Brand | CalDigit |
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Item model number | TBT3-MiniDock-HDMI |
Item Weight | 7 ounces |
Package Dimensions | 6.46 x 4.41 x 1.42 inches |
Color | Dual HDMI 2.0, Black |
Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. |
Manufacturer | CalDigit |
ASIN | B079H4WTR4 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 31, 2018 |
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CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock - Bus Powered, Non Charging, 40Gbs, Dual 4K Display, USB 3.0 & 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet LAN for Mac and PC, Thunderbolt 4 Compatible (Dual HDMI 2.0, Black)
Brand | CalDigit |
Color | Dual HDMI 2.0, Black |
Hardware Interface | Ethernet |
Compatible Devices | Laptop/Personal Computer |
Total USB Ports | 2 |
Product Dimensions | 4.88"L x 2.55"W x 0.74"H |
Number of Ports | 2 |
Total HDMI Ports | 2 |
Wattage | 40 watts |
About this item
- [GENUINE THUNDERBOLT 3 40Gbps] Portable, Bus Powered, Aluminum Dock with built in Thunderbolt 3 cable
- [DUAL 4K EXTENDED DISPLAYS]: Connect up to two 4K@60Hz (4096 x 2160) displays
- [FULL PERFORMANCE USB 3] Type-A USB port supports 5Gb/s transfer speeds and 900mA of power, convenient for connecting your USB peripherals and storage on the go
- [GIGABIT ETHERNET] Unlock full network performance on the go through a wired connection. Perfect for hotels and offices with spotty WiFi connections
- [No Computer Charging] Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 Macs and certain Windows PCs. **Windows Users - Please check with your manufacturer to see if your model supports two DP streams over Thunderbolt 3**
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Value for money | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.0 | — | 4.2 | — |
Quality of material | 4.1 | — | 3.8 | — | 4.8 | — |
Sleep mode | 3.7 | — | 3.5 | — | 2.6 | — |
Camera quality | — | 5.0 | 3.8 | — | 3.7 | — |
Sold By | — | UtechSmart Store | OWC (Other World Computing) | CZ-Store | AnkerDirect | Edimax Computer |
hardware interface | ethernet | hdmi | thunderbolt 4, usb, usb c, usb3.0, usb2.0, ethernet | ethernet | usb c | thunderbolt |
number of ports | 2 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 5 |
number of usb ports | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | 4 | 5 |
HDMI ports | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
compatible devices | Laptop/Personal Computer | Majority of USB C 3.1 Gen 2 Type C laptops | Majority of Thunderbolt 3/4 laptops iMac, Mac mini, MacBook (2015/2016/ 2017/2018/2019/2020+), MacBook Pro (2016/2017/2018/2019/2020+), MacBook Air (2018/2019/2020+) Dell XPS 13" 9350/9360/9370/8930 / Dell XPS 15 9550/9560 / Dell Precision 5510/5520 HP Spectre x360 13" ("Kaby Lake" version) / HP Zbook / HP Elitebook 840 G5 Lenovo Yoga 720 13" / Lenovo Yoga 920 13.9" | Laptop/Personal Computer, Tablets, Chromebooks | MacBook Pro/Air | Laptop | MacBook Pro |
wattage | 40 watts | 100 watts | — | — | 100 watts | 85 watts |
weight | — | — | 0.88 pounds | — | 5.9 ounces | 165 grams |
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Best Sellers Rank | #29,405 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #1,201 in Laptop Docking Stations |
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Product Description
Return of the Ports
The Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock provides the easiest and most affordable way of bringing back your laptop’s ports. Thunderbolt 3 users can re-connect with their legacy devices in the most convenient way possible. The DisplayPort mini Dock includes dual DisplayPort 1.2 outputs, a full speed USB 3.1 5Gb/s port, and a Gigabit Ethernet port.
Dual 4K Displays
The mini Dock offers the easiest way to connect dual 4K 60Hz monitors to your Thunderbolt 3 laptop in either mirrored or extended modes. A single tethered cable from the mini Dock to your Thunderbolt 3 laptop is all it takes to light-up two displays, connect to the internet and add USB devices.
Wired Network
The Gigabit Ethernet port can connect to a stable connection at home or in a hotel for increased performance and reliability.
The Perfect Travel Companion
No More Dongles
Got a new Mac or PC Thunderbolt 3 laptop? Are you plugging in countless Type-C Adapters? Make your life easier with the Thunderbolt 3 mini Docks, at home or on the road.
The Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock is compact, bus powered, and features a built in Thunderbolt 3 cable. Take the mini Dock on the road to conveniently connect all your devices.
- Bus Powered
- USB Connectivity
- Mac & PC Compatibility
Full Thunderbolt 3 Performance
Unlike cheap USB-C adapters that only offer 10Gb/s performance, CalDigit mini Docks are fully certified Thunderbolt 3 devices that offer 40Gb/s to take full advantage of your Thunderbolt 3 laptop.
Technical Specifications
System Requirements
- Thunderbolt 3 equipped computer | mac OS 10.12 or later | Windows 10 or later*
*Windows Users - Please check with your manufacturer to ensure that your computer supports two DP streams over Thunderbolt 3.
Dimensions
- Height - 0.74 inches
- Length - 4.88 inches
- Depth - 2.55 inches
- Cable Length - 5.32 inches
Interface (Dual HDMI)
- 1 x Thunderbolt 3 (40Gb/s)
- 2 x HDMI 2.0 (4096x2160 60Hz)
- 1 x USB 3.0 (5Gb/s)
- 1 x USB 2.0 (480Mb/s)
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (Rj45)
- 1 x CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 mini Dock - Dual HDMI
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Customers like the performance and ease of use of the docking station. For example, they say it works great out of the box and is easy to use. Customers are also impresseded with the Ethernet and USB ports, saying they work as expected. That said, some complain about the USB ports not working properly and that it's not supported by most devices. Opinions are mixed on the value, quality, monitor compatibility, and speed of the product.
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Customers like the performance of the dock. They say it works great out of the box, is easy to set up, and has reliable connectivity. Some mention that the Ethernet and USB 3.0 ports work as expected. The dock works well for window remote applications and has no issues when using it. Some say it also works perfectly with 2 high-refresh rate 1440p screens.
"...hub is very well made (aluminum could for venting heat) and works as it is supposed to...." Read more
"Worked perfectly for what I wanted. Previously I was using the Apple USB-C/HDMI - USB Video adapter and a similar device form Choetech...." Read more
"Works great with my mac and connecting dual monitors. makes working a lot more effiicient." Read more
"...The Mini Dock was exactly as described and worked exactly as described. It has been in almost continuous use since it arrived...." Read more
Customers find the electronic device docking station easy to use. They mention it's simple to set up and use, with no configuration required. Some say that the dock comes with easy-to-follow instructions.
"...This Caldigit tb hub works very well and requires no software on the mac." Read more
"this is truly plug and play. You may want to consider a quick restart after you plugged it in...." Read more
"...A+ for plug and play. My setup is working with the two external monitors, as well as the MacBook Air's built in monitor...." Read more
"Price is great. Works awesome. Easy setup...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the docking station. Some mention it's the best product for the price, while others say it'll waste your money.
"...This product is advertised to get around that. Very disappointing to spend the money on this and then not have it work at all...." Read more
"Price is great. Works awesome. Easy setup...." Read more
"This dock is overpriced given the minimal port options when compared to the many other docks...." Read more
"...I tried multiple other brands before buying this one, worth every penny." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the docking station. Some mention it has a good build quality, feels sturdy, and is reliable. However, others say that it's a bit pricey and sometimes flaky.
"...am using this with Macbook pro 15 inch 2017: This Caldigit hub is very well made (aluminum could for venting heat) and works as it is supposed to...." Read more
"...As with most Intel inventions it is a bit pricey and sometime flaky but I blame Thunderbolt 3 cabling, not this device...." Read more
"...That is my use case.The build quality and form factor is perfect. Very solid and super portable...." Read more
"...power passthrough but when all is totaled up this is a solid solution for a desktop dock...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the monitor compatibility of the docking station. Some mention that it can use two HDMI monitors via the thunderbolt 3 port, and extends displays up to two additional monitors. However, others say that it does not support multiple monitors on IMac and Air with M2 chip.
"...I particularly like having two monitors supported. I run a pair of 27" HDMI monitors and the Mini Dock makes working with the two set-ups easy...." Read more
"...specs, was that the MacBook Air with M2 chip also only supports one external monitor. Bummer...." Read more
"No frills minidock with true dual monitor output on one cable...." Read more
"Bottom line is that it failed on two counts. First, it never could work two monitors no matter how I connected them...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the docking station. Some mention that it works fast, has neat graphics, and has an ethernet connection that is fast. However, others say that it's awfully slow, does not drive HDMI at 60 fps, and the cursor would lag when it'd be over the external monitors.
"...unplug it, the Mini Dock for some reason malfunctions where screens are non-responsive or goes to sleep because of a lack of signal from the Mini..." Read more
"...They all perform as fast as expected and are easily expanded with the use of USB hubs...." Read more
"...the MacBook goes to sleep, 1 out of 5 times or so, the dock seems to stop responding...." Read more
"...I plugged it into my 2018 13" MacBook Pro and it immediately connected with and worked perfectly with my 27" Asus Displayport monitor and ethernet..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the USB ports of the docking station. They mention that the ports do not work, are intermittent, and are not supported by most devices. Some say that the USB connection does not pick up other USB connections when plugged into the dock. Overall, some customers find the USB issue to be a minor inconvenience.
"This dock is overpriced given the minimal port options when compared to the many other docks...." Read more
"...No issues at all when using it. I wish it had power delivery, but I knew it didn't so no marks off for that...." Read more
"...That was a nuisance, but little more. The USB connections worked for external hard drives (the USB 3.0 one), and the USB 2.0 handled printers and..." Read more
"...It doesn't contain enough useful ports (although, to be fair, I knew that going in)...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the docking station. They mention that it loses connection, is very flaky, and disconnects everything. They say that the RJ-45 connection is constantly dropping and needs to be restarted. Some customers also report that the USB connected keyboard has connection lost. Overall, some customers are not happy with the product's connectivity.
"...However, the Mini Dock has taken up disconnecting the displays over the last couple of months...." Read more
"...Reconnecting the keyboard won't help. I tried reconnecting with a different keyboard, and reconnect directly to the caldigit unit not the hub...." Read more
"...I found it impossible to have it connected to my laptop and find a good place for it to rest...." Read more
"...The mini dock allows me to connect a monitor or a projector, even a 4K one. I also need ethernet connectivity to internal networks...." Read more
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Many Thunderbolt adapters cost $200 to $350 though they naturally include more ports.
I already had Apple AV adapter, Ethernet adapter, USB3 3 port adapter, usbc to display port adapters and more. But these took up every port I had requiring power pass though on either the Apple AV or USB 3 adapter.
Please note that if your using external monitor/s lid closed you will have occasional wake from sleep issues getting signal to the displays whether use Apple's AV adapter or any adapters or hubs. Worse case scenario is jack and unjack the usb c connection or wake from macbook keyboard and display.
This does not happen to me all the time but it happens. It i less frequent without pass though power since your getting the full 87watts while many pass though powers clip some power some.
I am using Dual 32 Inch monitors, external keyboard, mouse, bluetooth Plantronics headset adapter, usb 3 hub, and now I am free to power my macbook pro directly without pass though power. This Caldigit tb hub works very well and requires no software on the mac.
However, the Mini Dock has taken up disconnecting the displays over the last couple of months. Initially, it was just when it was moved, and I suspected that something was coming loose in the connection between the Mini Dock and the USB-C plug. A small move would shut off the external monitors and reconnection may also require reconfiguration. But tonight I had an external hard drive plugged in, the first for some time, and even with no movement the Mini Dock was interrupting the connection every 5 minutes or so while the hard drive was connected.
It's lasted me 18 months, but a replacement (of a different brand) is on its way. Don't expect this Mini Dock to last as long as the monitors or the computer. Or even the hard drives connected through it. Downgraded my review to 4 stars, as it worked well while it did, but longevity doesn't appear to be its strong suit.
Original Review:
The Mini Dock was exactly as described and worked exactly as described. It has been in almost continuous use since it arrived. I am running a pair of monitors and an ethernet connection for a MacBook Air, and connect various devices through the USB ports, such as external hard drives, printers and keyboards. As I move between home and office set-ups, which are very similar, the Mini Dock gets unplugged and reconnected most weekdays, and seems to be handling that without drama.
I particularly like having two monitors supported. I run a pair of 27" HDMI monitors and the Mini Dock makes working with the two set-ups easy. In addition, I can take it to classrooms and plug in the HDMI for the projector and everything just works.
When I was first setting it up, it took me a little while to get the ethernet operational. So I fired off a question to CalDigit's customer support. About 5 minutes later, I got it working and it's been fine every since, so I fired off another email saying to ignore the last one. About an hour or two later, I got a reply, just a 'glad to know it's working.' So customer support works, too.
The Mini Dock can get a little warm, but that's not a serious issue. I have to assume that it's working, and getting serious about it.
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Reviewed in Japan on September 17, 2021
TB3をつなぎ直すだけでは,有線LANが認識しない(ランプ不点灯)ことが多い.LANケーブルをつなぎ直す必要があり,面倒.モニター出力は,3画面で安定して利用可能.