Have a look at our CalDigit USB-C Pro Dock review for further details. While connected with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3, you can charge the host device with up to 85W of power. Even if you connect with just USB-A, you'll still have access to the USB ports, SD card reader, Ethernet, and audio jack on the dock. It doesn't have as many ports as the TS3 Plus, but it still offers two DisplayPort 1.2, three USB-A 3.2, USB-C 3.2, a UHS-II SD card reader, Ethernet, and 3.5mm audio.Ĭonnected with Thunderbolt 3, the dock can handle dual 4K displays with up to a 60Hz refresh rate, while a USB-C connection will handle dual FHD displays or a single 4K display at 30Hz. If you often find yourself switching between devices - say a tablet or laptop with USB-C and a laptop using Thunderbolt 3 - and don't want to worry about compatibility, this dock would make a great choice.

Check out our CalDigit TS3 Plus review for more information. Set it up on a desk, plug in a single cable, and watch your laptop become a capable workstation. As long as your laptop has a Thunderbolt 3 port, this dock will eliminate the need for most other adapters and hubs you have lying around unless you hit the road. The docking station can deliver up to 85W of power to your laptop, and you can choose from either a 0.7-meter or 2-meter cable for a connection. The dock has a small footprint - it can stand up vertically or sit horizontally - and weighs in at just over 1 pound. The CalDigit TS3 Plus includes five USB-A 3.1, two USB-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, two Thunderbolt 3 (one connecting the host laptop), Ethernet, S/PDIF, an SD card reader, and 3.5mm audio in and out. The answer? A Thunderbolt 3 docking station that provides ports for multiple accessories.

Likewise, as laptops get thinner, manufacturers are more likely to include fewer ports. While the standard offers superior performance and supports plenty of devices - you can charge a laptop one minute and send a signal to a display the next - not all your peripherals will use the USB-C-shaped port. Many modern Ultrabooks include at least one Thunderbolt 3 port.

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