CalDigit TS4 vs UGREEN Revodok Max 213 Comparison

CalDigit TS4

There are 18 ports in total, including three downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB-A and USB-C data ports at 10 Gbps, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, DisplayPort 1.4, UHS-II SD and microSD readers, and separate audio in and out. Spec-based reasoning: the 2.5 Gb Ethernet port gives Teams and Zoom a wired link that doesn't depend on busy office or home Wi-Fi.

UGREEN Revodok Max 213

The 13 ports include two downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports, one 10 Gbps USB-C, four USB-A, 2.5GbE, SD and microSD 4.0 readers, DisplayPort 1.4 and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Spec-based reasoning: a wired 2.5GbE link removes Wi-Fi as a variable on video calls. The downstream Thunderbolt ports can drive another monitor or a fast SSD, and the 3.5 mm jack takes wired headsets.

CalDigit TS4

The aluminium chassis stands upright or lies flat, with fins acting as a passive heatsink. There is no fan. Ports are split sensibly between front and back, with SD and microSD readers, audio jacks and a couple of USB ports at the front for things you plug in daily. The rest sit at the back for permanent cables.

UGREEN Revodok Max 213

The dock uses a metal enclosure and draws power from a 180 W GaN charger. It delivers up to 90 W to the laptop over the host cable. The brick still sits beside or under the desk. UGREEN specifies a metal enclosure. The SD and microSD readers and USB-A ports cover headsets, webcam dongles and flash drives that move between desks.

CalDigit TS4

CalDigit's Docking Station Utility adds one-click eject for all connected drives.

CalDigit TS4

The dock works with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 and USB4 hosts on macOS and Windows, and in a reduced mode with plain USB-C laptops. It is certified for Thunderbolt 4. Display support depends on the host: base M1 and M2 Macs support one external display, later base Apple silicon models support two in some configurations, and Thunderbolt 4 Windows laptops can drive two 4K screens through the dock.

UGREEN Revodok Max 213

Display support covers dual 4K at 60 Hz or a single 8K at 30 Hz, using DisplayPort 1.4 and the downstream Thunderbolt ports. Dual-display output depends on the host computer. Apple's base-chip Macs differ here: base M1 and M2 models support one external display, and later base models support two in some configurations, so check Apple's tech specs for your Mac.

CalDigit TS4

Plug the TS4 into a Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 laptop and displays, webcam, mic and network connect together. CalDigit lists it as plug and play on macOS and Windows. For a hybrid worker, that means one connection at the start of the day for a USB microphone, webcam and displays.

UGREEN Revodok Max 213

A single Thunderbolt 4 cable connects the dock to a laptop, carrying data, video and charging. Plug in monitors, Ethernet and peripherals once and leave them in place. Mac and Windows laptops with Thunderbolt or USB4 are supported, and USB-C laptops work at reduced bandwidth. UGREEN lists it as plug and play, with no drivers needed.