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Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station vs CalDigit TS4: Comparison

Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station and CalDigit TS4 differ on power delivery: Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station at 140W host charging, CalDigit TS4 at 98 W, which puts Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station ahead on that measure.

Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station (Thunderbolt 4/USB4 / 14 Ports + Built-In Charger / 140W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$280)
AnkerAnker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station
CalDigit TS4 (Thunderbolt 4 / 18 Ports / 98W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows/Chrome / ~$300)
CalDigitCalDigit TS4

Specs

Specification
Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station (Thunderbolt 4/USB4 / 14 Ports + Built-In Charger / 140W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$280)
Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station
CalDigit TS4 (Thunderbolt 4 / 18 Ports / 98W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows/Chrome / ~$300)
CalDigit TS4
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4 / USB4 (dual-purpose charger and dock)Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration1x TB4 upstream, 2x built-in AC wall outlets (integrated power adapter), 4x USB-A, 3x USB-C, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, SD + microSD, GbE3x 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@60HzDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz
Total Ports14 dock ports + 2 built-in AC wall outlets18
Power Delivery140W host charging98 W
EthernetYes (GbE)Yes
BrandAnkerCalDigit
ModelPrime 14-in-2 Docking StationTS4
OS CompatibilityMac, WindowsMac, Windows, Chrome
Price~$280~$300

Verdict

Anker Prime 14-in-2 Docking Station

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely unique dual-purpose dock and charger, ideal for desks with limited wall outlets.

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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