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CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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all judged against docking stations at a similar price

The CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock at 7.0/10.

The CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock leads on charging and power and ports and bandwidth.

The UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock leads on ethernet and value.

They score the same on displays and compatibility and reliability.

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

7.3/10verdict: buy

The CalDigit TS4 is for people who want one cable to connect a laptop to a large set of peripherals. It suits Windows laptops, Intel Macs and M1 Pro or M1 Max Macs that need two external screens and lots of fast USB. It is a poorer match for original M1 Mac owners who want two displays, or anyone who needs HDMI.

Typically about £369.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

7.0/10verdict: buy

The UGREEN Revodok Max 213 is a Thunderbolt 4 dock for people who want one cable to handle charging, displays, wired networking and storage at a desk. It suits Windows laptops and Pro, Max, Ultra or Intel Macs that need two 4K screens. It is less suited to base M-series Mac owners who want more than one display, or to anyone who needs a silent dock.

Typically about £249.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 DockUGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Displays25%7/107/10
Charging and power20%8/107/10
Ports and bandwidth20%9/108/10
Compatibility and reliability20%6/106/10
Ethernet and value15%6/107/10
Overall7.3/107.0/10

Specifications

SpecCalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 DockUGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Connects withThunderbolt 4 host port; compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C (USB4) and USB-C computers, Chromebook, iPad Pro/Air/mini, iPhone 15 (USB-C), Windows Tablet. Minimum OS: macOS 11.4 (Big Sur) or above, Windows 10 (20H2) or aboveThunderbolt 4 host (USB-C), 40Gbps
External displaysOne built-in DisplayPort 1.4; up to dual 4K 60Hz (Intel Macs, Windows, Chrome OS); up to dual 6K 60Hz (M1 Pro/M1 Max Macs); original M1 Macs do not support dual displays; single monitor up to 8KOne DisplayPort 1.4 output plus Thunderbolt display output; dual 4K@60Hz or single 8K@30Hz on Windows
Laptop charging98W laptop charging from Thunderbolt 4/USB4 host port90W to laptop over the Thunderbolt 4 upstream port; 20W on the front USB-C port
Ports18 total: 3 x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gb/s), 3 x USB-C (10Gb/s), 5 x USB-A (10Gb/s), 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x SD 4.0 (UHS-II), 1 x microSD 4.0 (UHS-II), 1 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 1 x front combo audio in/out (3.5mm), 1 x rear audio out (3.5mm), 1 x rear audio in (3.5mm), 1 x DC in (19.5V 11.80A)3 TB4 (one upstream, two downstream), 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 1 USB-C 10Gbps/20W, 2 USB-A 10Gbps, 2 USB-A 5Gbps, 2.5GbE, SD/TF 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm audio, 180W DC-in
Ethernet2.5GbE RJ452.5GbE RJ45
Display techNative (no driver required)not listed
Power supplyExternal power supply (230W); DC input 19.5V 11.8AExternal 180W GaN adapter (21V 8.57A)

Strengths and weaknesses

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

  • + 98W laptop charging from its own 230W power supply
  • + 18 ports, with 10Gbps USB and 2.5GbE
  • + Native display output with no driver required
  • − Original M1 Macs cannot run dual displays
  • − No HDMI port; one DisplayPort 1.4 output
  • − Some owners report reconnecting cables after sleep

Skip it if:

  • Original M1 Mac owners who want two external displays
  • Anyone who needs an HDMI port on the dock
  • Buyers who want a compact travel dock
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UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

  • + Dual 4K@60Hz on Windows with 2.5GbE
  • + 90W charging from its own 180W adapter
  • + Sturdy build and a broad mix of fast ports
  • − Owners report noise and heat, with conflicting cooling claims
  • − Base M1/M2/M3 Macs get only one display
  • − Owners call the price steep

Skip it if:

  • Base M1, M2 or M3 Mac owners who want more than one external display
  • Owners of demanding 16-inch workstations that need more than 90W under heavy load
  • Buyers who need a completely silent dock on a desk or in a cabinet
Read the full UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt 4 Dock review ›

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