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Lab Benchmark Battle

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) vs Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

USB-C Hubs & Docking Stations Battle
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CalDigit

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging)

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging)
98/ 100
Launch MSRP$399.95 USD
Anker

Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD)

Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD)
96/ 100
Launch MSRP$199.99 USD
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) BETTER THAN Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD)?

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CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging)Winner 🏆
Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD)

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORCalDigit TS4Anker 575LEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery CapacityN/AN/A0 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera SensorN/AN/A48 MP
Screen Display SizeN/AN/A6.1"
Chassis Weight640gN/A640g Lightest

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging):
  • 359g lighter chassis (640g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
Reasons to buy Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD):
  • $199.95999999999998 lower launch MSRP ($199.99 vs $399.95)

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationCalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging)Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD)
1. Key Hardware Specifications (USB-C Hubs & Docking Stations)
audioFront combo audio jack, rear audio in, rear audio out3.5mm AUX audio in/out jack
speedThunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth)
network2.5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 (2.5x faster than standard Gigabit)1Gbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN port
charging98W Power Delivery to host laptop
weight g640
materialsHeavy-duty fluted aluminum chassis for passive heat dissipationCompact vertical desktop tower stand design
usb ports5x USB-A 10Gbps, 3x USB-C 10Gbps, 3x Thunderbolt 4 ports
dimensions4.46 x 3.32 x 1.57 in
ports count1813
card readersUHS-II SD 4.0 & UHS-II microSD 4.0 slots (up to 312 MB/s simultaneously)
host charging98W Power Delivery to host laptop
display supportSingle 8K @ 60Hz or Dual 6K @ 60Hz (Apple Pro Display XDR) via DP 1.4 & TB4
power85W Laptop Charging via included 135W Power Supply
slotsUHS-I SD and microSD card slots
displaysTriple Display Support: 2x HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz) + 1x DisplayPort 1.4
ethernet1Gbps Gigabit LAN
data ports1x USB-C 10Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps, 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-A 2.0
power delivery85W Host Laptop Charging (includes external 135W DC power supply)
Launch MSRP$399.95 USD$199.99 USD
Editorial Lab Verdict

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 98.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging):
Higher overall BeastScore: 98.0 vs top rival 96.0 · Lighter body: 640g (359g lighter in hand)
When to choose Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD):
Lower launch price: $199.99 (save $199.95999999999998)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) vs Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD)

Which is better: CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) or Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD)?

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) leads with an overall BeastScore of 98.0/100 compared to Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD) (96.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 98.0 vs top rival 96.0 and Lighter body: 640g (359g lighter in hand).

What are the primary battery and display differences between CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) and Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD)?

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) is equipped with a display and standard battery, while Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD) features a display and standard battery.

How do the performance capabilities compare between CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) and Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD)?

In objective hardware benchmarks, CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) achieves a 94/100 performance score, while Anker 575 USB-C Docking Station (13-in-1 Triple Display 85W PD) scores 94/100.