CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 3 Plus
Thunderbolt Docks

Thunderbolt Station 3 Plus

CalDigit

Released Mar 1, 2018 · Analysis updated Jul 27, 2026

Expand your connectivity with a compact dock offering 85W charging, a fast card reader, and multiple high-speed ports. The CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 3 Plus scores 87/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the thunderbolt docks category. Coverage includes reviews from Insider Kelbyone, Macrumors, Pcper, and Pcworld.

Critic Score

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87

based on 4 expert reviews

Insider KelbyoneMacrumorsPcperPcworld

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Extensive port selection(4)
  • 85W charging(3)
  • Fast UHS-II card reader(2)
  • 10 Gbps USB-C port(2)
  • Compact design(2)

Cons

  • Limited DisplayPort(2)

4 Publication Reviews

98
Independent publication07/2018

CalDigit’s small-footprint, cast aluminum Thunderbolt Station 3 Plus (TS3 Plus) is a dock that adds a whopping 15 ports to any Thunderbolt 3 machine.

92
Independent publication09/2018

Of all the Thunderbolt 3 docks I've tested so far, CalDigit's TS3 Plus is my new favorite.

84
Independent publication03/2018

Overall, I have been impressed with the CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 3 Plus, providing the convenience of being able to plug in only one cable at your desk.

72
Major publication07/2022

CalDigit’s Thunderbolt Station 3 Plus caters more to Macs than PCs, though it's not a bad choice for either platform.

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