# CalDigit TS4: specs and price

**Price (US):** $379.99 at us.caldigit.com (MSRP, verified live on us.caldigit.com 2026-06-15), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 10 docking stations we track it is the most expensive; category median $300.
**Brand:** CalDigit
**Released:** 2022
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 33/100, #4 of 10 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $379.99 |
| Brand | CalDigit |
| Released | 2022 |
| Host connection | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Total ports | 18 |
| Power delivery (W) | 98 |
| Max external displays | 2 |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE |
| Sd card reader | Yes |

## Where it stands

At $380, the CalDigit TS4 is the most expensive of the 10 docking stations we track, where the median is $300. On the spec sheet, its max external displays of 2 is the lowest of the 10, its total ports of 18 is above the median of the 10, and its power delivery of 98 W is above the median of the 10. By release date, it is among the newer of the 10 we date.

## What reviewers say

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. (Based on 2 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2024-01-08–2024-02-09.)

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; Occasional peripheral quirks — Thunderbolt SSD not remounting after sleep, CamLink 4K needing reconfiguration.
Disagreement: TechRadar tested it on a single-monitor setup, reported zero issues and awarded a full 5 stars (Editor's Choice). The Verge stress-tested it with a full peripheral load, hit reconnect quirks (Thunderbolt SSD not remounting after sleep, CamLink 4K needing reconfiguration) and measured ~20-30% SSD speed loss through the dock, scoring it 8/10.
Sources: The Verge (2024-01-08, theverge.com), TechRadar (2024-02-09, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the 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. 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; Occasional peripheral quirks — Thunderbolt SSD not remounting after sleep, CamLink 4K needing reconfiguration. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the CalDigit TS4 cost?**

The CalDigit TS4 has a US price of $379.99 (MSRP, verified live on us.caldigit.com 2026-06-15), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the CalDigit TS4 compare on price?**

At $380, the CalDigit TS4 is the most expensive of the 10 docking stations we track, where the median is $300.

**When was the CalDigit TS4 released?**

The CalDigit TS4 was released 2022.

**What are the CalDigit TS4's key specs?**

CalDigit TS4 (CalDigit): host connection Thunderbolt 4, total ports 18, power delivery w 98, max external displays 2, ethernet 2.5 GbE. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://us.caldigit.com/products/ts4 (us.caldigit.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-station-4/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/docking-stations/caldigit-ts4/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the CalDigit TS4 price of record was $379.99 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/docking-stations/caldigit-ts4/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl