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Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro vs CalDigit TS4: Comparison
Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro and CalDigit TS4 separate most on total ports: Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro at 12, CalDigit TS4 at 18, 33% in favour of CalDigit TS4. Power Delivery splits them by another 8%, again favouring CalDigit TS4. They match on 17 other specifications, including connection type, host interface and thunderbolt version.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Type | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Port Configuration | 1x TB4 host, 1x TB4 downstream 40Gbps, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 2x USB-A 3.1, 2x USB-A 2.0, 1GbE, SD 4.0, 3.5mm combo audio | 3x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-C 10Gbps, 5x USB-A 10Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, front/rear audio |
| Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 |
| Max Display Support | 1x 8K@30Hz or 2x 4K@60Hz | Dual 4K |
| Host Bandwidth | 40 Gbps | 40 Gbps |
| Host Cable Captive | No | No |
| Host Cable Length | 0.8 m | 0.8 m |
| Total Ports | 12-33% | 18 |
| Power Delivery | 90 W-8% | 98 W |
| Host Power Delivery | 90 W-8% | 98 W |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| External PSU Wattage | 120 W | 230 W |
| Bus Powered | No | No |
| DisplayLink Driver Required | No | No |
| Max Displays Windows | 3 | 2 |
| Max Displays Mac Base | 1 | 1 |
| Max Single Display Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| Max Single Display Refresh | 30 Hz | 30 Hz |
| Max Dual Display Resolution | 4K | 6K |
| Max Dual Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI Port Count | 2 | 0 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | None |
| DisplayPort Port Count | 0 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | None | 1.4 |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Count | 1 | 2 |
| USB-A Port Count | 4 | 5 |
| USB-C Data Port Count | 1 | 3 |
| Max USB Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Port Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Ethernet Speed | 1GbE | 2.5GbE |
| Audio Jack Configuration | Single Combo | Front Combo Plus Rear In And Out |
| macOS Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Belkin | CalDigit |
| Model | Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro | TS4 |
| Source URL | https://www.belkin.com/support-article/?articleNum=318756 | https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-station-4/ |
Verdict
Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock Pro
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The second true Thunderbolt 4 port and dual HDMI make this the flexible pick for multi-peripheral desks.
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.