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CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs UGREEN Revodok Pro 207

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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 Pro 207 at 5.6/10.

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

They score the same on displays and compatibility and reliability.

The biggest difference is ports and bandwidth, where the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock scores 9/10 to the UGREEN Revodok Pro 207's 5/10.

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.

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UGREEN Revodok Pro 207

UGREEN Revodok Pro 207

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Revodok Pro 207 is for people with a Windows or Chrome laptop who want two 4K monitors and fast USB ports from one USB-C cable. It suits a desk setup where the laptop needs up to 85W of charging through the dock. Mac owners who want two separate screens should check the display limits first.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 DockUGREEN Revodok Pro 207
Displays25%7/107/10
Charging and power20%8/106/10
Ports and bandwidth20%9/105/10
Compatibility and reliability20%6/106/10
Ethernet and value15%6/103/10
Overall7.3/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecCalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 DockUGREEN Revodok Pro 207
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 aboveUSB-C upstream connection to the laptop
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 8KTwo external displays, each HDMI port rated 4K@60Hz
Laptop charging98W laptop charging from Thunderbolt 4/USB4 host portUp to 85W laptop charging through a 100W USB-C PD 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)2× HDMI, 2× USB-A 10Gbps, 2× USB-C 10Gbps, 100W PD port
Ethernet2.5GbE RJ45not listed
Display techNative (no driver required)Native HDMI video, not DisplayLink; MST on Windows/Chrome, SST on macOS
Power supplyExternal power supply (230W); DC input 19.5V 11.8ARequires a separate 100W or higher power adapter and USB-C cable, not included

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 Pro 207

  • + Two native HDMI ports, each rated 4K at 60Hz
  • + Four 10Gbps data ports: two USB-A, two USB-C
  • + Owners say multi-screen and charging work together
  • − Mac displays show the same content on both screens
  • − Runs hot under full 100W charging
  • − Charger and cable are not included

Skip it if:

  • MacBook owners who want two independent extended screens
  • Buyers who need Ethernet, a card reader or audio from the dock
  • Anyone with a laptop that needs more than 85W of charging
Read the full UGREEN Revodok Pro 207 review ›

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