE port is 2.5X faster than standard 1GbE, allowing users to connect to faster networks, routers, and NAS devices. This powerful Ethernet port is fully backwards compatible with 1GbE devices. 2.5GbE performance requires a Thunderbolt host connection and 2.5GbE compatible devices or above. - Universally Compatible - The TS4 works with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C computers, including Apple M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, Intel based Macs, Windows PCs, and Chrome OS devices. It is also compatible with tablets including iPads and Windows tablets that feature Thunderbolt or USB-C. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09GFRPGWZ | | Best Sellers Rank | 11,095 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 85 in Docking Stations | | Brand | CalDigit | | Brand Name | CalDigit | | Colour | Grey | | Compatible Devices | Laptops | | Compatible devices | Laptops | | Country of Origin | Taiwan | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 262 Reviews | | Hardware Interface | Thunderbolt | | Hardware interface | Thunderbolt | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11.3L x 4.2W x 14.1H centimetres | | Item Highlight | Mac/PC. Multi port, Powerful 230W PSU guarantees unthrottled 98W laptop charging. Stable single 8K or dual 6K. 0.8m cable. | | Item Weight | 1.41 Pounds | | Manufacturer | CalDigit | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Number of Ports | 18 | | Product dimensions | 11.3L x 4.2W x 14.1H centimetres | | Total USB Ports | 3 | | Total USB ports | 3 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Wattage | 98 watts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** CalDigit - **Colour:** Grey - **Compatible devices:** Laptops - **Hardware interface:** Thunderbolt - **Item weight:** 640 g - **Number of items:** 1 - **Number of ports:** 18 - **Product dimensions:** 11.3L x 4.2W x 14.1H centimetres - **Total USB ports:** 3 - **Wattage:** 98 watts ## Images ![CalDigit TS4 18-Port Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station – 98W Safe Laptop Charge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61H0-EsoK7L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this TS4 sleep, then disconnect your Mac from screens and hard drives like the TS3 (currently in use) does??** A: I have mine connected to my MacBook Pro via tb4 usb c. From that I run a LG monitor, a printer, a raid back up, eternal ssd, wired network, a Time Machine backup SSD hanging off the monitor usb connection, and a pen tablet. I have no issues at all when the laptop goes to sleep. When the laptop wakes up the only warning is that the Time Machine drive got disconnected. But that is because it’s plugged in to the monitor not the ts4 directly. Everything else is right there where I left it, and the Time Machine drive just reconnects as normal. This in no way affects the Time Machine back-up. TheTS4 is the first thunderbolt hub I have owned, all I can say is as far as I am concerned it’s perfect. One thing I don’t understand is the SSD card reader on the TS4 is faster than the card readers on my MacBook. It’s expensive but extremely good value for money. **Q: Does this work with the m1 macbook air?** A: I’ve got it hooked up to an m1 max MacBook Pro and it works fine. However, unless you’re considering future proofing to when you eventually own a MacBook with thunderbolt 4 I wouldn’t recommend this as your MacBook Air only has thunderbolt 3. You may want to instead consider the Caldigit TS3. **Q: Does this support two 2K monitors at 165hz from a windows system supporting thunderbolt 4?** A: 2560 X 1440 up to 240hz **Q: Will this hub provide power to the dual monitors?** A: It won't power monitors directly, you will still need monitors plugged into the wall themselves but with the right display cables you can get this going with 3 external monitors. It's best if you have a thunderbolt enabled laptop as older style non-thunderbolt USB-C devices will limit the number of displays and provide less power to peripherals. I highly reccomend checking out a few youtube videos before buying, there are a large number of setup configurations for the TS4 and some may be more suitable for your use than others. This bit of kit is a beast but definitely have a clear view of what you want run through it before you spend a fortune on additional cables. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent dock with great customer support *by M***H on 4 December 2025* I recently got an LG 32GS95UV for my work from home setup and it lacks the KVM feature that many monitors have. So I decided to pick up a Thunderbolt 4 dock and the CalDigit TS4 seemed to tick all the boxes. The 96W charging tops most monitors that I saw and the amount of ports on the dock makes it so that one cable is all I need to move from my work MacBook to my personal MacBook. The dock features a layout that means you can leave the front completely free of cables unless you need to plug something in quickly. This is great for a clean setup that doesn’t involve cables coming out from both sides. The dock is built like a brick, in a good way, it’s completely made of metal with rubber layer on the vertical side, or optional rubber feet on the horizontal side. The LED is small and not offesnive, and the dock saves horizontal space unlike other docks that are shorter but much longer. The most important thing about this dock for me, and this is not advertised on their website (it’s listed as a max of 4K 144Hz), is that it can drive the display at 4K 240Hz resolution. I see no difference between directly connecting the monitor or going through the dock. This works with both the built in DP port, or plugging a DP-USB-C cable to the Thunderbolt port on the back. Amazon let me down with this dock, I got it during the Black Friday sales on the last day, and it arrived with a USB-A to USB-C cable. I assume someone bought this and swapped the cable then returned it as new, and Amazon didn’t verify the return correctly and just put it back in the new stock. Amazon declined to offer a replacement and only offered a refund, which means I’d end up losing on the Black Friday sales, and it’s a toss whether the person processing my return sees that a cable is missing and charges me for the issue. I thought I’d give CalDigit support a shot even though I understand this is completely not their fault, but they came through and just sent me a free Thunderbolt 4 cable to the address on the order. This was not something I expected and I’ll probably be a CalDigit customer for life after this. Update: I ended up sending the dock back, but only because I decided to upgrade to the TS5 Plus. The TS4 Plus was great, and the 4K 240Hz was also good, but connecting any device to the other ports on the back would drop this to 120Hz. I decided to try the TS5 Plus before my return period was over, and even though the host is a TB4 device, the grouping of ports on the back gives me more flexibility. This is still a 5 star dock, I just have a setup that needs a different port arrangment. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth every penny - revolutionised workflow (MacBook Air M1) *by R***G on 16 June 2025* Worth every penny. I do professional photo & video work, as well as music production for fun. All of this on a MacBook Air M1 with 2 ports. [Slight ramble incoming - I've added some backstory in case others are in a similar predicament] I got sick of constantly juggling hard drives, devices and power cables, all with unreliable USB dongles/hubs that were *still* limited by ports and were prone to ejecting/cutting out randomly. A simple task like backing up one hard drive to another became an ordeal. Everything was becoming friction and it was hindering my work and efficiency. It got to the point I was considering spending £2.7k to upgrade my MacBook Air M1 to a Mac Studio M4. After a lot of back and forth, I realised I would be paying nearly £3k just to have more ports. Although an increase in performance would be great, I can still do my work with the machine I've got. An M1 Air is still incredibly capable for creative work. So I started shopping around for Thunderbolt hubs and narrowed it down to OWC's hub, as I have purchased gear from them before. They are expensive but high quality. However, after tentatively diving into Reddit, the CalDigit TS4 continually appeared as the recommendation over the OWC offering and others. After some digging into specs, their website, YouTube, etc, I took a punt at the CalDigit. At the time of writing this, the unit cost £360, which I would have said was an insane price to pay for a USB hub. I'm now ashamed I didn't fork up the money sooner, and it is worth every penny! It's COMPLETELY streamlined my workflow and saved me from needing to pay £££ for a new machine just to have more ports. The unit feels high quality, very Apple-like in its design, I haven't had a single issue with it so far. Some folk complain about it heating up - checking it now and it is definitely warm, but never worryingly hot. No different to a laptop that's running warm after heavy use. Devices currently plugged in: - Laptop hooked up via TB4 - 4 separate external SSD drives - SATA USB Dock (which contains 2 SATA drives) - Focusrite Saffire audio interface - MIDI Keyboard - Monitor (Asus 27" ProArt) - CFexpress reader - Almost always have an SD + MicroSD card plugged in simultaneously - There's *still* spare ports for anything needing plugged in without removing something else I can't stress enough how coming home, putting the laptop on the desk and plugging in ONE cable allows everything to be connected in its rightful place, hooked up to the monitor, all while powering the laptop and (if needed) there's still 1 more port free on the laptop. Combine this with the CalDigit Docking Station Utility - when I'm about to leave the house, I simply hit "Eject All", does what it's supposed to do, and I can walk away knowing everything is securely disconnected. Long story short, if you are a creative professional - get it. Not only are you streamlining and simplifying your workflow, you're future-proofing your setup. This hub can carry over to your next machine upgrade without worry about lack of ports. Amazing device. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not cheap, but a great one *by G***S on 5 August 2025* I had an iMac and a MacBook Air, and I wanted both a desktop-like experience and mobility. However, managing files, programs, updates, and setups between the two computers was cumbersome — not to mention the doubled cost of software licenses. Then I replaced them both with a MacBook Pro and CalDigit TS4 hub. Now I finally have what I always wanted: a powerful desktop computer with multiple monitors, a full-size ergonomic keyboard and mouse, a wired network connection, plenty of USB-A and USB-C ports, and card readers. And when I travel, I just disconnect a single cable and I'm ready to go with all my files and programs. The CalDigit Thunderbolt hub isn't cheap, but it's worth the investment. No problems, no connection delays, fast transfers. I'm very happy with it. ## Frequently Bought Together - CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock - 18 Ports, 98W Charging, 3x Thunderbolt 4 40Gb/s, 5 x USB-A, 3 x USB-C (10Gb/s), 2.5GbE, Single 8K or Dual 6K 60Hz Displays, Mac, PC, Chrome Compatible with 0.8m Cable - CalDigit [Intel Certified Thunderbolt 4 Cable - 40Gbps 100W Charging, Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 & USB-C, 2016+ MacBook Pro, Air, 2020+ M1 (0.8 Meter 2.62 Feet, Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 Cable) Laptop - CalDigit USB-C to HDMI 2.0 4K HDR Adapter --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/412051298-caldigit-ts4-18-port-thunderbolt-4-docking-station-98w-safe](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/412051298-caldigit-ts4-18-port-thunderbolt-4-docking-station-98w-safe) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-21*