The king of Thunderbolt docks is back and it's better than ever. It has the most amount of ports, it has the widest compatibility and takes the smallest amount of space on your desk comparing to other docks on the Australian market. Thunderbolt Station 4 Now in its 4th iteration, the Thunderbolt Station features a classic re-design based on the first dock ever introduced by CalDigit. It is also one of the very few docks on the market capable of 2.5Gb - E connections - paving the way for future generations of Thunderbolt products! The flagship product, the Thunderbolt Station 4 has everything you need for a complete workstation solution. Built for people who demand performance and quality of materials, the TS4 is equipped with an impressive number of features including 18 ports including USB 3.0/USB-C, Thunderbolt 4 and 10Gb Ethernet RJ-45 - making it one of the most advanced docking stations in existence. More Is More The TS4 offers a staggering 18 ports of connectivity, the most featured on any Thunderbolt dock ever. The purpose of a device like this is to never run out of ports, and for the majority of us, that should certainly not be the case with the TS4. Universally Compatible Having the ability to use the TS4 on any Type-C computer or tablet is incredibly convenient. Compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C computers, the TS4 adapts to the host computer it connects to, providing the features available to your computer or tablet. Thunderbolt 4 PC Intel Thunderbolt 3 Mac¹ M1/M2 Pro, M1/M2 Max & M1 Ultra Thunderbolt 4 Mac¹ M1/M2 Thunderbolt 3 Mac¹ Thunderbolt 3 PC USB4 PC USB-C PC USB-C Windows Tablet Thunderbolt or USB-C i - Pad² Thunderbolt or USB-C Chromebook ¹ Requires mac - OS 11.4 (Big Sur) or above ² Functionality is dependent on host computer or tablet’s capabilities. That is the highest charging provided by any Thunderbolt 4 dock, and is ideal for larger screen laptops that require more power. For laptops or tablets that require less than 98W, the TS4 will only supply the wattage required by your device. Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Ports The TS4 features three Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports with 40Gb/s performance. One of the ports is used as the host connection to the laptop, and the two remaining ports can be used to connect Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, or USB-C devices to the TS4. This includes monitors, SSDs, hubs, and much more. 8 USB Ports With 8 USB ports on the TS4, a mixture of USB-A and USB-C, you have plenty of port connectivity to connect your USB accessories*. All of the USB ports on the TS4 offer 10Gb/s performance. *USB-C & USB-A ports are for data only. Users who wish to connect monitors must connect them to the spare Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports. 20W USB-C Port One of the front-facing USB-C ports can supply up to 20W of power for your attached USB-C device. This is ideal for accessories that require more power, such as Apple’s Mag - Safe wireless charger. Single 8K or Dual 60Hz Displays When it comes to connecting a monitor the TS4 offers outstanding visual clarity. - Port connector or to one of the spare Thunderbolt 4 ports. If you wish to connect a HDMI monitor you can either connect an Active Display - Port to HDMI Adapter, or use a USB-C to HDMI Adapter. Dual Monitors mac - OS users on M1 Pro, M1 Max, or Intel based Macs can connect up to dual displays. M1 based Macs do not support dual monitors through their Thunderbolt ports. Windows PC Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 users can connect up to dual displays. *Some refresh rates require DP.14 HBR3 and DSC 1.2 support from host, GPU and monitor. Some Thunderbolt 3 hosts that only support DP 1.2 will be capped at a lower resolution & refresh rate. The bit/colour depth may vary in order to support higher refresh rates. The support of higher refresh rates may vary due to OS updates. Some Windows PC manufacturers have decided to restrict functionality on their Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C ports such as charging and monitor compatibility. Check to see if your PC supports external monitors. 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet The TS4 is a dock that provides a lot of unique features, and that is certainly the case with the inclusion of 2.5Gb - E. 2.5Gb - E is 2.5x faster than traditional Gigabit