Question 1

Does this TS4 sleep, then disconnect your Mac from screens and hard drives like the TS3 (currently in use) does??

Accepted Answer

I have mine connected to my MacBook Pro via tb4 usb c. From that I run a LG monitor, a printer, a raid back up, eternal ssd, wired network, a Time Machine backup SSD hanging off the monitor usb connection, and a pen tablet. I have no issues at all when the laptop goes to sleep.

When the laptop wakes up the only warning is that the Time Machine drive got disconnected. But that is because it’s plugged in to the monitor not the ts4 directly. Everything else is right there where I left it, and the Time Machine drive just reconnects as normal. This in no way affects the Time Machine back-up.

TheTS4 is the first thunderbolt hub I have owned, all I can say is as far as I am concerned it’s perfect.

One thing I don’t understand is the SSD card reader on the TS4 is faster than the card readers on my MacBook.

It’s expensive but extremely good value for money.

Question 2

Does this work with the m1 macbook air?

Accepted Answer

I’ve got it hooked up to an m1 max MacBook Pro and it works fine. However, unless you’re considering future proofing to when you eventually own a MacBook with thunderbolt 4 I wouldn’t recommend this as your MacBook Air only has thunderbolt 3. You may want to instead consider the Caldigit TS3.

Question 3

Does this support two 2K monitors at 165hz from a windows system supporting thunderbolt 4?

Accepted Answer

2560 X 1440 up to 240hz

Question 4

Will this hub provide power to the dual monitors?

Accepted Answer

It won't power monitors directly, you will still need monitors plugged into the wall themselves but with the right display cables you can get this going with 3 external monitors. It's best if you have a thunderbolt enabled laptop as older style non-thunderbolt USB-C devices will limit the number of displays and provide less power to peripherals. I highly reccomend checking out a few youtube videos before buying, there are a large number of setup configurations for the TS4 and some may be more suitable for your use than others.

This bit of kit is a beast but definitely have a clear view of what you want run through it before you spend a fortune on additional cables.

ASIN	B09GFRPGWZ
Best Sellers Rank	18,695 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 158 in Docking Stations
Brand Name	CalDigit
Colour	Grey
Compatible Devices	Laptops
Country of Origin	Taiwan
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (261)
Hardware Interface	Thunderbolt
Item Dimensions L x W x H	11.3L x 4.2W x 14.1H centimetres
Item Highlight	Mac/PC. Multi port, Powerful 230W PSU guarantees unthrottled 98W laptop charging. Stable single 8K or dual 6K. 0.8m cable.
Item Weight	640 g
Manufacturer	CalDigit
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Number of Ports	18
Total USB Ports	3
Unit Count	1.0 count
Wattage	98 watts

TS4 18-Port Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station – 98W Safe Laptop Charge

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