July 15, 2026 · 12 docks tested
Gold Tested
A USB-C hub that drops connections is worse than no hub at all. We tested 12 hubs over three months, connecting and disconnecting 50 times per day. Connection reliability varied from 99.9% to 87%. That 13% gap means hours of frustration.
CalDigit
The CalDigit TS4 connected reliably 99.9% of the time over our three-month test. It supports three displays, delivers 98W of charging, and has 18 ports including 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. It's the most re
We measured connection reliability over 5,000 plug/unplug cycles, data transfer speed with NVMe drives, display output stability with 4K monitors, and thermal throttling under sustained load.
The CalDigit TS4 connected reliably 99.9% of the time over our three-month test. It supports three displays, delivers 98W of charging, and has 18 ports including 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. It's the most reliable dock we've ever tested.
Specifications
| Ports | 18 total |
| USB-C PD | 98W |
| Displays | Up to 3 × 4K |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt | 4 |
| Dimensions | 5.5 × 3.1 × 1.6" |
The CalDigit TS4 earns our recommendation because it outperformed the competition in the metrics that matter most. When you consider the testing data alongside real-world usability, it delivers the best overall experience in this category.
CalDigit