Kevin Ross
Is the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 dock the best for M1 Mac, M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pros? In this review of the CalDigit TS4 I want to help you make that buying decision for your next Thunderbolt 4 dock whether you have a M1 Mac Mini or MacBook Air, or the latest M1 Pro and M1 Max machines.
It has been challenging to find a Thunderbolt 4 dock that really works well with this Apple Silicon, but I think we might have found the solution here.
Thanks so much to Jerry Schulze for the loaner:
Reviewed in this video:
CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Dock: https://geni.us/CalDigitTS4 (Amazon)
CalDigit TS3 Plus Dock: https://geni.us/ATbaAjc (Amazon)
INNOCN 4K Monitor: https://geni.us/INNOCN27 (Amazon)
Ultrawide Monitor: https://geni.us/un9I (Amazon)
Alienware Monitor: https://geni.us/8eWNV (Amazon)
Fledging TB3 Enclosure: https://geni.us/flJqziY (Amazon)
Acasis: https://geni.us/1vu6Jqc (Amazon)
WD SSD (850): https://geni.us/gJKK1si (Amazon)
Samsung 980 PRO: https://geni.us/AZkwLl (Amazon)
HDMI Capture Card: https://geni.us/sVs0KQ1 (Amazon)
M1 Pro and M1 Max Related Hardware:
14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro: https://geni.us/7HlAh (Amazon)
M1 Macbook Air: https://geni.us/aB6N (Amazon)
M1 Mac Mini: https://geni.us/pDK2b (Amazon)
On My Desk:
Desktop Accessories (Grovemade): https://geni.us/OxWta
INNOCN 4K Monitor: https://geni.us/INNOCN27 (Amazon)
Ultrawide Monitor: https://geni.us/un9I (Amazon)
Monitor Arm: https://geni.us/7j1xeS (Amazon)
Anker Mini Dock: https://geni.us/ACcOo (Amazon)
Thunderbolt 3 Dock: https://geni.us/ATbaAjc (Amazon)
MX Master 3: https://geni.us/pfEgz (Amazon)
MX Keys: https://geni.us/4wiTh (Amazon)
External SSDs:
Fledging TB3 Enclosure: https://geni.us/flJqziY (Amazon)
Acasis Direct: https://geni.us/Acasis
Acasis: https://geni.us/1vu6Jqc (Amazon)
WD SSD (850): https://geni.us/gJKK1si (Amazon)
Samsung 980 PRO: https://geni.us/AZkwLl (Amazon)
Sabrent USB-C Enclosure: https://geni.us/7iogvd (Amazon)
WD SSD (750): https://geni.us/N2FAzD (Amazon)
Samsung SSD (970): https://geni.us/yRA8d3R (Amazon)
SanDisk Extreme (T00-G25): https://geni.us/n0B9Q (Amazon)
Audio Gear:
Overhead Microphone: https://bit.ly/DeityS2SMic
Overhead Mic on Amazon: https://geni.us/s1A9eNK (Amazon)
Broadcast Microphone (Q9U): https://geni.us/QkBCC (Amazon)
Preamp for Broadcast Mic (MB-Stealth): https://geni.us/MBStealth (Amazon)
Handheld Recorder: https://geni.us/MTyrz (Amazon)
MOTU Interface: https://geni.us/NMoYwcJ (Amazon)
ATR Dynamic Microphone: https://geni.us/0V4K0Rk (Amazon)
Samson Dynamic Microphone Choice: https://geni.us/fVng5fM (Amazon)
Studio Headphones (250 Ohms): https://geni.us/BuzD (Amazon)
Yamaha Monitors (single): https://geni.us/MbemtUC (Amazon)
Studio Monitor Stands: https://geni.us/MiBAiE6 (Amazon)
Lighting:
Light Dome: https://geni.us/TzffFw (Amazon)
Key Light: https://geni.us/n2kAe (Amazon)
Shop Lamp (10inch): https://geni.us/ore2o6K (Amazon)
Shop Lamp 8.5 inch (pack of two): https://geni.us/mcXN (Amazon)
Ecosmart Bulb (Amazon): https://geni.us/c1d4Ajb (Amazon)
Ecosmart Bulb: https://bit.ly/ecosmartLED5000K
Cree Bulb: https://bit.ly/CreeLED5000K
Reflector: https://geni.us/CBShQ (Amazon)
Budget Reflector: https://geni.us/N7Xb (Amazon)
Cameras & Accessories:
My Primary Camera: https://geni.us/SonyA7IVFF (Amazon)
Rokinon Prime Lens: https://geni.us/Rokinon35 (Amazon)
Secondary Camera: https://geni.us/gQQxjr3 (Amazon)
Prime Lens 16mm: https://geni.us/BlBd9 (Amazon)
Sony 18-105: https://geni.us/Jb3O0 (Amazon)
SanDisk Extreme: https://geni.us/9MHZlT (Amazon)
Manfrotto Tripod (for vlogging): https://geni.us/0SYQD (Amazon)
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Kevin Ross
4845 Pearl E. Cir. STE 101
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The Dock: 00:00
The Ports: 00:45
Synthetic Benchmarks: 03:07
File Transfers: 04:30
External Displays: 06:13
Gaming Through Dock: 07:14
Streaming: 07:38
iPad Pro: 08:18
Ethernet: 08:49
What I really think: 09:29