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Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station vs CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging)

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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Plugable

Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station

Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station
94/ 100
Launch MSRP$149 USD
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
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) BETTER THAN Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station?

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Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging)Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORPlugable 12-in-1CalDigit TS4LEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery CapacityN/AN/A0 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera SensorN/AN/A48 MP
Screen Display SizeN/AN/A6.1"
Chassis WeightN/AN/A999g

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station:
  • $250.95 lower launch MSRP ($149 vs $399.95)
Reasons to buy CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging):

Comprehensive flagship hardware with verified benchmark scores.

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationPlugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking StationCalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging)
1. Key Hardware Specifications (USB-C Hubs & Docking Stations)
power60W USB-C Host Charging
displays3x HDMI or 3x DisplayPort (via DisplayLink)
os supportWindows, macOS (including M1/M2/M3/M4 multiple monitor support), ChromeOS
ports count1218
speedThunderbolt 4 40Gbps
network2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5x faster than 1Gbps)
charging98W Power Delivery to host laptop
display supportUp to 8K @ 60Hz or Dual 6K @ 60Hz on macOS
Launch MSRP$149 USD$399.95 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 Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station:
Lower launch price: $149 (save $250.95)
When to choose CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging):
Higher overall BeastScore: 98.0 vs top rival 94.0
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station vs CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging)

Which is better: Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station or CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging)?

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) leads with an overall BeastScore of 98.0/100 compared to Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station (94.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 98.0 vs top rival 94.0.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station and CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging)?

Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station is equipped with a display and standard battery, while CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) features a display and standard battery.

How do the performance capabilities compare between Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station and CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging)?

In objective hardware benchmarks, Plugable 12-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Docking Station achieves a 94/100 performance score, while CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock (18 Ports, 98W Charging) scores 94/100.