CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 4 (TS4)

Pros

• +18 ports is the highest verified port count in the Thunderbolt 4 dock category
• +98W sustained power delivery — charges MacBook Pro 14" under full CPU/GPU load
• +Native dual 6K support — zero DisplayLink drivers, zero compatibility overhead
• +2.5GbE Ethernet is meaningfully faster than gigabit for NAS and video conferencing
• +Multi-year verified owner reliability documented across r/macbookpro threads

Cons

• −$380 is a real premium — not justifiable for basic dual-monitor office setups
• −Larger desktop footprint than slim travel-focused docks
• −98W PD does not fully cover 140W MacBook Pro Max charging spec
• −No improvement over prior generation SD card reader speeds