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Dell
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Dell Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock WD25TB4
The Windows business Thunderbolt 4 dock: quad-display, high charging and enterprise-ready.
- ConnectionThunderbolt 4
- Thunderbolt 4 Ports2
- HDMI1× HDMI
Price
$300
Editor's Pick
Desk Setup · Docking Stations
CalDigit TS4
9.4Score
$399
Best price at Manufacturer
The best Thunderbolt 4 dock: everything you need to run a full desk over one cable.
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ProductivityCreative WorkMac compatibilityGeneral Use
Quick verdict
The best Thunderbolt 4 dock: everything you need to run a full desk over one cable.
Best for
ProductivityCreative WorkMac compatibilityGeneral Use
Why we like it
The CalDigit TS4 is the dock most reviewers call the best overall. Its 18 ports include three Thunderbolt 4 (40Gb/s), three USB-C and five USB-A (10Gb/s), DisplayPort 1.4, UHS-II SD/microSD readers, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and front/rear audio, with 98W charging to the host. It drives a single 8K display or dual 6K@60 on capable machines and works cleanly across Mac, Windows and Chrome. It is the definitive way to turn a laptop into a full workstation over one cable.
- 18 ports (3× TB4, 3× USB-C, 5× USB-A)
- 98W host charging
- 2.5GbE Ethernet, UHS-II card readers
- 8K single or dual 6K@60
Pros & cons
What we like
- 18 ports incl. 3× Thunderbolt 4
- 98W charging + 2.5GbE
- Flawless Mac/Windows/Chrome support
Worth noting
- Expensive
- Large desktop footprint
- Overkill without a Thunderbolt/USB4 laptop
Performance breakdown
Every product is assessed against the same five criteria, from specifications and use-case fit. How we score
Performance10.0
Design9.0
Features10.0
Compatibility10.0
Value8.0
Key specifications
- Connection
- Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s)
- Total Ports
- 18
- Thunderbolt 4 Ports
- 3 (1 host + 2 downstream)
- USB-C Data
- 3× USB-C 10 Gb/s
- USB-A Data
- 5× USB-A 10 Gb/s
- Host Charging
- 98W
- Ethernet
- 2.5 Gigabit
- Display Support
- Single 8K or dual 6K@60
- Card Reader
- SD + microSD (UHS-II)
- Compatibility
- Mac / Windows / Chrome
Who should buy it
Laptop-first professionals and creatives who want a complete, reliable single-cable workstation.
Who should skip it
Anyone on a budget or without a Thunderbolt/USB4 host, who should choose a USB-C hub.
Why choose this over the alternatives?
Cheaper alternative
You gain: Typically about $99 less by reference price.
You give up: You give up a stronger Performance score by going this way.
Price positions use our editorial reference prices, not live retailer quotes. Scores within a few tenths rarely decide a purchase — how we score.
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Where to buy
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- Manufacturer Best PricePrice may be out of date$399
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Final verdict
9.4Score
If you want the definitive single-cable desk with maximum ports, charging and display support, the TS4 is the reference pick — and pairs perfectly with a 4K monitor.
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