Brand | CalDigit |
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Series | USBC-PRODOCK-US07-SG |
Item model number | USBCProDock-US07-SG |
Item Weight | 2.3 pounds |
Package Dimensions | 9.41 x 6.57 x 3.23 inches |
Color | gray |
Manufacturer | CalDigit |
ASIN | B07VL675DT |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 24, 2019 |
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CalDigit USB-C Pro Dock - 2 x DisplayPort 1.2, 85W Charging, Thunderbolt 3, UHS II SD Card Slot, USB Ports, LAN, 3.5mm Audio, USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 Compatible
Brand | CalDigit |
Color | gray |
Hardware Interface | USB 1.0, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB 1.1 |
Compatible Devices | iPad Pro, MacBook Pro |
Total USB Ports | 3 |
Product Dimensions | 8.43"L x 3.15"W x 0.98"H |
Number of Ports | 2 |
Item Weight | 2.3 Pounds |
Total HDMI Ports | 1 |
Wattage | 85 watts |
About this item
- [UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY] Can be used with computers with USB-C, Thunderbolt 3, or even USB-A. Perfect for IT Environments utilizing both Windows and Macs **Functionality will vary depending on host connection. Please refer to the compatibility chart for more information
- [10 PORTS OF CONNECTIVITY]: 1 x Thunderbolt 3 (Backwards Compatible with USB-C), 2 x DisplayPort 1.2, 3 x USB 3.2 Type A (5Gb/s), 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gb/s Data Only), Gigabit Ethernet, UHS-II SD Card Slot (SD 4.0), 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack. **USB-C Pro Dock does not have a downstream Thunderbolt 3 port
- [POWERFUL 85W LAPTOP CHARGING]: Provides up to 85W to charge your laptop and power all of your USB peripherals [STAND ALONE CHARGING] Front facing USB-A port can charge devices without being connected to a computer
- [DUAL 4K EXTENDED DISPLAYS]: Connect up to two 4K@60Hz (4096 x 2160 30-bit color) monitors via DisplayPort 1.2 (**DisplayPort to HDMI/DVI/VGA adapter/cable must be an ACTIVE type.**)
- [MAC & WINDOWS COMPATIBLE]: Ideal for 2016+ MacBook Pro, 2017+ iMac Pro or Windows Ultrabooks with Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C such as the Yoga, Spectre, XPS, Razer Blade
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Value for money | 3.6 | 4.0 | — | — | 3.4 | 4.2 |
Camera quality | 3.0 | 3.8 | — | — | 3.2 | 3.7 |
Tech Support | 2.8 | 3.6 | — | — | 3.8 | 3.6 |
Sleep mode | 2.7 | 3.5 | — | — | — | 2.6 |
Quality of material | — | 3.8 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.8 |
Sold By | — | OWC (Other World Computing) | YANGKANG STORE | Satechi | Plugable Technologies | AnkerDirect |
hardware interface | usb3.0, usb2.0, usb1.1, usb1.0 | thunderbolt 4, usb, usb c, usb3.0, usb2.0, ethernet | hdmi, usb3.0, usb c | hdmi, ethernet | thunderbolt | usb c |
number of ports | 2 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 5 |
number of usb ports | 3 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
HDMI ports | 1 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — |
compatible devices | iPad Pro, MacBook Pro | Laptop/Personal Computer, Tablets, Chromebooks | Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro X | 2023 MacBook Pro, 2022 MacBook Pro/ Air M2, 2021 MacBook Pro 14-inch, 16-inch (M1 Pro & Max), 2020 MacBook Pro/ Air M1, 2019/2018/2017/2016 MacBook Pro, 2018 MacBook Air, 2021 iMac M1, 2019/ 2017 iMac, iMac Pro, 2022 iPad Air M1, 2022 iPad Air M1, 2022 iPad Pro M2, 2021/2020/2018 iPad Pro, 2020 iPad Air, Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Microsoft Surface Go, Lenovo Yoga 720-13IKB, Legion S7-15ACH6, Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, Dell XPS P117G, Lenovo Yoga 7-15ITL5. | Windows 11 Thunderbolt 4 hosts (Dell XPS, Lenovo Thinkpad, HP ProBook), macOS Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 hosts with macOS 11+ M1 / M2 / M3 (M1 Pro/Max, M2 Pro/Max, M3 Pro/Max) | Laptop |
wattage | 85 watts | — | 100 watts | 96 watts | 100 watts | 100 watts |
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Best Sellers Rank | #32,938 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #1,310 in Laptop Docking Stations |
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Product Description
Universal Compatibility for Simplifying Mixed IT Environments
Tired of checking if your dock is Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C even though they share the same connector? Wish that both protocols would work together regardless of what laptop you have? CalDigit has solved this challenge and developed the USB-C Pro Dock. A next-generation dock that will adapt to any USB-C (Type-C) laptop it connects to. No drivers. No adapters. It just works! The days of checking tech specs are over. Charge your laptop, add devices and light up dual monitors, all with a single cable, regardless of your connectivity. It doesn’t just stop at computers, the USB-C Pro Dock also works with the iPad Pro, Windows USB-C phones/tablets and Android USB-C phones, delivering a full desktop experience with external monitors, keyboard, mouse, Ethernet, external USB drives and charging.*
“The Caldigit USB-C Pro Dock is easily one of the best docking stations we’ve seen and makes many of the branded solutions offered by PC makers look amateur in comparison.” - Techradar
“Best Thunderbolt 3 Dock for Mac” - Digital Trends
“Best Budget Dock” - Ars Technica
"4.5/5" - Windows Central
Turn Your Tablet into a Workstation
From the original Surface Go to the latest Windows tablets, the CalDigit USB-C Pro Dock proves it is not just a companion for traditional laptops. Through the USB-C connector, Windows tablet and certain smartphone users are capable of gaining access to multiple devices.
85W Laptop Charging
No matter if you're connected to a Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C laptop, the USB-C Pro Dock will charge a computer up to a staggering 85W, making it a perfect companion for any Mac or Windows PC. (*computer must support Type-C charging capabilities)
Stand Alone Charging
Charge your smart phones and tablets with just the USB-C Pro Dock
The front-facing USB-A port on the USB-C Pro Dock offers Stand Alone Charging functionality that allows the dock to charge USB devices, such as iPhones and iPads without the laptop connected.
- UHS-II Fast SD Card Reader
- USB-C & USB-A Ports
- 3.5mm Combo Audio In/Out
- Ethernet Connection
Expanded Flexibility
The USB-C Pro Dock is compatible with Thunderbolt 3, as well as non-Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C laptops, for added flexibility. If you have a laptop that is USB-A (5Gb/s) you can still take advantage of the USB-C Pro Dock’s connectivity with some limited functionality.
Thunderbolt 3 Windows* & MacBook Pro, MacBook Air
✓ Dual Monitors | Dual 4K 60Hz | Dual 4K 30Hz | Single 4K 60Hz | Single 4K 30Hz | Dual HD
USB-C Windows & MacBook**
✓ Dual Monitors | Single 4K 30Hz | Dual HD
Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb/s) Laptop & USB-C Laptop
✓ Dual Displays | Single Display | USB Connectivity | SD Card Reader | Gigabit Ethernet | Audio | Laptop Charging
USB-A (5Gb/s) Laptop***
✓ USB Connectivity | SD Card Reader | Gigabit Ethernet | Audio
Technical Specifications
System Requirements
- Thunderbolt 3 computer | USB-C computer | macOS 10.14.5 or later | Windows 10 or later
Dimensions and Weight
- Height: 0.9 inches (25.0 mm) | Width: 8.43 inches (214.0 mm) | Depth: 3.15 inches (80.0mm) | Weight: 0.93 lb (0.42kg)
Interface
- 1 x Thunderbolt 3 (Host, compatible with USB-C)
- 2 x DisplayPort 1.2
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen. 1 Type-A (5Gbps) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen. 2 Type-C (10Gbps)
- 1 x SD Card Reader (SD 4.0 UHS-II)
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio In & Out
Box Contents
- 1 x USB-C Pro Dock | 1 x Power Adapter | 1 x Thunderbolt 3 Cable (0.7m)
*Full dock functionality depends on the host computer’s capabilities. Please contact your host device manufacturer to confirm external display, host charging, and USB device support.Some Windows Thunderbolt 3 laptops only support one DisplayPort stream from Thunderbolt 3 port, as the result, such laptops can output up to a single 4K 60Hz or dual 4K 30Hz monitors. Please verify the Thunderbolt 3 port capability with your Windows laptop provider. ** MacBook 12-inch models introduced in 2015, 2016 and 2017 have only one single USB-C port. These USB-C MacBooks can only support dual monitors in mirrored mode. ***USB-A users will need a USB-C to USB-A cable sold separately.
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Customers are unhappy with the connectivity of the electronic device docking station. They mention that the DisplayPort connection doesn't behave reliably, and displays rarely connect when plugging into the dock. They also dislike the heat, and display. Customers also disagree on performance, quality, ports, ease of use, and value.
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Customers are mixed about the performance of the docking station. Some mention that everything works flawlessly, while others say that it does not run. Some customers also have issues with one of the monitors not working, and the mouse stops working. Additionally, some customers report issues with the dock not working in clamshell mode.
"...back USB ports are not active and will not be able charge your devices. However, front USB port continue to work charging devices...." Read more
"...Everything works flawlessly. No issues with wake from sleep, no issues with HDMI (via an active DisplayPort adapter which is required)...." Read more
"..." dongle with HDMI and USB-C that is capped at around 320 Mb/s. It does not run, however, anywhere close to the speeds printed directly on it...." Read more
"...I’m giving it two stars because it works pretty well with the Macbook Pro, but the lack of support for the Pixelbook is super disappointing." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ports of the docking station. Some mention that the ports available are adequate when you have the right cables. They also say that it supports two external 4K displays at 60Hz. However, others say that the USB ports are literally not working, would randomly connect and disconnect, and the built-in ethernet port is particularly troublesome.
"...Update 1When you notebook is off or sleeping. back USB ports are not active and will not be able charge your devices...." Read more
"...Overall, it's an awesome dock. Supports multiple 4k monitors, has a real Thunderbolt cable, is constructed really well, and it works on PC & Mac...." Read more
"...But the display will not work...." Read more
"...the only real problem that kept me from giving a 5 star is the display ports...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the docking station. Some mention it's well-made, sturdy, and high-quality. However, others say that it flickers terribly and the power supply is flimsy. Some customers also say that the dock was spotty at first and stopped working altogether.
"...and i have to unplug it and then plug it back in otherwise the screens flicker. I think I will have to get a hdmi to dp active converter...." Read more
"...multiple 4k monitors, has a real Thunderbolt cable, is constructed really well, and it works on PC & Mac. I have both - so, killer solution for me...." Read more
"...manufacturer states it does support dual 4k over USB-C the dock doesn't support it. The Lenovo is ALSO powered externally to the dock...." Read more
"...Pros: - Outstanding build quality (of the dock) - Powerful charging - Support for 2 monitors! - Works with Thunderbolt 3 and..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the docking station. Some mention it's absolutely plug and play, with clear, simple set up instructions. However, others say that it'll randomly disconnect and be finicky to get going.
"...the hub had its own HDMI, but the adapter is inexpensive, small, and lossless, and maybe DisplayPort is better for some people...." Read more
"...However, there are major issues with this dock making it extremely frustrating to use.**1. Randomly disconnecting**..." Read more
"Looks great and easy to use.My setup is a little on the odd side, so, I won't beat on this dock for my own quirks...." Read more
"...Especially for non-speed-critical applications. It's extremely convenient and has eliminated a pile of cables and dongles.____..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the docking station. Some mention it's a great unit for the money, with the best combination of features and price. However, others say that it doesn't work reliably and is not worth the price.
"...(see #3) - Front USB-C is mostly unusable (see #4 & #5) - Cheap & unreliable TB3 cable (see #6)---------------..." Read more
"...It would be nice if the hub had its own HDMI, but the adapter is inexpensive, small, and lossless, and maybe DisplayPort is better for some..." Read more
"...This dock was not cheap and it is a big disappointment that I am unable to use many of the features I bought it for...." Read more
"...Good purchase, totally worth it.Also, a caveat for KVM users, this dock likes to go janky when you have a mechanical keyboard...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the dock. They mention that the display port connection doesn't behave reliably, and one of the monitors would not connect. The thunderbolt cable connection is flaky and the network issue is known. The port loses connection with their office's server and the TB3 cable is unreliable.
"...One of the monitor would not connect as mentioned in some of the reviews on amazon and Reddit particularly certain brand of laptops specifically HP..." Read more
"...craziest behavior I've ever seen from a dock, this device started killing my network every time the Macbook Pro went to sleep, like clockwork...." Read more
"...rare (I was only the second person to report it), the network issue is KNOWN and there was a fix in place...." Read more
"...Supports multiple 4k monitors, has a real Thunderbolt cable, is constructed really well, and it works on PC & Mac...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the heat produced by the docking station. They mention that it gets hot, is not cool to the touch, and overheats. The USB ports also get extremely warm and the dock quickly heats up after being turned back on.
"...* No power button to power on a connected laptop.* Runs a little hot...." Read more
"...no weird buzzing noises yet as others have reported, but the unit does get hot...." Read more
"...Yes, it gets hot but with the amount of bandwidth it manages it's not surprising.**5. Floppy usb ports**..." Read more
"...Dock is hot while being used and laptop is charged 100% so far for my use." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the display of the docking station. They mention that it does not display on monitors, has annoying display problems, and does not always detect all displays. Some customers also report that the external displays would remain off upon waking most of the time and that it doesn't support the second display. Additionally, some customers report that there is an electrical click noise that causes a visual glitch on their monitor.
"...It'll recognize the 2nd display, but doesn't actually display anything (I've tested this by reversing ports and also using the other computer)...." Read more
"...2. Issue with two displays**..." Read more
"...Not only does it not work in clamshell mode, the display is not detected when the laptop lid is closed even using extra software to keep the..." Read more
"...But whenever I try to plug in hard drives, they still keep dropping off...." Read more
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Everything works flawlessly. No issues with wake from sleep, no issues with HDMI (via an active DisplayPort adapter which is required). Audio is properly sent over HDMI. It would be nice if the hub had its own HDMI, but the adapter is inexpensive, small, and lossless, and maybe DisplayPort is better for some people.
I also like that the hub has no power button since it's under the table. It just does the right thing.
The documentation, and the labels on the port themselves, are quite clear, straightforward, and specific on most points.
Some tips:
For a single cable to support both older USB-3-over-USB-C laptops as well as newer Thunderbolt-3-over-USB-C laptops at full speed, you need a passive Thunderbolt-3-over-USB-C cable, which by definition can't be longer than 0.5 meters. Such a cable is included with the dock, and this is described in the docs. A longer passive USB-3-over-USB-C cable will work with all laptops but won't support Thunderbolt-3 bandwidth (and the improved video capabilities), and a longer active Thunderbolt-3 cable will work with Thunderbolt-3 laptops but won't support USB-3-only laptops at all.
For Thunderbolt-2, you plug an Apple Thunderbolt-2-to-3 adapter into the dock, and then I think any proper Thunderbolt-2 cable will work. Unfortunately, only adapters with female Thunderbolt-2 exist, meaning the adapter must be plugged into the dock not the laptop, and the cable you use is Thunderbolt-2 not Thunderbolt-3 (these have different connectors). This makes it less convenient to swap in a Thunderbolt-3/USB-C laptop if the hub is under the table like mine.
The manual mentions the hub actually supports even older USB-A laptops to provide Ethernet and audio, but not video, via a USB-C-to-A cable from the "computer" port on the hub. So I was curious if it would provide Ethernet to my iPad via a USB-C-to-Lightning cable from the "computer" port. It didn't. It did fast charge the iPad though (or something close to that). I'm not sure why Ethernet didn't work since combining a Lightning-to-USB dongle with a USB-to-Ethernet dongle is generally a way to get Ethernet to an iPad. In any case the docs don't claim this will work, but it would be a neat little improvement to a hub that already has a bunch of neat little abilities. The docs do say Ethernet and video will work with a USB-C flavor iPad Pro.
The hub also has one USB-C (USB-3.2-Gen.2) "data" port for things like hard drives. Unfortunately (consistent with the documentation), this port doesn't provide power to charge a phone or tablet. This would be a useful improvement to fast-charge a device via USB-C while a computer is plugged into the "computer" port – or to support bus-powered USB-C peripherals. I also don't think this port supports Thunderbolt-3 hard drives or peripherals at all.
It also has three USB-A (USB-3.2-Gen.1) "data" ports. The one of these on the front is able to charge an iPhone relatively quickly (I believe the others have less or no power for charging).
Laptop specs: Core i7 (10th gen), 4K Oled,16 GB Ram, 1tb SSD with 32gb Octane.
Laptop comes with 65 watt charger.
I mainly bought this for charging the laptop and using external monitor with one thunderbolt 3 cable.
I was initially hesitant to buy the product from CalDigit as I have read some reviews and reddit people complaining about Caldigit product not working correctly with HP Spectre line of laptops. Even on CalDigit Support site, it mentions about this issue without much details. People mostly complained about not able charge or external monitor not working properly. It may have to do with power delivery requirement for certain older and current gen HP Spectre laptops with more than 100 watt power delivery power requirement.
I would like to report that the Cal Digit Dock is working perfectly working for the latest Spectre(late 2019) laptop.
I am currently using it with one external monitor, and for charging with one cable. My cable is tb3 40gbps rated cable from plugin.
I can close the lid to use the external monitor only with external keyboard and mouse.
I can also wake the computer up with the mouse or keyboard with the lid closed with the external monitor connected.
I also haven't got the system message to use HP's charging adapter.
I am glad I did not spend additional 80 dollars for CalDigit TS3 Plus because I do not need more ports then what is provided by the pro unit.
As for their tech support, not very helpful. I called their tech support to see if this unit will work with Spectre laptop before purchasing it on amazon. Their answer was simply it may work but they are not sure and asked me to call HP.
Overall this is a 5 star product.
Update 1
When you notebook is off or sleeping. back USB ports are not active and will not be able charge your devices. However, front USB port continue to work charging devices.
Update 2
I got another monitor and tried connecting two external monitors. One of the monitor would not connect as mentioned in some of the reviews on amazon and Reddit particularly certain brand of laptops specifically HP (I have HP Spectre x360 late 2019 model). After long hours of trouble shooting swapping video cables. I tried my old MacBook Pro 2016 model which is suppose to work with this dock. To my surprise, it showed same exact issue.
As it turns out the the tb3 cable between the dock and the laptop can not be too long. I was using a longer cable for flexibility. I swapped out the cable for the original shorter caldigit tb3 cable. Problem was instantly fixed. 4K 60hz internal oled monitor, external 4k 60hz monitor and 3440x1440 60hz monitor.
For those who maybe having problems. Check your tb3 cable.
Another note: HDR does not work through this dock.
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Tested on MacBook and Dell/Linux with dual monitors @ 120+hz 1080p
The *only* issue I've had is that when plugged into this hub, the iPad Pro redirects its audio to the hub, thereby disabling the iPad speakers. And if you aren't wearing headphones.... well, there's no audio. However - this is an iPadOS problem and not a Hub problem. There is no ability on iPad OS to choose "iPad Speakers" when an external audio device is plugged in. Apple had no solution for me.
It does actually charge even XPS-17 but not when it's under a heavy load, like video rendering. Other than that it works as expected powering my 2 x 4k LG monitors at 60Hz.
Thank you!