Anker 575 USB C Docking Station vs CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 26 by Billy G.

Anker 575 USB C Docking Station
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The CalDigit TS4 outperforms the Anker 575 on bandwidth (40Gbps vs 10Gbps), display resolution (up to 8K vs 4K), and port flexibility according to RTINGS and Notebookcheck dock roundups. The Anker wins on price for users who only need dual 4K and Ethernet. CalDigit is the clear winner for Thunderbolt laptop owners.

Winner: CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

Anker 575 USB C Docking Station: 6.5/10

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Anker 575 USB C Docking StationCalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Upstream ConnectionUSB-C 10GbpsThunderbolt 4 40Gbps
Max DisplaysDual 4K@60HzDual 6K or single 8K
Total Ports1011
Power Delivery85W98W

Anker 575 USB C Docking Station

What works

  • Affordable price point for basic multi-monitor setups
  • Compact design with solid port selection including Ethernet
  • Reliable 85W charging for most laptops

What doesn't

  • Limited to 10Gbps upstream bandwidth
  • No downstream Thunderbolt ports

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

What works

  • Full 40Gbps Thunderbolt bandwidth for high-speed data and video
  • Downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports plus SD card reader
  • Superior display support including higher resolutions and refresh rates

What doesn't

  • Significantly higher cost
  • Larger footprint than basic USB-C docks

Bottom line

Our pick: CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock.

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