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Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs CalDigit TS4: Comparison

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock and CalDigit TS4 separate most on total ports: Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 13, CalDigit TS4 at 18, 28% in favour of CalDigit TS4. They match on connection type, max display support and max display resolution.

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 13 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz or Single 8K@30Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$280)
AnkerAnker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock
CalDigit TS4 (Thunderbolt 4 / 18 Ports / 98W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows/Chrome / ~$300)
CalDigitCalDigit TS4

Specs

Specification
Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock (Thunderbolt 4 / 13 Ports / 96W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz or Single 8K@30Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$280)
Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock
CalDigit TS4 (Thunderbolt 4 / 18 Ports / 98W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows/Chrome / ~$300)
CalDigit TS4
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration2x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-A 10Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, 3.5mm audio3x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-C 10Gbps, 5x USB-A 10Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, front/rear audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30HzDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz
Total Ports13-28%18
Power Delivery96W host charging98 W
EthernetYes (2.5GbE)Yes
BrandAnkerCalDigit
ModelPowerExpand EliteTS4
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsMac, Windows, Chrome
Price~$280~$300

Verdict

Anker PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 4 Dock

9 / 10 Expert Rating

A compact, vertical Thunderbolt 4 dock that fits 13 ports and 96W charging into minimal desk space.

CalDigit TS4

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Best USB-C dock for most WFH setups — 98W charging, dual 4K@60Hz, 18 ports, and flawless Mac/Windows/Chrome compatibility.

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