Overview
The CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub is a compact yet powerful docking station designed to declutter your desk. With a single Thunderbolt 4 cable, it expands your laptop's connectivity to 11 ports, handling data transfer, display output, and charging. It supports up to 98W Power Delivery, allowing you to power many compatible laptops directly through the hub.
Key Features
- Thunderbolt 4 support — 40Gbps bandwidth with USB4 backward compatibility.
- Versatile port selection — 4 downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports, 4 USB-A 3.2 Gen2 ports, 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
- Up to 98W Power Delivery — Charges the host laptop (depending on laptop specifications).
- Daisy-chaining — Connect up to 6 Thunderbolt 4 devices in a chain.
- Compact aluminum chassis — Efficient heat dissipation and a small footprint.
Connectivity & Compatibility Guide
Thunderbolt 4 works best with Intel-based laptops (MacBook Pro/Air, Windows notebooks) for full performance. USB-C (USB4/3.2) laptops can connect but may have limitations on PD charging and display output. Apple Silicon Macs are fully supported, but display output follows the chip's native limits.
Who Is This For?
- Users who need more ports on their laptop.
- Those who want a single-cable desktop setup.
- Professionals using fast external SSDs or multiple monitors.
- Anyone wanting to daisy-chain Thunderbolt 4 devices.
Things to Note
- The host laptop must have a Thunderbolt 4 port for full functionality. USB-C-only PCs may lose some features.
- The included Thunderbolt 4 cable is 0.8m; longer cables may be needed for some setups.
- 98W PD depends on the host laptop's support; high-power gaming laptops may not charge at full speed.