Editor's Pick
CalDigit
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CalDigit TS4
The best Thunderbolt 4 dock: everything you need to run a full desk over one cable.
- ConnectionThunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s)
- Total Ports18
- Thunderbolt 4 Ports3 (1 host + 2 downstream)
Price
$399
Best for Productivity
Desk Setup · Docking Stations
Dell Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock WD25TB4
8.8Score
$300
Best price at Manufacturer
The Windows business Thunderbolt 4 dock: quad-display, high charging and enterprise-ready.
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ProductivityGeneral Use
Quick verdict
The Windows business Thunderbolt 4 dock: quad-display, high charging and enterprise-ready.
Best for
ProductivityGeneral Use
Why we like it
The Dell Pro WD25TB4 is a business-grade Thunderbolt 4 dock built for Windows workstations and hot desks. It offers HDMI, two DisplayPort, two USB-C, four USB-A and two Thunderbolt 4 ports, with quad-display support and up to 8K output, Gigabit plus 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and single-cable power up to 130W for Dell systems (96W for others). Enterprise features and a 3-year warranty make it a standard corporate pick.
- 2× Thunderbolt 4, HDMI + 2× DisplayPort
- Quad-display / up to 8K
- 130W (Dell) / 96W charging
- GbE + 2.5GbE Ethernet
Pros & cons
What we like
- Quad-display Thunderbolt 4 support
- Up to 130W charging (Dell) + 2.5GbE
- Enterprise manageability, 3-yr warranty
Worth noting
- Full 130W charging only for Dell laptops
- Utilitarian design
- Premium price
Performance breakdown
Every product is assessed against the same five criteria, from specifications and use-case fit. How we score
Performance9.0
Design8.0
Features9.0
Compatibility9.0
Value8.0
Key specifications
- Connection
- Thunderbolt 4
- Thunderbolt 4 Ports
- 2
- HDMI
- 1× HDMI
- DisplayPort
- 2× DisplayPort
- USB-C
- 2× USB-C
- USB-A
- 4× USB-A
- Display Support
- Up to quad-display / 8K
- Host Charging
- 130W (Dell) / 96W (others)
- Ethernet
- GbE + 2.5GbE
- Compatibility
- Windows (Dell + TB4/USB4 laptops) / Mac
Who should buy it
Windows business users and IT buyers who need multi-monitor docking and manageability.
Who should skip it
Mac-first users and anyone who wants maximum port count for the price (see CalDigit TS4).
Why choose this over the alternatives?
Worth stepping up to
You gain: Adds a stronger Performance score.
You give up: Typically about $99 more by reference price.
Price positions use our editorial reference prices, not live retailer quotes. Scores within a few tenths rarely decide a purchase — how we score.
Head-to-head comparisons
Where this ranks
Where to buy
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- Manufacturer Best PricePrice may be out of date$300
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Final verdict
8.8Score
For Windows-first professionals and IT-managed desks that need multi-monitor support and manageability, the WD25TB4 is the standard choice; Mac-centric users may prefer the CalDigit TS4.
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