I stole it. - Caldigit TS4 Dock and Element Hub

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:18 TS4 Unboxing
0:53 groan
1:14 Included accessories
1:56 WHY.
2:29 This is what makes the TS4 great
4:25 Other adapters
5:16 Trying it out!
5:50 Why 2.5Gb ethernet matters
8:01 I'm taking this home!
8:32 Unboxing the Element Hub
9:57 Trying it out
10:34 Conclusion
10:47 Outro

[@mikos321]

Would've been nice if they integrated the powersupply into the dock so that it gets heavier and thus doesn't slide around as much.

[@bamzilla1616]

Might generate too much heat if integrated. But not a bad idea.

[@PotatoSoKawaii]

Repair would be hard

[@jamulkk]

The Element Hub already runs warm enough, with powersupply integrated I can't imagine how hot it would be.

[@spdcrzy]

@@bamzilla1616 GaN charging? They obviously already have the power delivery circuitry figured out internally. My 200W 4 port charger from Volta just came in the other day and it is TINY. They could easily add just a centimeter to each of the dimensions and that would be more than enough space to add an internal power supply - WITH a standard C13 cable.

[@kylegarms4571]

The fees for an integrated power supply device is way more than the fees involved with an external brick. It is orders of magnitude different. Making sure it follows all the AC electrical rules and laws.$$$$$$ Vs Making sure it follows all low voltage DC electrical rules and laws. $$$

[@dfec1391]

I would kind of like another dock roundup video in which you go into usage of a dock with both TB3, TB4, and USB w/ displayport & USB-PD devices. As an IT professional AND a tech enthusiast, I still have no idea if any of the docks I looked at would work without trying them ... so I gave up. I feel like a large number of IT professionals are now in the situation of using one dock for multiple use cases (work laptops, family laptops, personal gaming laptop, ...) so seeing someone make that setup work would be amazing!

[@JolanRensen]

Well, if you want to know whether a thunderbolt 4 dock would work on PCs or other devices with only thunderbolt 3 or just USB c (and PD), then yes. I can personally say that the docks are backwards compatible. I bought a Club 3D CSV-1580 for my Thunderbolt 3 laptop and it can charge it, power my USB c/dp display (and pass through its USB 3 type A ports) as well as support other USB C devices (I don't have any other thunderbolt devices to test it with though). But even when I attach my phone to it, which is just USB c, no thunderbolt whatsoever, it can still charge it and pass on USB devices. Specifically, my pixel 4xl doesn't support display out, so my screen doesn't light up, but the USB ports in the display do still function! So in conclusion, the docks are backwards compatible and offer all the functionality the host device is capable of delivering.

[@marcogenovesi8570]

Amazon is great for this kind of thing. It took me 4 tries to get a thunderbolt dock that worked well but thanks to the powers of DaddyBezos I could just send back 3 somewhat expensive docks without anybody batting an eye

[@LeoLozes]

It's kinda hard, especially when you have a Mac. I couldn't get my (expensive) USB-C dock to work with both Thunderbolt 4K@60 & HDMI 2K@120 at the same time, even if on paper it should be able to do it. All I could get was a duplicated image on both screens (with an M1 Pro, which should be able to drive both _I think_). I ended up connecting one of the displays with USB-C directly to the laptop. I also have my wireless mouse & keyboard, Kanto TUKs and FiiO K3 connected to a KVM switch, THEN connected to the hub, so I can switch my sound setup / keyboard / mouse easily between my laptop and my desktop. I guess I have a complicated setup / use case, but there's suprisingly not much content on dongle / hub hell in the top KZbin tech channels.

[@mbvglider]

It's hard to even find stock on these things. I kind of resisted buying TB docks until this generation. I've been using the CalDigit TB4 Element Hub at work and the OWC TB4 Thunderbolt Dock at home and honestly? They've been completely flawless. I know that earlier generations of TB docks could be problematic, but it seems like the TB4 generation has finally ironed out the issues.

[@mbvglider]

My TB4 docks allow me to use both my PC and Mac laptops with a whole bunch of external peripherals with one cable that also charges. I like that TB4 hubs and docks generally have far more USB-C connectivity and more TB ports and aren't just limited to a bunch of legacy ports, so I have a dock that will age gracefully, whereas I felt like a lot of earlier docks were only there to interface with older devices and wouldn't work as well with newer peripherals that use newer ports.

[@SRC267]

OGs will remember the title of this video as "I stole it"

[@rice214]

Yeah fr

[@XX-pp3bx]

Still is

[@lilv728]

That's still the title?

[@SRC267]

@@lilv728 gotta wait.

[@Jaxv3r]

@@SRC267 yeah his manipulating youtube algorithm so he can feed his kids, his wife and also his boyfriend.

[@shawndiaz7528]

Really wish these were even remotely cost effective. The cost of these made me want to trade my Razer Blade in for a desktop. (which I'm actually doing soon now) They're price comparable with thunderbolt external GPU docks lol

[@elorrambasdo5233]

And they are shit quality for the price

[@shawndiaz7528]

@@elorrambasdo5233 I don't know what you mean by that they're literally the best ones on the market

[@hivetyrant7]

@@shawndiaz7528 The point is that even the best ones on the market are simply docks. The components do not justify the price they demand. But they must be selling I guess? I'll continue to use workarounds because these things are so expensive.

[@shawndiaz7528]

@@hivetyrant7 You said they're bad quality for the price but then said the price is bad for just a dock. They're the best quality docking station. You don't like the price (which is fine) that doesn't make them bad quality lol

[@howasaur]

Honestly for me as a m1 MacBook user, it's just easier to buy a m1 Mac mini if I really wanted something stationary with the prices of these docks

[@graftings773]

I swear, these people know when I am looking for the things I need and like in fraction of a second you see a new Ltt/Short circuit video about that product.

[@Just_Pele]

It costs as much as a basic PC too. Still, it's a cool dock.

[@DevilsHandyman]

I bought one shortly after they came out and I'm using with my MacBook Pro. It is very cool but not temperature wise. Without putting much strain on it (idling really) I just took it's temperature and it is 108F. The enclosure is basically a huge heatsink.

[@HecUnderscore]

@@DevilsHandyman i dont speak fahrenheight

[@GrumpzTheCat]

@@HecUnderscore thats like 42c. next time use google, and save everyone elses time. Unless this is a joke that I dont understand because I take sarcasm seriously despite knowing better.

[@DevilsHandyman]

@@HecUnderscore 315.3722K

[@25566]

Those things are always overpriced since their customers are mostly businesses

[@raxcentalruthenta1456]

Linus: I'm gonna do this to make people mad. Me: Screaming in frustration every time i see it

[@ADMINM-ld7vu]

@Agnez jaaa sei ruhig

[@Raaaphael]

@@ADMINM-ld7vu 🤣🤣🤣

[@DarkEnigma91]

It bothered me a lot more than I thought it would...

[@vongodric]

I just bought TS4 couple days ago and now there is a video! Very happy with mine. Excellent device and worth the price in my opinion.

[@Kirsty_McKay]

This is am impressive bit of kit. I love the range of products on this channel.

[@Chancekj]

I legitimately received my replacement TS4 from Caldigit just hours ago. They admittedly are having issues with them and the M1 Max laptops. My 16" was having issues where the dock wasn't letting my Mac stay asleep, the ethernet port on the dock would be non responsive after the Mac sleeps requiring a reboot to get going. Also, it seemed that the two ports that sleep when the Mac sleeps were also staying awake, keeping my mechanical keyboard and stream deck XL awake. In fact the only way I was ever able to get my Mac to sleep is if I changed the power settings, (yes, I tried covering the optical sensor on my mouse). And most bothersome, it will not allow 60hz on my second display. I have a Samsung 55” 4k UN55TU8500 TV and a

[@AlejandroLZuvic]

And a what? AND A WHAT DON’T LEAVE US HANGING!

[@v3xman]

@@AlejandroLZuvic the laptop they're typing on died cuz the Mac didn't charge through dock or idk haha

[@DavidLanchbery]

And did the replacement make any difference? My M1 Max has the same issues with it. Can work around it but it can be annoying at times.

[@CalDigitHQ]

Thank you for airing your concerns. It sounds like a lot of this is rooted in a known behavior we're working to address, concerning some unexpected behavior occurring on M1 macOS devices when going to sleep. Our Engineering team is actively working to correct this behavior. You can find more details and some temporary workarounds right here: www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-dock-sleep-mode-related-issues-under-macos-12/

[@Foucault2001]

There’s a very long thread on the Macrumors forum about Mac users, particularly those with M1 chips, having problems with the TS4. Essentially CalDigit blame Apple for how they’ve implemented thunderbolt in macOS, so I’m not sure there will be a solution anytime soon.

[@zaaajac]

I just hope that they resolved MANY issues that TS3 Plus had and still has. I personally own a TS3 Plus and even if I like the TS4 options I won't consider it just because of CalDigit attitude to customers problem. Problems with waking up USB-C displays? Users are complaining for few years straight. Weird DP glitches causing monitor to wake up without any reason? Yep, still there.

[@Mom19]

@Agnez lol

[@NpxrDSMNTL]

okay norway mountain man

[@PicklesTheOtt]

Don't forget the TS3 requiring periodic power cycling, otherwise you get random disconnects.

[@CompMeistR]

@@PicklesTheOtt I have personally never had any such issues with my TS3+ that I have left plugged in to my Mac mini for months at a time, with no issues.

[@digibrat]

Lots of bad reviews on Amazon EU with Mac and iMac users, reporting crashes with sleep mode...

[@yidisprei100]

I thought it was amazing until I checked the price: $380!!!!!!!!!

[@SanderEvers]

Thunderbolt docks are usually expensive. At least the quality ones.

[@PersonGamma]

That’s not expensive for the specs

[@photic9855]

And if you watched to the end he just says the price

[@MrAkatosh]

Just say you’re broke 💅

[@omarrodriguez1929]

​@@MrAkatoshnot everyone is above the poverty line my dude

[@rodrigocastro9323]

I use the TS3 every damn day and this thing refuses to fail. Big fan of caldigit.

[@CalDigitHQ]

Big fan of you!

[@benshepherd2076]

I got one two weeks ago and love it, the best new feature for me isn't the increased bandwidth or the extra ports, its the lock slot! I work in a large office and my colleagues seem to think it's ok to borrow any and all IT equipment

[@CalDigitHQ]

Glad to hear that lock slot is getting some love! It's a simple one, but one our Engineering team is proud of including!

[@barryc6231]

@@CalDigitHQ Given my entirely negative experience with the TS3 I wish someone would come along and steal mine. I won't buy another Caldigit again.

[@KevinLin145]

what's lock slot?

[@jasonsachinger3276]

@@KevinLin145 A kensington lock slot built into the body of the dock so it can be secured.

[@jasonsachinger3276]

@@barryc6231 I'll pay you shipping to send it to me

[@aflury]

Worth noting that ALL FIVE of those USB-A ports are 3.2 Gen2 (10gbps). BTW, that laptop might charge over Thunderbolt just because the TB4 spec *requires* that laptops with TB4 can charge over at least one of the ports... so the manufacturer can't claim TB4 support without it.

[@ZaHandle]

3.2 Gen 2x1 Or as it was originally known as: USB 3.1 I hate the naming conventions

[@danielq250]

It's great to see the UK 🇬🇧 links for the products in the description 😀 thanks LTT 😊

[@Vomitguy]

Very true, it was super useful to click that link and see it's a product that is wayyyyy over my budget.

[@danielq250]

@@Vomitguy yes it's a shame that they cost alot, still good that LTT are thinking of their UK audience 😀

[@sbconsult]

My guess is the Silicone feet strips are to keep the hub from scratching surfaces the hub may be sitting on. Not for keeping it from sliding around.

[@JonManProductions]

5:52 Damnit Linus I thought my dock was acting up... damn default win10 device mounting noises. Edit: No actually Damn You Andrew The Editor! You Troll!! XD

[@KevinMajka]

I'm digging it. Happy to see the unified headphone jack on the front. An optical or coaxial audio output to put into a DAC would have been cool. It's super cool that it works with USB-C as well. The TS3 wouldn't work.

[@transatlant1c]

I have the TS3 and I use it every single day! These are quality units, very well built -- CalDigit knows what they're doing.

[@adrianniebla]

I bought the TS3 like 2 years ago and it's still going strong, literally have every port used and it runs perfectly and it charges my laptop, probably one of the best buying decisions I've made for my home setup.

[@christianscrogins663]

Yep same here. I bought a TS3 Plus in late 2019 when I purchased my 2019 Intel 13 inch MacBook Pro, and that dock is so useful for it. I have every port occupied on mine too. The only thing I wish this new TS4 had is the digital optical cable, because I use that to connect to my HiFi speaker system. I’ll hold onto my TS3 Plus for as long as I can for that very reason.

[@adrianniebla]

@@christianscrogins663 Oh didn’t realize it didn’t have the Toslink connection, same here use it for my DAC really wish they hadn’t removed it although not thinking of upgrading, TS3 still running strong although if needed I can do USB to Toslink converter.

[@philtkaswahl2124]

Goddamn it, the alert tones at 5:53 still had me instinctively jumping even though I _know_ I'm on the Linux side of my dual boot.

[@nateb1804]

These Caldigit TB docks are awesome. I have two of the TB3+ docks and they have been rock solid for years. I can swap between intel Macbook, M1 Macbook and MSI intel laptop without any fuss with just the thunderbolt cable and everything switches over seamlessly and my laptops get charged from the thunderbolt cable. Super convenient. Great job CalDigit! I also love that you can stand these docks up vertically so that they take up very little space on your desk.

[@2spooky]

Glad you reviewed this! I've been considering it and will be using it between my TB4 lappy and my soon-to-be M2 MacBook Air. Definitely sold on it now 🤘🏼

[@darryljack6612]

Linus: Why do all my employees steal from work. Linus: proceeds to steal from work.

[@TR-qf2gt]

if you can't beat 'em, join 'em

[@mbvglider]

The 2.5 GbE port makes this interesting. I have no use for it, personally, but for those who need it, that probably justifies the high price. I also like that the uplink port is in the back, which a lot of TB4 docks have been putting in the front. Although there are only two downstream extra TB4 ports, it's quite nice that there are tons of USB-C 3.2 ports for those of us who don't really need too much USB-A anymore. I'm very happy with my OWC TB4 dock, but this is a very solid option, also.

[@farhan-app]

Please do more hub/dock videos!! They are very interesting and helpful!!

[@brianthomas3249]

Around 4:30 of the video I started to cry. You are the first person to solve my problem with buying a docking station without hdmi slots. I have gaming monitors that only use hdmi. I had no idea I could buy this docking station and get the cable hdmi connection cable I needed for those monitors Thank you

[@smashed_penguin]

2:04 the 2 and 4 spacing actually doesn't bother me. If it was 2 and 5 spacing or 2 and 3 spacing, THAT would bother me.

[@teamet]

Fibonacci bothers you?

[@smashed_penguin]

@@teamet even-odd bothers me.

[@timothyalexanderlewis]

@@smashed_penguin Same I can't stand it

[@VintageBlacklist]

​@@teamet There is a difference. "Fibonacci sequence" is called a sequence (more than two objects in relation), this case (two rubber feet) is called an order (two objects in relation). Kinda Fkd (also mathematically illiterate) to equate the two, especially to pester someone about their OCD yeah?

[@bennyfalkenberg24]

That's pretty cool. You should make a video talking about USB 4 on amd

[@mcslender2965]

That would be a great idea. Hope Linus test TB3 docks functionality on AMD USB 4 laptops to see if all features are supported

[@wyattweisensel2056]

USB c, USB 4, and Thunderbolt have gotten so confusing. One thing I learned recently that I think Linus should teach people is that a lot of thunderbolt docks support dual displays but some windows laptops, even though they have thunderbolt 3 (not sure if 4 enforces this) that does not mean they can do dual displays over thunderbolt. Some companies simply don't wire up two displayport connections to their thunderbolt port. It's an optional part of the spec, apparently. Linus did however briefly mention in this video that Apple has a better implementation of thunderbolt than windows machines. Some docks get around this by using displayport technology (use your CPU to drive one of your monitors) but that's not an ideal solution at all.

[@jrmehle]

Been using a TS3 that I got at the beginning of the pandemic when everyone started working from home full time. It is a beast! I've looked at the TS4, but can't justify the upgrade over what I use it for.

[@ordinary_motorist]

I have the TS3 and it is by far the best dock out there. Mounted it under my desk. Super clean look. If I had TB4 I would upgrade immediately.

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

Caldigit is the best! I use a ts3 at home. Mostly use it as a home dock to connect to all my devices. I use a usb-C dongle for mobile stuff. But 2.5gb Ethernet is crazy! Glad they did that upgrade!

[@mutant69]

I would have loved to see its compatibility with AMD laptops now that they support USB 4.

[@tglascoe1]

100%. My Zephyrus G15 would love it.

[@sushimshah2896]

@@tglascoe1 did those G14/15 and other models receive the USB 4 driver update? Iirc it wasn't enabled at launch.

[@murraywebster1228]

Should be do able, got two TB4 ON MY ASUS PROART Motherboard

[@DammitJeff]

I can help you there! Asus G14 2022, running through this TS4 Dock. Works amazingly well. I constantly swap back and forth between a MacBook pro and a G14 and it instantly picks up all peripherals, storage drives, capture card, and everything else plugged in almost instantly. It's beautiful

[@CalDigitHQ]

USB 4 support should be near identical to Thunderbolt. Main differences: The Thunderbolt ports on the back get downgraded to USB4 (is it really a downgrade?) the Ethernet port may or may not work. We use a PCIe implementation of Ethernet in the TS4, which is an OPTIONAL specification of USB4. If it's not included on the laptop, no Ethernet, sadly.

[@jeremybarber2837]

I've had my TS3 for 6+ years now and it's still going strong. Love CalDigit stuff, if only they were back in stock everywhere.

[@Sebastian198910]

I use the TS4 for half a year now for my MBP and my Windows Laptop I got from the company I work for and it just works flawlessly. And that’s the most important part of a Dock for me. It has just to work without issues.

[@TheUltonian]

Been running the larger TS4 dock for a couple of months now. Works well with both my Framework and a Macbook Pro 16" (M1P), swapping the input cable to whatever I'm using at the time. Have 2x Mateview 3:2 5k monitors running off the hub via (1x via Displayport, 1x via USB-C), keyboard and mouse (Logitech MX) connected wirelessly via one Logitech wireless dongle. Not used network through it I'll admit, but it's handled everything I've thrown at it. Downside: Was quite pricey. But should last quite a few years....

[@Stopinvadingmyhardware]

I get the impression that you steal a lot.

[@StarKnight83]

nice to see these finally in stock - I wanted an element dock when I purchased my m1 macbook air but with supply expectation of 2+ months ended up w/ the anker 5+1 powerexpand (which is a good dock in its own right)

[@CoolFire666]

That is one classy bow-tie man. Highlight of the video right there.

[@YonatanAvhar]

I'd love to have my setup be a good ultrabook on the go, then an eGPU and a Thunderbolt dock at home to make it a full gaming machine

[@UnknownUserY2K]

Have had the TS4 since launch day. Love it. Haven't used ever port yet but getting close. Only have gigabit fiber at home so not yet benefitting from the 2.5 gig quite yet.

[@AsekiBekovy]

A 2.5 Gbit Internet connection will not increase speed of most services anyway, most of them are restricted to less than one gigabit per customer.. 2.5 Gbit is much more relevant at home when connecting to local NAS etc.

[@UnknownUserY2K]

@@AsekiBekovy yeah. The Synology NAS I use only has a 1gig Ethernet port on it so would improve speed but not fully utilize it.

[@brentsmithline3423]

This is what I purchased for my MacBook Air back in March. Love that the port that you attach to the host device is in the back. Only thing I found is the strips for me did not allow enough air flow so the device was very hot to the touch, and I could not keep my hand on it.. So went to The Home Depot and purchased "3/4 in. Clear Soft Rubber Plastic Like Self-Adhesive Square Bumpers". Now I can leave my hand on it even though it is real warm to the touch. Feel that anyone looking for a Thunderbolt 4 dock/hub should purchase this one.

[@schassis_eddi]

I have the dock generation before that one. It’s awesome. 👏

[@Ravenousjoe]

I don't have an Apple product, or any PC that needs TB, but a family member making music exclusively with Apple products, so this would make a really nice dock for him when he is hooked up at home editing.

[@patrikmedia]

I simply added a 5G usb-c to ethernet adapter on my Element Hub, which outperforms the bigger brothers build-in 2.5G port. No idea why people rarely mention that you can just add a high speed ethernet adapter, such an easy fix if you need a lot of networking speed.

[@brianbenson1398]

Was hesitant based on the price, but ended up buying it anyways, from your shared link. Thanks for the great review!

[@IanFarquharson2]

Just when I need one too. Thanks for the review.

[@KhainesKorner]

I actually quite like that Element Hub. Got TB3 on my laptop so I could see me using that, daisy-chaining my Core X to it for eGPU and using the other ports for extra USB-C/normal USB at the back.

[@SDPhantomGamer]

I wonder how viable this would be as a Steam Deck dock with the 98W charging capability on the host port. Even the smaller Element supports 60W.

[@HarryPhillips1453]

The deck will easily charge with it, it doesn't need nearly that much power, but why? The deck has no thunderbolt so you'd be buying a very expensive dock when a way cheaper one would actually get you more functionality (ethernet didn't work without thunderbolt in the video)

[@SDPhantomGamer]

@@HarryPhillips1453 I was looking at the deck as a possible replacement for my aging laptop running a Ryzen 2500U and no dedicated graphics. I saw on many deck reviews of people having discharge problems hooking up to random type-C hubs that supposedly had power delivery. I took a look at CalDigit's other products and it seems even the SOHO hub has 90W charging at a much lower price.

[@AlejandroLZuvic]

@@SDPhantomGamer but those other docks that don’t charge the Deck, it’s probably because some driver/QC/USBC shenanigans, not because they lack wattage. You definitely do not need 90 watts to charge the Deck.

[@SDPhantomGamer]

@@AlejandroLZuvic If you have a recommendation for something that will work, I'm open for suggestions. I mentioned that the Element at 60W might've been an option as well, but when finding something else in the lineup that's literally a third of the price, whether it's 60W or 90W doesn't really matter. It makes sense to look at the drastically cheaper one, right?

[@plaisthos]

The steam deck would only use 45W and USB-C compatibility. It will work but unless you already have this dock, I definitively would not buy it for the Steam Deck

[@randocalrissian9217]

I ordered one of these and my expected ship date is end of next month. Can’t wait to get it.

[@ryancodrai487]

I've had the thunderbolt 4 elements hub for a while now. I have it velcroed under my desk and a 2m thunderbolt 4 cable running to my macbook. It's brilliant. I have 1 cable for my charging, display, mouse and keyboard, 1gigabit internet and microphone. Wouldn't be possible without the dock

[@yaseen157]

Damn, I thought it was a NUC type device from the thumbnail!

[@hivetyrant7]

Same price unfortunately.

[@aytoonz35]

For the algorithm 👍🏽

[@Arachno12]

?

[@ShadowScript]

Does it work if i replay?

[@RayanMADAO]

For the culture

[@ninejives7799]

For the gamers

[@aytoonz35]

@@ShadowScript yes

[@mydigitalanalog]

Been using my TS3 with my 2018 Mac mini for a couple years. It’s great.

[@liothomasart]

Received it yesterday, really a beast. Macbook pro ultimate accessory.

[@aarongonzales9050]

Just spot weld it on top of the Mac studio and you finally got decent connectivity on a Mac!

[@Fish9133]

Holy Solar panels, my framework is crying about the amount of high speed ports I'm gonna be able to use

[@spdcrzy]

This is exactly what I was thinking lol.

[@Zaiko112]

I can't unsee those silicon "feet" every time they got in the shot.

[@Oscar-if6lq]

The Caldigit USB-C Pro Dock is the first Thunderbolt dock (I've had 3) that *mostly* works. Albeit the first one had ethernet problems and caused kernel panics daily on my Mac, after persisting and going through the warranty, the replacement works pretty well! That's not to say it's perfect, for example the Logitech Unifying Receiver drops out regularly if I use it via the dock in MacOS. Instead I have to use a separate USB-C to USB dongle, which is the only way to get the Unifying receiver to work reliably - although I believe this is a Logitech or MacOS problem as many people with thunderbolt docks complain about the same problem.

[@benduwu]

first before someone types "auction" jokes

[@FilFee]

KZbin recommended this one to me definitely based on the title.

[@jensh.2595]

I decided to stick to a USB C hub with my MacBook after realising the cost of a thunderbolt dock.

[@InIMoeK]

Got the TS4 here, really happy with it. 0 issues with a M1 pro

[@gotoastal]

I have been waiting for these to come back in stock for ages in Asia

[@xyzxyzxyzxyz]

I've wanted to buy one for 6 months, theyre never in stock

[@juliusrehak1778]

Based on the endorsement of multiple online personas, I have too decided to order a TS4 dock from Caldigit. On the unit I received, screen outputs do not work with any computer using the original DP adapter from Caldigit. Tried reaching out to Caldigit support, calling them, sent multiple emails. It's been a week, and I am still waiting to hear back, the line is not being answered at any time of day. It is probably just a faulty unit that needs replacement. Still, customer support is a part of doing business, and it is not present with Caldigit - maybe not until your name is Linus. Strongly recommend NOT getting Caldigit products unless they work out of the box.

[@UrdnotAkongo]

Multiple calls, multiple emails, too much hassle. Bless your soul for having such patience. I wouldn't even bother, I'd just return the product. If i get radio silence, I do a chargeback through the credit card. Done. I have zero patience when it comes to horrible companies and horrible CS. Thanks for your review though, I've been looking for a dock and will be skipping this product! I'm also at 56 seconds into the video when I jumped to the comments, I won't even bother watching the rest of the video lol

[@CitAllHearItAll]

Not all adapter are created equal. It is a shame that they have poor customer service!

[@justinclaudine7522]

I bought 2 of these adapters and neither one works well. I get monitor blinking, peripherals disconnecting/reconnecting, buggy buggy buggy.

[@TraneFrancks]

Ooooh, now this is interesting. Currently running a MOBO AM-TC2D01S dual USB-C dock on my MBP, but the CalDigit stuff looks really slick. Will be on my shortlist for a next purchase.

[@jodydelauney]

I've had an Element hub since the initial launch and I love it. With my daily driver machine being an original M1 Mac Mini the extra Thunderbolt ports are great as are the USB A. Also doubles as my laptop dock when I work from home since my work laptop has TB4 and my primary monitor is connected via a USB C to Displayport cable. Has been totally worth the price.

[@antonpavlovskyi]

Hello Jody! Do you still need to connect the hub to the power supply even though Mac Mini is already connected? Can it work without power adaptor in your case?

[@jodydelauney]

@@antonpavlovskyi I just tried it with only the USB C to Display Port cable connected to the hub and no, it doesn't work without the power supply.

[@antonpavlovskyi]

@@jodydelauney Thanks for the information!

[@Aaron-zz3wr]

What's with the video title? "I stole it."? Really?

[@howardfeng9600]

Because he took it home with him

[@miroslavketenliev7666]

My TS4 gets really hot when charging a 16 inch MacBook Pro. Pretty much the only negative thing I have to say about it.

[@JonManProductions]

Reminds me of my office and at home office's Anker dock that I use with my work laptop... you could melt butter on it or keep a bun warm. :)

[@JenniferLaveryFBE]

What I love is that caldigit send the display adapters as standard and not just in their sponsorship packs. Love it. :)

[@romancisneros3706]

U REALLY GOTTA KNOW YOUR SHLT THIS IS crazy. no cap good work

[@rekire___]

The title its tooooo clickbaity, atleast give me little bit context in thumbnail or in the title

[@Whoisjulien]

Title didn’t age well….

[@halvardlund4782]

Lovely to see these comin´

[@pedros.9954]

Funny enough its my b day today so that intro was a good surprise 😄

[@PicklesTheOtt]

I bought a TS3 because Linus was so hype for it. It turned out to be a bust. I was cautiously optimistic about the TS4 when it became available. Seeing how hype Linus is for the TS4, well... I don't think I'll be getting one.

[@AlexSTR]

How is this helpful? Tell more details why TS3 did not work for you

[@PicklesTheOtt]

@@AlexSTR It repeatedly dropped out. And every time it did, all my USB devices and network connection would fail. Eventually, the front USB ports stopped working completely. It was an expensive lesson to learn that manufacturers will QC products to review channels and leave the rest to the public.

[@GhostZodick]

I was searching through LTT channel for a video review for this kind of hub last week.

[@MarkBerberoglu]

Can someone just find a dock to drive the most number of displays off an M1 Max MBP? Do you need to daisy chain the Element off the TS4?

[@bulcub]

the bad thing about the M! versus the Intel macs, is the M! needs virtual driver setup on the dock!! whereas on my 2013 late model macbook pro I didn't need the dock and I was able to use 3 monitor (lg 28" monitors) hdmi or display port no issues!! Why they didn't do that for the M1 is beyond me.

[@Xelopheris]

Now if only I could ever find these in stock!

[@dudeman5392]

My skin is actually crawling from the dang strip misplacement. You got me grrrr

[@georgehatzopoulos7509]

I needed this video !

[@kylewagenaar5786]

I might need one of these to help clean up my mess of cables

[@senorsquirts]

I just had a very upsetting beef brisket sandwich, and this video is distracting me from the disappointment. Thank you Linus!

[@jarnobot]

"2.5 Gigabit Ethernet gives 2.5 times the speed of Gigabit Ethernet" Thanks for the insight, Linus.

[@RenatoG1848]

The fact that Linus took it home is the best endorsement

[@charrison2140]

Im really surprised this has taken so long. I have had the TS4 since March

[@jadenamber8378]

Have the CD TS3 and time to upgrade, but between this and the SonnetTech 20, I opted for the SonnetTech which also includes an NVME slot.

[@jamulkk]

Oh, just bought CalDigit's Element Hub a week ago and now it's featuring on video, Nice. Everything goes well, the only downside I have is it runs a little warm even when not connecting to anything except power and TH4 to computer.

[@werewolfpreyan]

I liked the green note- "Do not touch OBS settings". LOL

[@electriccomics]

I have a USB-C PRO Dock I use with my Zephyrus G14, and I love it. The only issue I have with it is that it splits the DisplayPort streams internally, eliminating the possibility of using G-Sync.

[@LutzHardstyle]

Wow this video I‘m about to watch is amazing! Say hello to the algorithm, boys!

[@AlejandroLopez-kk9vu]

May the algorithm gods bless this video

[@drvinylscratch1936]

I like how at the start I was like waitthid a bit more sponsor than normal. Then the 2.5gbs cime sout and Linus takes it for himself and it makes sense.

[@xorkatoss]

8:00 LMAO Linus asking if they know that already, OF COURSE THEY KNOW IT! also Linus saying it taking a product home might be the best sponsor line ever xD

[@midtown3221]

Now that is nice. I'm not invested in the Thunderbolt economy (as I've never had nor currently have a Thunderbolt port), but this is the kind of Thunderbolt product I expect.

[@serafus]

Is there any decent way of avoiding the separate cable from a discrete video card? Can you get a geforce to admix its output to the thunderbolt cable feeding the dock somehow?

[@outinlawrence3456]

Love this funny man! Cool!

[@trinhson1368]

that is quite an interesting title for an interesting thunderbolt dock video

[@CalDigitHQ]

We were wondering where our latest palette of docks went... (kidding!)

[@Niptin]

This is awesome, now do the OWC hub when it comes out