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CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock vs UGREEN Revodok Pro 210 10-in-1 USB-C Hub

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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 210 10-in-1 USB-C Hub at 5.6/10.

The CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock leads on displays, charging and power, ports and bandwidth and compatibility and reliability.

They score the same on ethernet and value.

The biggest difference is ports and bandwidth, where the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock scores 9/10 to the UGREEN Revodok Pro 210 10-in-1 USB-C Hub'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.

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 Pro 210 10-in-1 USB-C Hub

UGREEN Revodok Pro 210 10-in-1 USB-C Hub

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Revodok Pro 210 is for people who want a single-cable desk setup with one external screen, Gigabit Ethernet and laptop charging up to 85W. It suits Windows and Mac users who mainly need extra ports and a card reader. Anyone who plans to run two monitors from a MacBook should read the owner reports first.

Typically about £31.53 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 Pro 210 10-in-1 USB-C Hub
Displays25%7/106/10
Charging and power20%8/107/10
Ports and bandwidth20%9/105/10
Compatibility and reliability20%6/104/10
Ethernet and value15%6/106/10
Overall7.3/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecCalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 DockUGREEN Revodok Pro 210 10-in-1 USB-C Hub
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 aboveSingle USB-C upstream input, described as USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen1 or Gen2 not confirmed)
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 8KSupports 2 external displays: dual HDMI at 4K@60Hz max; single display via HDMI 2 up to 8K@30Hz (Windows only)
Laptop charging98W laptop charging from Thunderbolt 4/USB4 host port100W PD input; up to 85W pass-through laptop charging; 15W reserved for dock operation; wall charger not included
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)Two HDMI, one 5Gbps USB-C data, one 5Gbps USB-A data, two USB-A 2.0, 1000Mbps Ethernet, SD/TF card slots; 10 ports total
Ethernet2.5GbE RJ45Gigabit (1000Mbps)
Display techNative (no driver required)not listed
Power supplyExternal power supply (230W); DC input 19.5V 11.8Anot listed

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
Read the full CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock review ›

UGREEN Revodok Pro 210 10-in-1 USB-C Hub

  • + Up to 85W pass-through charging
  • + Owners praise the aluminium build and port variety
  • + Ten ports including Gigabit Ethernet and SD/TF slots
  • − Owners report dual-monitor blanking and drops, mainly on MacBooks
  • − Built-in USB-C cable is short and fixed
  • − Two of the four USB-A/C ports are only USB 2.0

Skip it if:

  • MacBook owners who need a reliable two-monitor setup
  • Anyone needing 2.5GbE, Thunderbolt or USB4 speeds
  • Users whose laptop needs more than 85W of charging power
Read the full UGREEN Revodok Pro 210 10-in-1 USB-C Hub review ›

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