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CalDigit TS4 vs Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190: Comparison

CalDigit TS4 and Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190 separate most on total ports: CalDigit TS4 at 18, Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190 at 14, 22% in favour of CalDigit TS4. They match on connection type and max display support.

CalDigit TS4 (Thunderbolt 4 / 18 Ports / 98W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows/Chrome / ~$300)
CalDigitCalDigit TS4
Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190 (Thunderbolt 4 / 14 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$290)
TargusTargus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190

Specs

Specification
CalDigit TS4 (Thunderbolt 4 / 18 Ports / 98W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows/Chrome / ~$300)
CalDigit TS4
Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190 (Thunderbolt 4 / 14 Ports / 100W Host Charging / Dual 4K@60Hz / Mac/Windows / ~$290)
Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190
Connection TypeThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Port Configuration3x TB4 40Gbps, 3x USB-C 10Gbps, 5x USB-A 10Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/microSD UHS-II, front/rear audio2x TB4 40Gbps, 4x USB-A 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, GbE, SD card reader, 3.5mm audio
Max Display SupportDual 4KDual 4K
Max Display ResolutionDual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30HzDual 4K@60Hz
Total Ports1814-22%
Power Delivery98 W100W host charging
EthernetYesYes (GbE)
BrandCalDigitTargus
ModelTS4DOCK190
OS CompatibilityMac, Windows, ChromeMac, Windows
Price~$300~$290

Verdict

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.

Targus Thunderbolt 4 DOCK190

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A corporate-certified Thunderbolt 4 dock with full 100W charging headroom for demanding laptops.

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