🔗 Connect, Charge, Create—All in One Dock!
The CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock is a powerhouse of connectivity, featuring 15 ports including dual Thunderbolt 3, USB-A, USB-C, and a UHS-II SD card slot. With 87W charging capability, it supports both Mac and Windows devices, making it the ultimate docking solution for professionals seeking efficiency and versatility.
Wattage | 85 watts |
Total Usb Ports | 7 |
Number of Ports | 15 |
Hardware Interface | USB, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt |
Compatible Devices | MacBook Pro,Computer Or Tablet With Thunderbolt 3 Port,Computer Or Tablet With Thunderbolt 4 Port |
Item Weight | 1.32 Pounds |
Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6.8"L x 5.4"W x 4.8"H |
Color | TS3 Plus - Space Gray |
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I really like this. I am using it with a 15" MacBook Air M4. Easy to setup and use, I like the vertical orientation on my desk. I'm just using a single (Dell) monitor now and the display quality is very good.
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Works with my mac mini M4 fantastic
I use a mac mini M4 this really maximises my ports but also it's roughly close to the same size as the mac mini so it doesn't take up much desk space. I don't notice much of any lag it has been a great addition to my setup. 10/10
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Don't look at any other docks. You want THIS ONE!
*** IMPORTANT PRODUCT UPDATE AT THE CLOSE OF THIS REVIEW ***I am going to make an admission....I have done paid reviews for Caldigit in the past. They are a company I discovered a few years ago upon researching power docks for my various MacBooks which I have seemed to upgrade with every refresh. Since I run a website dedicated to computers, they were happy to send me their products to review on my site.This is not a paid review. I actually paid $300 for this TS3 Plus dock. However, the point I want to make is that I did so based on my experiences with their other docks I have used (that are still going strong today).I also continue to use their products because their support is second to none. One of my older CalDigit docks failed well over a year ago. It was a problem with the power supply. CalDigit immediately sent me a new power supply at no charge. Then, over the past few months, I was having issues with the dock not powering on. After back-and-forth discussion with their customer support team via email, we discovered the problem was the Thunderbolt cable I was using and not the device itself.Over the years I have had many conversations with their customer support team and I find them to be exceptional. I want you to know this because you need to be assured by someone that when you buy a CalDigit product you are going to also be getting first-rate customer support that will honor the warranty behind your product.In the case of the TS3 Plus.....I wanted to get rid of my iMac and use my 2017 MacBook Pro instead. Why pay to have a desktop AND a laptop when you can use the MacBook Pro as both?Now I simply take the laptop off my lap, and with a single cable connection, I plug it into the TS3 and I have my laptop displayed across my 54" 4k television. With a multitude of USB inputs, I have a keyboard, trackpad, and scanner at my disposal. An optical wire goes directly from the dock to my Logitech surround system. In the front, I have a slot for my camera's memory card as well as an additional USB plug in case I want to quickly insert a flash drive.Yes, this is an expensive dock. And, this was oddly not my first choice. I like the form factor of the OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock similarly priced as this one. However, have you read the reviews on the OWC dock? They are horrific. Once I read those less-than-stellar reviews I had no issue going with CalDigit. I was already aware of the superior quality of their docks and judging from the positive reviews I have read on Amazon, I see I am not alone in my raves about this dock. It just works!If you need to find a really good display port to HDMI adapter for this particular dock, I have a really good recommendation. Do click on my name to find my reviews.UPDATE (7/2018): I had a hardware issue with this dock. I contacted CalDigit Support and they arranged to have it sent back to them. They kept in constant touch with me regarding the repair. According to CalDigit, there was nothing wrong with the unit and it was working fine on their end. Nevertheless, at my request, they sent me a new unit without question. I am continually amazed at my interactions with CalDigit support and it certainly seems they go out of their way to make certain the customer is happy.
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Updated after 1 year: Works perfectly with MacBook Pro 2020
New review using the MacBook Pro 2020 (i7 Quad Core with 32GB of Ram, a 1 TB SSD, and 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports):I have been using my Macbook Pro 2020 and the CalDigit TS3+ as my "daily driver" for about a year now. I had some minor issues when using it with my Lenovo prior to getting my Mac, but they were resolved with some updates.It's an excellent dock and I have had no problems with it for the past year. The dock has never even been restarted.I'm listing all of the apps and CalDigit TS3 ports that I use to show how stable the combination is:I use my Mac for work and run several VPN's and remote connections to clients' offices, as well as all MS Office apps, Zoom, Edge and Chrome, Snagit, a time tracking application, Teams, and a few other apps.I also run VMWare Fusion once in a while when I have to use a Windows computer. That runs on a USB-C external enclosure from Plugable that is directly connected to one of the Mac's Thunderbolt ports. I have plugged it into the CD TS3 with no trouble, but as I don't use it often, it's easier to reach the port on the Mac.I have two older Dell displays, one 1920x1200, using the CalDigit TB3 to DisplayPort, and one 1920x1080, that uses the CalDigit DisplayPort to DisplayPort. I don't usually have my laptop open, but at times I want an extra screen to keep an eye on email and will pop it open with no problem, giving me a total of three displays. Both displays work exactly as they should.I use a Logitech MX Keys keyboard and the MX Anywhere 3 Mouse. The dongle for those is plugged into the front USB-C port using a C to A cable.There is a Logitech Brio webcam plugged into the front USB-A port.There is a Plantronics BT600 dongle plugged into a rear USB-A port.I have the Ethernet port plugged into a 1 Gb switch. Speed tests and file transfers work as expected.I have a Seagate 2TB Backup Plus external drive plugged into a rear USB-A port for Time Machine.The point is that it all just runs! The setup runs 24/7 as there are certain things that run overnight.The CD TS3+ keeps my laptop charged and runs everything with no communication issues or speed problems.As I don't have Thunderbolt 4, there is no reason for me to update anything...until I get a new MacBook in a couple of years!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Old review from when I used it for my Lenovo laptop for about 3 months:I've only had this a few days, so I will just point out a couple of things.I am using Windows 10 Pro on a Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga and it has the most up-to-date firmware and drivers available.The CalDigit support site is terrible for Windows users. Everything regarding drivers and firmware is for MAC only. It makes no mention of Windows. I thought that maybe I bought the wrong device until I looked at the product page and it does say it is for Mac and Windows. In fact, on the product page, it states:"The TS3 Plus provides up to 87W charging for Mac & Windows Thunderbolt 3 laptops. A firmware update is required. For more information, please visit our KB article here.The charging feature may vary depending on the design of your Windows Thunderbolt 3 laptop. Check with the system manufacturer for more information."When you click on their link, it takes you to a page that only provides Mac info. Even though they claim you have to update for Win and Mac, there's no mention of Windows on the page.I found a Windows firmware update for the device by doing a Google search, but I could not update the TS3's firmware. I received an error about missing software. Another Google search shows some info, but the link doesn't provide any useful info. I tried updating or installing anything I could find to no avail.So: The network jack wouldn't work. My keyboard, which is USB, wouldn't work.I was desperate. Finally, I found an Intel program called "Thunderbolt." I ran it and the TS3 started working.I really want to find a way to upgrade the firmware as it supposedly provides some functionality missing from the shipped version.Getting accurate monitor setup information is not easy. More to follow.
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