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CalDigit TS4 vs Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock (INC006)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock (INC006) is cheaper at $299.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the CalDigit TS4 or Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock (INC006)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock (INC006) is the cheaper at $299.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec CalDigit TS4 Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock (INC006)
US price $379.99 $299.99
BrandCalDigitBelkin
Released20222022
Host connection Thunderbolt 4 Thunderbolt 4
Total ports 18 12
Power delivery (W) 98 90
Max external displays 2 3
Ethernet 2.5 GbE GbE
Sd card reader Yes Yes
Release 2022 2022

Sources — CalDigit TS4: us.caldigit.com (verified 2026-06-15). Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock (INC006): belkin.com (verified 2026-06-15).

What's the difference between the CalDigit TS4 and Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock (INC006)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 6). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Total ports: CalDigit TS4 18 vs Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock (INC006) 12
  • Power delivery (W): CalDigit TS4 98 vs Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock (INC006) 90
  • Max external displays: CalDigit TS4 2 vs Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock (INC006) 3
  • Ethernet: CalDigit TS4 2.5 GbE vs Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock (INC006) GbE

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

CalDigit TS4

Two whitelisted hands-on testers — The Verge and TechRadar — rate the CalDigit TS4 the best Thunderbolt 4 dock available (The Verge calls it the "king of Thunderbolt docks," TechRadar the "gold standard"), praising its 18 ports, build quality and 98W charging. Both flag the steep ~$380 price and lack of a dedicated HDMI port. The Verge scored it 8/10; TechRadar gave a full 5 stars / Editor's Choice. No RTINGS, PCMag or Notebookcheck TS4 review was included; other coverage was non-whitelisted. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

Praised: Best-in-class connectivity — 18 ports spanning Thunderbolt 4, USB-C/USB-A, DisplayPort, Ethernet and SD/microSD; Sturdy metal build with reliable, plug-and-forget everyday operation; 98W laptop charging plus offline/passthrough charging of accessories when the host is unplugged.

Flagged: High price (~$380), among the most expensive Thunderbolt 4 docks; No dedicated HDMI port — video out is DisplayPort or USB-C/Thunderbolt only; Physically bulky and not very portable; The Verge notes a large 230W external power brick.

Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock (INC006)

Two whitelisted outlets reviewed this dock. Tom's Guide covered it as the 'Belkin Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock' (INC006); TechRadar covered it under Belkin's alternate 'Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro' name, but the specs match the same hardware (dual HDMI, single downstream Thunderbolt 4, 90W, 12 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, same 200x73x33.9mm chassis). Both call it a sleek, well-built Thunderbolt 4 dock that's overpriced, hobbled by a single downstream Thunderbolt port, dual HDMI that Macs can't fully use, and only 90W charging. (2 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Sleek, premium aluminum build that looks great on a desk; Extensive 12-port connectivity including dual HDMI for Windows; 90W laptop charging (physically verified on Tom's Guide wattage tester).

Flagged: Only one downstream Thunderbolt 4 port, limiting high-speed peripherals; Overpriced for the feature set; Dual HDMI unusable together on Macs (no MST/DisplayLink workaround).

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