BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

Dual 4K60 on supported Thunderbolt hosts. Base M1/M2 Mac limits remain; some Windows TB3 hosts expose one video stream.

Best for

Dual 4K60 on supported Thunderbolt hosts. Base M1/M2 Mac limits remain; some Windows TB3 hosts expose one video stream.

Not for

Not a dock for USB-C-only computers. DisplayPort-to-HDMI conversion requires an active adapter; second display uses Thunderbolt.

CalDigit TS3 Plus connection roles — schematic, not a product photograph
  1. One DisplayPort output plus one spare Thunderbolt output; ordinary USB-C sockets are data-only.
  2. Up to 87W with applicable firmware.

Logical port roles from the cited documentation. This is not to scale and is not evidence of hands-on testing.

Works-with conditions to check

Part of your setupRequired check
Laptop and operating systemOne DisplayPort output plus one spare Thunderbolt output; ordinary USB-C sockets are data-only.
Screen mode and output pairDual 4K60 on supported Thunderbolt hosts. Base M1/M2 Mac limits remain; some Windows TB3 hosts expose one video stream.
Software and permissionsNative video; Windows Thunderbolt firmware and drivers may need updates.
Example or decision guideRead the relevant setup and its limitations

Which connections matter

One DisplayPort output plus one spare Thunderbolt output; ordinary USB-C sockets are data-only.

Native video; Windows Thunderbolt firmware and drivers may need updates.

Charging and the complete package

Up to 87W with applicable firmware.

180W PSU, mains cord and certified Thunderbolt 3 host cable.

Check these limits before choosing it

Not a dock for USB-C-only computers. DisplayPort-to-HDMI conversion requires an active adapter; second display uses Thunderbolt.

Match the laptop chip, operating system, monitor input and cable to the stated requirements. A manufacturer display ceiling does not establish your complete desk setup. This profile does not contain measurements or an independent hardware test.

Use the source with your equipment list

Write down the exact laptop, each monitor, the output used on the dock and the cable between them. Check the corresponding manufacturer document below, then enter your equipment in the finder. Keep an existing direct connection if it already supplies the displays and peripherals you need.

Sources and limits

These are component specifications, not a measured end-to-end test. Price, seller stock and regional bundles are not checked.

Source availability and latest checks
  • DS08: no successful automated retrieval recorded.

A successful retrieval confirms availability, not unchanged meaning. An editorial source review is separate.

Evidence DS08

CalDigit TS3 Plus questions before purchase

Does this profile prove my exact setup will work?

No. Manufacturer component specification. The complete host, dock, cable and monitor combination remains unverified. Check the finder’s current coverage.

What must be included in the bundle?

180W PSU, mains cord and certified Thunderbolt 3 host cable. Confirm the regional and used-item listing before ordering.

What is the main limitation for this model?

Not a dock for USB-C-only computers. DisplayPort-to-HDMI conversion requires an active adapter; second display uses Thunderbolt. Read the connection-path guide before changing hardware.

Check your exact equipment

A product record alone cannot confirm your laptop, output pair and cable combination.

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