94/100
CalDigit
CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 4
The 18-port dock everyone recommends.
Satechi · 2026
Satechi Thunderbolt 5 Slim Dock (2026)
Low-profile dock that sits under a monitor.
86/100
Techly Score
86/100
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Compatibility
What this accessory works withWorks with
- MacBook Pro / Air with Apple silicon (Thunderbolt 3, 4 or 5)
- Windows laptops with a Thunderbolt 3/4 port
- iPad Pro / Air M-series (USB-C, single display)
Partially compatible
- USB-C-only laptops: works, but limited bandwidth and one display
- MacBook Air M1/M2: one external display without DisplayLink
Not compatible
- Phones
- Game consoles
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Our take
Satechi TB5 Slim: aluminium slim body, 96W charging, SD card reader, three downstream TB5 ports.
Pros
- Slim design
- Aluminium
- Card reader
Cons
- Fewer ports
Tech specs
| Interface | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Charging | 96 W |
