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CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock 87W Charging 7X USB 3 1 Ports USB C Gen 2 DisplayPort UHS II SD Card Slot LAN Optical Out for 2016 MacBook Pro PC Space Gray 0 7m 2 3ft Cable

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8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
505
Old Reviews
4
Unverified
90
Spam Test
PASS
122880 GB
MEMORY
Yes
USB
1
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
0.14 meters
SIZE

Review Analysis - 411 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Ports
 232
usb c, thunderbolt 3, thunderbolt, ports, displayport
+78%
-22%
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" ...  It truly is a one-plug solution for my system. ... The CalDigit dock works seamlessly with all the peripherals I plug into it. ... It even reads and transfers SD cards really well (something my other hub adapters never reliably did). ... I've looked at OWC, Aukey, Hootoo, and other "hub adaptors" and this CalDigit dock has been the most reliable that just simply works. ... I do recommend that you purchase the CalDigit branded HDMI to DisplayPort adapter should you decide to use HDMI out from your monitor. ... The Amazon Basics HDMI to DisplayPort cable did not work for me and this adapter has been going strong since the writing of this review.  ...  "
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" ...  I love having to connect only 1 usb type c cable to my mac. ... I have two monitors, an external usb HDD, headset and Ethernet connected to the hub. ... One monitor connect with DP and the other with type C to a DP cable. ... My mac charges and I have open usb ports to connect more peripherals, usb sticks, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  Great data speed with usb 3.1 gen 2. ... Tons of ports.  ...  "
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" ...  With a single Thunderbolt cable, I have external monitor, RAID, USB speakers and USB ports all available to me at my desk. ... At night, I pull one cable and pack the laptop for home.  ...  "
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" ...  I also like all the USB ports.  ...  "
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" ...  I use wired Ethernet to move large files between machines. ... I've searched long and hard for the TB3 dock that supports the monitor and Ethernet requirements + >= 85 watt charging + >= 3 USB 3 ports + >= 1 USB-C port. ... Well, if I plug the monitor in directly (the TB3 one) or with a simple $15 DP adapter, I have had ZERO problems. ... I ended up with this dock because it provides the most USB 3 and USB C ports with high speeds and adequate power delivery. ... But given the speed and number of ports, this dock still wins.  ...  "
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" ...  I am utilizing as a dock station for a Macbook Pro and an external Dell monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  Best thunderbolt 3 dock put there.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 168
dock, 2018, macbook, thunderbolt, thunderbolt 3
+82%
-18%
comment
" ...  definitely worth the money, and works flawlessly with my new MacBook Pro!  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this for a mac and it works well.  ...  "
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" ...  Have a dual monitor setup with my work MacBook Pro.  ...  "
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" ...  Preset syncs, all I had to do was plug it in and click GO.  ...  "
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" ...  When its' time to go to a meeting, I can unplug and 3-5 seconds later the MacBook Pro is ready to sit in a meeting with me for a few hours for note-taking.  ...  "
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" ...  * ONE CABLE CONNECTION to my MacBook - My MacBook is used both at the office, and at home.  ...  "
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" ...  Great dock for my Macbook Pro.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great on my Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Pro at work driving a huge monitor.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 74
months, dock, caldigit, month, died
+55%
-45%
comment
" ...  I have been using it everyday for 5 month now and absolutely love it.  ...  "
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" ...  From the second I plugged it in, everything worked perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  I have been using this setup for about 2 months and have yet to experience a peripheral not connecting properly.  ...  "
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" ...  They know the product inside and out, like the old days!  ...  "
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" ...  So far it's working much better than the LandingZone dock which died on me.  ...  "
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" ...  No problems at all to date.  ...  "
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" ...  They are slightly more expensive, but have worked flawlessly for me so far.  ...  "
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" ...  Replacing the PSU did the trick and it has been working well since.  ...  "
Charging
 58
macbook pro, dock, usb c, ports, peripherals
+90%
-10%
comment
" ...  The TS3 Plus provides enough power to keep the 15" MBP charged. ... Put away the charger you got from Apple.  ...  "
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" ...  You no longer need your brick charger as this docking station charges your 15" macbook pro at full speed. ... This eliminates an entire charger.  ...  "
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" ...  * 85 watts charging - Not pass-thru, or lower wattage like many cheaper docks. ... But, the price may have some looking to save some money with a less expensive charging pass-thru model.  ...  "
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" ...  the uplink to the USB hub in my Dell 34" ultra-wide monitor, my Qi phone charger, my backup drive).  ...  "
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" ...  There are seven in all, and all of them have been able to charge my devices: iPad, iPhone XS Max, and an old iPod.  ...  "
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" ...  It can deliver a ton of power to charge while you use you device.  ...  "
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" ...  It charges the laptop perfectly as well as other accessories via the USB-c ports, and connects my back-up drive with several ports to spare. ... - It can power your MacBook Pro with it's 85W charging, so you can keep your power brick in your bag for remote use.  ...  "
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" ...  On the plus side: I love it because it does everything I want very conveniently, including charging, and doesn't require any drivers (at least on my nifty 2018 MacBook Air).  ...  "
Cables
 45
cables, thunderbolt, dock, macbook pro, laptop
+84%
-16%
comment
" ...  Monitor and cable have been working perfectly for the past year.  ...  "
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" ...  Pay attention to what length of ThunderBolt 3 cable you're getting.  ...  "
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" ...  I have a 2016 MBP 15 and this delivers a lot of power to run it on 1 cable.  ...  "
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" ...  When it worked, it appeared to be working at 3.1 speeds and it was great having to deal with only one cable to my Mac.  ...  "
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" ...  Even when I upgrade my laptop I will probably still use just because it is SO nice only connecting and disconnecting one cable when I decide to game.  ...  "
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" ...  At night, I pull one cable and pack the laptop for home.  ...  "
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" ...  Full 85W charging with dual displays in 1 reliable cable.  ...  "
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" ...  Connects to my 2018 15" MacBook Pro with a single Thunderbolt 3 cord.  ...  "
USB
 32
usb c, external, ports, hub, dock
+75%
-25%
comment
" ...  A bit pricy, but you get what you pay for and this is way better than basic cheap usb strips ive bought in the past.  ...  "
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" ...  This is highly non-intuitive since USB devices are plug and play.  ...  "
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" ...  Was able to easily add usb devices without issue.  ...  "
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" ...  Great device and I even added an external Blu-Ray drive thanks to the extra USB-A ports.  ...  "
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" ...  I now have one USB-C chord attached to my computer.  ...  "
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" ...  I have been through (easily) 6 USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 hubs and docs in the past year.  ...  "
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" ...  I have every usb device I own connected to this dock at all times, and I still have room for more peripherals.  ...  "
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" ...  My external monitor, hdd and other thing is all connected in one hub.  ...  "
Resolution
 31
monitors, monitor, displayport, resolution, macbook pro
+84%
-16%
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" ...  I have a 16” MBP and this is my daily dock for a 4K HMDI monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  Also using the DP output to drive a 3440x1440 ultra-widescreen monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  I have two 4K monitors at 60hz running on them without any issues.  ...  "
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" ...  Works perfectly with Razer Blade Pro 2017 4K laptop for multi-DisplayPort output via MST pass-though.  ...  "
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" ...  I got one 4K display for Netflix, an older 2K display for Excel, and the Lenovo for random stuff from Reddit.  ...  "
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" ...  One connection to my 2017 MBP and I have two 4k monitors, optical audio out, ethernet, power (full 85 watts), plenty of USB connections.  ...  "
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" ...  Throughput is fantastic, I can play out two 4K video files on two different 4K monitors without any glitching (one monitor on the DisplayPort connector, the other on a thunderbolt to DisplayPort adapter attached to an external HDD going through the dock.  ...  "
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" ...  And nearly nothing is working if you are exporting 4K onto an editing monitor. ... My current setup is a Dell 27" 4K display, and a ton of storage.  ...  "
Overall performance
 31
solid, ssd, transfer speeds, speed, pro
+94%
-6%
comment
" ...  The TS3-Plus is a rock solid performer.  ...  "
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" ...  It works really well performing the tasks.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for setting up hard drive builds after filming.  ...  "
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" ...  Glad I waited for the "plus" model to come out because it has everything on my list and performs flawlessly with my 2016 MBP Pro.  ...  "
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" ...  Not quite as "pretty" as some others, but does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  One of them is fully loaded with various devices and does not suffer any performance issues.  ...  "
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" ...  It's flawless everything works perfectly no hiccups no nothing.  ...  "
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" ...  At last, I've been buing all kinnds of gizmos and at last found this, it's awesome, great transfer rates, no gimmick.  ...  "
Build Quality
 31
aluminum, solid, dock, build quality, unit
+90%
-10%
comment
" ...  Small footprint and aluminum housing is handsome and dissipates heat effectively with the ribbed design.  ...  "
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" ...  Anyway, I'm really impressed with this thing, and I have to add that it feels really well made. ... Even stands up straight on my desk despite the weight of the cords pulling on it, which is surprising.  ...  "
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" ...  It was been rock solid .  ...  "
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" ...  There are many options out there but this one seems to be the most future proof and the quality/reliability has been nothing short of stellar.  ...  "
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" ...  Unlike the perfect back ports, the front one looks just slightly offset to the aluminum case cutout.  ...  "
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" ...  The construction is nice and solid.  ...  "
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" ...  work as intended, solid fit and finish, excellent compliments of ports.  ...  "
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" ...  Well made, feels great, lots of ports.  ...  "
Setup
 24
ts3, plus, set, works, instructions
+92%
-8%
comment
" ...  It works perfectly, supports multiple connections and requires zero configuration.  ...  "
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" ...  So a bit about my setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Solved a very difficult issue we had with a lab setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Setting up the TS3 Plus is easy and intuitive.  ...  "
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" ...  The RMA process was one of the fastest and easiest I've ever had.  ...  "
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" ...  After doing some research, I'm glad that I picked the TS3 Plus for my setup.  ...  "
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" ...  It's small enough to hide nicely behind the laptop though, depending on your setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy setup and lots of connectivity options, front and back.  ...  "
Price
 21
money, well worth, worth every penny, worth, waste
+76%
-24%
comment
" ...  I hesitated because of the price, but it has been sooo worth it.  ...  "
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" ...  KILLER - and for $309.00?  ...  "
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" ...  Worth my investment.  ...  "
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" ...  It's price reflects that, but it "just works".  ...  "
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" ...  A new one would cost $50.  ...  "
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" ...  It's the ONLY dock on the market in its class and it works great and justifies its price point.  ...  "
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" ...  It is totally the best dock on the market.  ...  "
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" ...  Which, I suspect, explains the weight, heat, and price.  ...  "
Keyboard
 21
mouse, monitor, usb, wired, macbook pro
+57%
-43%
comment
" ...  What's always connected: Keyboard, mouse, ethernet, 4K DisplayPort monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  Plugged in a keyboard, a mouse, a webcam, a headphone, one monitor (DisplayPort).  ...  "
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" ...  Then I plugged my Corsair keyboard and mouse in, and they worked too.  ...  "
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" ...  NOTE: Anyone with newer Macbook Pro, you must open the clamshell to wake it (unless you use a direct-wired or Bluetooth keyboard). ... It's an Apple design decision :-( All USB ports are disabled on sleep except for direct-wired (no hub) keyboard.  ...  "
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" ...  this box handles kingston kc1000) + a wired keyboard.  ...  "
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" ...  I got this for a new MacBook Pro 16 and hooked up a new Samsung 32 inch 4K monitor with a wireless Logitech keyboard. ... Otherwise, you may need to change your keyboard setup.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this at work to connect 2 monitors(1 1080p and 1 4k), a keyboard and mouse, and to power my MacBook or Dell XPS.  ...  "
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" ...  Normal USB-A keyboard is also working well.  ...  "
Returns
 21
replacement, returned, support, returning, caldigit
+24%
-76%
comment
" ...  Very glad it quit again one day before my return period ended .  ...  "
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" ...  I returned it.  ...  "
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" ...  After trying it out and working with their tech support, their support labelled the device defective and asked me to return it.  ...  "
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" ...  Unfortunately, I bought it in June but didn't start using it until this week, so it's way past the return window.  ...  "
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" ...  I have returned it to Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  So I returned it for a brand new one.  ...  "
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" ...  Needless to say, the item was returned to Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  The replaced item was even worst.  ...  "
Software Platform
 20
hardware, thunderbolt, dock, bios, 2019
+60%
-40%
comment
" ...  The interface it expands is very useful.  ...  "
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" ...  One might say -- must be an Apple problem?  ...  "
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" ...  Must work on Windows. ... Last 'Must Have' that i took to highlight on its own: It works with Windows, as well as Mac and Linux. ... The utility programs for Mac and Windows allow some control over the device via software and are worth review even if they are 'extra'.  ...  "
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" ...  - Works fantastic with Antergos/Arch linux.  ...  "
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" ...  I ran it with my dj software and hardware so far so good, no glitches no hardware disconnections .  ...  "
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" ...  UPDATE: 01/15/2019 - This unit is working flawlessly still, and has happily recognized (and passed through) all peripheral devices I have connected.  ...  "
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" ...  once I figured out how to turn the TS3 on in software app this thing is fantastic.  ...  "
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" ...  Came back later and randomly clicked on the Windows Notification button (lower right), and found a notification (which had never popped up) that said something like "new thunderbolt device detected, click here to enable".  ...  "
Mouse
 20
keyboard, monitors, monitor, logitech, dock
+55%
-45%
comment
" ...  Has enough ports for mouse, keyboard, printer, cell phone charging.  ...  "
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" ...  Now I can connect the optical mouse(Microsoft) through the TS3 and it works fine.  ...  "
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" ...  I get home and plug in a single cable to my laptop, and it connects Ethernet, a mouse, a keyboard, a hard drive, a printer, and I’ll be adding some monitors and speakers soon.  ...  "
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" ...  I also have a mouse, keyboard and extra USB-C cable plugged into the dock, and all of this is linked to my laptop, as well as power, via one cable.  ...  "
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" ...  Plugged in a keyboard, a mouse, a webcam, a headphone, one monitor (DisplayPort).  ...  "
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" ...  What's always connected: Keyboard, mouse, ethernet, 4K DisplayPort monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  So far i have hooked up a wired mouse + keyboard, Ethernet, and my two Dell monitors, all of which are working flawlessly.  ...  "
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" ...  For both notebook and windows desktop it consolidates my keyboard, mouse, ethernet, and Thunderbolt RAID array.  ...  "
Memory
 18
external, drive, ssd, ports, usb 3
+78%
-22%
comment
" ...  Tons of full-speed ports, super reliable, much smaller in real life than the photos.  ...  "
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" ...  My current setup is a Dell 27" 4K display, and a ton of storage. ... I have a SanDisk SATA SSD that is plugged into the Type-C port (really fast), and back things up again on an external Seagate 8TB (really slow, but this thing is a workhorse).  ...  "
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" ...  Once I got that done, all the external drives suddenly showed up in file explorer.  ...  "
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" ...  I use a Samsung T3 external SSD, and have experienced mixed transfer speeds.  ...  "
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" ...  (2018 MacBook Pro 15", 32GB)  ...  "
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" ...  Transfer speeds are great, there seems to be minimum impact from the hub, and I am running an SSD from one of them.  ...  "
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" ...  I mainly needed a way to add on more USB ports and add a SD card reader for importing pictures from a camera SD card. ... (1) SD card drive: Works great! ... (6) Rear Thunderbolt3 Port: Works great with my G-Technology external SSD drive for backing up my files.  ...  "
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" ...  If I need to use my old USB 3.0 flash drive, no problem!  ...  "
Storage
 17
sd card reader, sd card slot, cards, card, ports
+76%
-24%
comment
" ...  The dock's SD card reader is really fast.  ...  "
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" ...  * UHS II SD card slot - As a pro photographer, this was the deal maker.  ...  "
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" ...  - I love the built in SD card port, I really missed this in the other dock.  ...  "
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" ...  A good dock if you want an SD card slot.  ...  "
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" ...  I mainly needed a way to add on more USB ports and add a SD card reader for importing pictures from a camera SD card. ... (1) SD card drive: Works great! ... No issues with copying files from an SD card to my laptop.  ...  "
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" ...  The USH-II card reader is awesome and the SD cards pop into place as opposed to sliding in place.  ...  "
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" ...  It even reads and transfers SD cards really well (something my other hub adapters never reliably did).  ...  "
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" ...  Not only that but super speed to download or write SD Cards, Thunderbolt capabilities, Plenty of USB 3 ports etc.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 17
monitor, dock, ts3, screens, etc
+76%
-24%
comment
" ...  The display attaches fine every time, credit where credit due.  ...  "
comment
" ...  With this dock I have been able to attach an eGPU, a 1TB SSD, and play League on my 1440P Ultrawide display.  ...  "
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" ...  However, after rebooting my computer a few times and trying different monitor display settings, the monitor works well going through the CalDigit TS3 Plus display port.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought this dock to use with my MacBook Air Retina, and everything seems to be working except for the display port for my second monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  Without it, I was going to return the Samsung monitor I bought and go back to my 7 year old monitor.  ...  "
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" ...  Screens always come up in the correct arrangement, all inputs always work as expected, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  this thing works better than the Mac thunderbolt display used to.  ...  "
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" ...  Just one display output.  ...  "
Design
 17
feels, dock, design, good, looking
+88%
-12%
comment
" ...  The material of the dock itself feels sturdy and well built.  ...  "
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" ...  Good looking product.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks good, has a low profile and so far I am happy with it.  ...  "
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" ...  The unit has a sturdy aluminum build, looks and feels neat and weighted, overall a luxurious product.  ...  "
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" ...  This little dock is made of metal and feels high-quality.  ...  "
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" ...  Firstly, the design of this is just beautiful.  ...  "
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" ...  The design is very classy (not like the horrid 34-inch) but it's still black plastic and not aluminum.  ...  "
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" ...  Way to go CalDigit people, you've done some good design work!  ...  "
Ease of Use
 15
set, setup, plus, ts3, setting
+93%
-7%
comment
" ...  Solved a very difficult issue we had with a lab setup.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I have employed more than 200 people in my 75 years on this earth, and Brian & Bradley are not only Extremely competent, helpful and friendly.  ...  "
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" ...  Setting up the TS3 Plus is easy and intuitive.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy setup and lots of connectivity options, front and back.  ...  "
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" ...  The interface it expands is very useful.  ...  "
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" ...  So a bit about my setup.  ...  "
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" ...  You think this would be easy.  ...  "
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" ...  it is as great as everyone says, and super easy to set up!  ...  "
Sound Quality
 14
audio, sound, unit, sounds, replacement
+64%
-36%
comment
" ...  SDPIF worked nicely out of the box, and I was able to get surround sound.  ...  "
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" ...  Most importantly I needed great sound hooked up to my receiver.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It has to be done manually from the sound preferences.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Audio is good too, runs to 24bit/96khz.  ...  "
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" ...  At the price point, I was expecting simpler setup and no weird sounds from the electronics, but it still might be the best option available.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The Optical Audio allows me to set up a nice 5.1 sound system, but it proved even more important this morning when someone brought over their DAC.  ...  "
comment
" ...  And the company's name sounds like it's the 90s and they bundle shareware onto floppies.  ...  "
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" ...  Audio quality in and out is great.  ...  "
Size
 14
dock, desk, laptop, smaller, heft
+100%
comment
" ...  The form factor is a lot nicer on this dock as well .  ...  "
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" ...  Not to mention, the construction is absolutely top-notch, and the dock itself is so small, it easily tucks away under my laptop stand.  ...  "
comment
" ...  * Small footprint, and lightweight.  ...  "
comment
" ...  A small portable docking station that offers a multitude of ports that I needed.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It handles everything beautifully and takes up very little space which is nice on my very tiny desk.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I love how small it is, way smaller than the Belkin dock  ...  "
comment
" ...  The aluminum construction has a nice heft to it, but this thing is really compact.  ...  "
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" ...  I have not had a single issue over the last week and like the quality, size and build of this dock.  ...  "
Marketplace
 13
caldigit, works, reviews, returned, response
+77%
-23%
comment
" ...  Next day received response.  ...  "
comment
" ...  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. ... I contacted CalDigit Support and they arranged to have it sent back to them.  ...  "
comment
" ...  You can almost tell from the terribly lit picture I've attached.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I received this yesterday.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Amazon sells it also.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Thank you for the response in the comment section. ... Original review - 2 stars  ...  "
comment
" ...  Everything works as advertised!  ...  "
comment
" ...  Everything just works as advertised.  ...  "
Drivers
 11
driver, windows, thunderbolt, plus, caldigit
+55%
-45%
comment
" ...  My display looks great and the driver settings are better than ever.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It really depends on your HW, version of Windows, and if you have updated drivers.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I don't have any drive dropouts and there are drivers to charge the iPad /iPhone at appropriate power levels.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Yes I am using the cable that came with the device, and all of my drivers are up to date.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The built-in gigabit Ethernet controller came up immediately and without any additional drivers (unlike the prior J5 expander I had, which required drivers and occasionally needed to be unplugged and replugged before it would get ethernet link).  ...  "
comment
" ...  On the plus side: I love it because it does everything I want very conveniently, including charging, and doesn't require any drivers (at least on my nifty 2018 MacBook Air).  ...  "
Sleep Tracking
 10
wake, waking, sleep mode, macbook, goes to sleep
+20%
-80%
comment
" ...  Only con is it suffers a little on waking up from sleep mode.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Anytime I disconnect and then reconnect my laptop (or it goes to "sleep") .  ...  "
comment
" ...  After waking up from sleep, after a few minutes the display turns off and on again.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Once the monitor goes to sleep I can't wake the computer back up.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Issue 1: After the Mac goes to sleep and when I wake it up, the 2nd LG sometimes would randomly not appear to have any signals.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The unit worked for about 3 days, but every time the laptop would go to sleep mode, when I would reboot only one of the two attached monitors would wake up.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Sometimes they don't wake from sleep correctly, and one or both monitors don't show a display. ... This is getting worse and I'm now having to restart 2-3 times a day after waking the system from sleep.  ...  "
Fit
 9
unit, top, like, fit, feet
+78%
-22%
comment
" ...  The unit has a nice heavy weight and includes rubber feet for the bottom if you choose to have it in horizontal orientation instead of vertical.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Ive tried 'Side Car' style devices like HyperDrive and they cant handle a hard shell computer case like my personal laptop has not to mention the fact that the soldier joints on the connectors wear out over time.  ...  "
comment
" ...  (Bonus, my Schiit Magni and Modi fit perfectly on top of the dock!)  ...  "
comment
" ...  In addition, the unit came with two rubber like strips and rather than a cheesy peel and stick deal these snap onto the feet!  ...  "
comment
" ...  - I've attached velcro to the top, and mounted it underneath my desk surface.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I lay the doc down on its side using the included feet attachment.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This dock seems to fit the bill!  ...  "
Power Consumption
 8
supply, unit, dock, died, dell
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  point is - this unit cannot keep up with the power consumption.  ...  "
comment
" ...  About 6 months in, the power supply died. ... I told him the power supply died.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I believe this is because of a faulty power socket on the back.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It was a problem with the power supply.  ...  "
Lagging
 8
reboot, hard, ram, power, lag
+25%
-75%
comment
" ...  All of this required a reboot, which since my computer is docked and closed, very inconvenient having to remove it from the dock, open up the keyboard, then turn the power on.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Only way to get it working was hard reboot.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I had to do a hard reset.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It randomly disconnects and reconnects.  ...  "
comment
" ...  if you need to restart or reset your ram, or if there is something that changes the configurarion .  ...  "
Storage
 8
matches, grey, gray, full, nice
+100%
comment
" ...  It handles everything beautifully and takes up very little space which is nice on my very tiny desk.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I bought two of these in Space Gray.  ...  "
comment
" ...  We are retired and fulltime in a Motorhome, so space is at a premium.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The high quality space saving convenience TS3 dock is the way to go.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Its space grey with a beefy feeling chassis, and has an insane amount of ports (which I have somehow managed to fill up all of . )  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's built like a tank, perfectly matches the form-factor of my space-grey 2018 Macbook Pro, and sits discreetly on my desk in both vertical and horizontal orientations.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Oh, and the space gray is a pretty good match. ... (The space gray matches all my dust, anyway.)  ...  "
comment
" ...  Please continue reading to get the full scoop.  ...  "
Firmware
 7
updated, latest, caldigit, 44, version
+57%
-43%
comment
" ...  I upgraded the firmware of the Caldigit device to the latest 44.xx or something like that.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Looking forward to the firmware upgrade for powering the 16’’.  ...  "
comment
" ...  After multiple firmware updates that were 'supposed to fix the problem', I finally got this dock.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Maybe CalDigit has/will issue a firmware update that will improve these W/R speeds.  ...  "
Cleaning
 7
cleaner, clean, space, signal, much
+86%
-14%
comment
" ...  The price is high considering the function, but if you can ignore that, it's the best option for cleaning up the cables on your desk and simplifying docking.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Nothing I did allowed for a clean signal through SPDF.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's much smaller and compact compared to my older docks so my desk looks much cleaner than it did before.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Clean and uncluttered.  ...  "
comment
" ...  (The space gray matches all my dust, anyway.)  ...  "
Cooling
 6
fan, warm, unit, touch
+100%
comment
" ...  On the exterior there are cooling fins that do get use, the unit is usually quite warm to the touch so anything to dissipate heat makes sense.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It is a rugged unit well packaged for superior cooling without a fan: therefore high reliability and long life.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The cooling situation was definitely not ideal, but even then it only got warm to the touch.)  ...  "
comment
" ...  And the design is passively cooling.  ...  "
comment
" ...  - It runs cooler  ...  "
Capacity
 5
home, second, one
+100%
comment
" ...  In fact, I bought a second one for my home office!  ...  "
comment
" ...  This a great companion for any home office."  ...  "
comment
" ...  This is key for us because we have multiple users in our house.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Use it in three offices.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Thinking of getting another one for the home office.  ...  "
Print Quality
 5
hp, ts3, plus, caldigit, print
+20%
-80%
comment
" ...  I have an HP printer that's a few years old (M252dw). ... The printer is plugged into CalDigit TS3 Plus . ... it can't find the printer. ... If I unplug the printer from the CalDigit TS3 Plus and plug it in, it still won't print .  ...  "
comment
" ...  Do not purchase if you have an HP Specture.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Am assuming that HP will not.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This product is NOT Compatible with HP Spectre 360-13.  ...  "
Headphones
 5
headphone, front, switch, speakers, headset
+40%
-60%
comment
" ...  My only wish is that there was a headphone jack on the back in addition to the front and the optical audio so I didn’t have to plug my desktop speakers in there.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Lastly, just a note , the 3.5mm jack with the headset icon on the front of will not work with an iPhone earpod microphone. ... it is really a headset only.  ...  "
comment
" ...  After Apple ditched the TOS headphone jack I have been looking for a replacement and while it is a bit pricey and I have a longer cord I already bought it has been well worth the wait.  ...  "
Features
 5
blue
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  This product has one amazing feature above two other brands I tried and returned: IT WORKS!  ...  "
comment
" ...  Visual Indicator (power light).  ...  "
comment
" ...  This hub works great with clamshell mode.  ...  "
Product As Described
 4
advertised
+100%
comment
" ...  Everything works as advertised!  ...  "
comment
" ...  But the main thing is it works exactly as expected.  ...  "
comment
" ...  You can almost tell from the terribly lit picture I've attached.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Everything just works as advertised.  ...  "
Delivery
 4
day, response, received, installed
+100%
comment
" ...  Next day received response.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The box came.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Ordered, arrived and installed yesterday.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I received this yesterday.  ...  "
Network
 4
signal, clean
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  Sometimes, it may take up to 60 seconds for it to see the signals. ... (a) not having signals like Issue 1 , or  ...  "
Apps
 3
windows, ts3
+33%
-67%
comment
" ...  All software is updated for both.  ...  "
CD/DVD
 3
1, thunderbolt, 2
+100%
comment
" ...  It’s speeds with a thunderbolt disc is fast.  ...  "
comment
" ...  1 Blu-Ray DVD Burner/Player  ...  "
comment
" ...  I have 2 SSD drives, 2 HDD drives, 1 CD R/W and a 35 inch Curved HP monitor attached and everything works flawlessly.  ...  "
Cable Length
 3
thunderbolt, one, dock
+100%
comment
" ...  It's a true single-cable solution.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The dock came with the dock-to-laptop cable.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's nice to just set it on the desk, plug in one cable, and I'm good to go.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Size:  0.14 meters
Connectivity
USB:  Yes 
Number of USB ports:  1 
HDMI:  Yes 
Memory
Memory:  122880 GB
Display
Resolution:  4K 
122880 GB
MEMORY
Yes
USB
1
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
0.14 meters
SIZE