--- product_id: 73956301 title: "TS3 Plus" brand: "caldigit" price: "NZ$615" currency: NZD in_stock: null reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/73956301-ts3-plus store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # 87W laptop charging power 15 high-speed ports Dual 4K@60Hz display support TS3 Plus **Brand:** caldigit **Price:** NZ$615 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Elevate your workspace — power, speed, and style in one sleek dock! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TS3 Plus by caldigit - **How much does it cost?** NZ$615 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/73956301-ts3-plus) ## Best For - caldigit enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted caldigit brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ultimate Port Arsenal:** 15 versatile ports including Thunderbolt 3, USB-C Gen 2, DisplayPort, and UHS-II SD card slot for seamless multitasking. - • **Speed Meets Efficiency:** UHS-II SD card slot transfers data 3x faster than standard, perfect for creative pros on the go. - • **Built to Impress & Endure:** Sleek anodized aluminum design with fanless cooling ensures silent, reliable performance all day long. - • **Power Up & Stay Connected:** 87W charging keeps your laptop and peripherals fully powered without compromise. - • **Visual Brilliance Unleashed:** Drive dual 4K monitors at 60Hz or a single 5K display for expansive, crystal-clear workspace. ## Overview The CalDigit TS3 Plus is a premium Thunderbolt 3 dock offering 87W laptop charging, 15 high-speed ports including dual 4K display support, USB-C Gen 2, and a UHS-II SD card slot. Compatible with Mac and Windows, its robust aluminum build and fanless design deliver silent, reliable connectivity for demanding professionals. ## Description Buy CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock - 87W Charging, 7X USB 3.1 Ports, USB-C Gen 2, DisplayPort, UHS-II SD Card Slot, Gigabit Ethernet for Mac & PC, Thunderbolt 4 Compatible (0.8m/2.62ft Cable): Docking Stations - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: The Swiss Army Knife of Thunderbolt 3 Docks - About three years ago, after a bad experience with a competitor's docking station, I realized the CalDigit TS3 Plus was what I should have purchased in the first place and ordered one. I am a professional software developer using a 2018 MacBook Pro 15-inch to create iOS apps. For me, that means using lots of screen real estate and having lots of phones connected at once for testing. My main screen is a 30" 2560 x 1600 Dell U3011, with Dell 20" 2007FP 1200 x 1600 screens on either side, rotated to portrait mode. The TS3 Plus drives the 30" screen directly via DisplayPort and one of the 20" screens via a Uni USB-C to HDMI adapter. I'm also using the gigabit Ethernet port, most of the USB ports, and even the optical output port to drive an NAD D 3020 digital integrated amplifier that I use for audio. The TS3 Plus never ceases to amaze me in that all of this just works, with no fuss whatsoever, and all through a single cable, leaving the three other Thunderbolt ports on the computer for whatever else I can come up with. The screens go to sleep when they should and wake up when they should. The battery in the computer charges when it should and doesn't discharge when it shouldn't. The various USB devices charge and communicate. This was not true of the competitor's device, which would lose connection to the screens and periodically drain the computer's battery when it was actually plugged in. In fact, it works so well, I tended to forget exactly what was connected and moved my USB-C Time Machine backup drive from the TS3 Plus back to being directly connected to the computer. Why? Because I would forget to eject it before unplugging that one cable (!) to take my computer on the road, prompting a curt reminder from MacOS that I had committed a no-no. Of course, I could use a Post-It note as a reminder, but why bother when I have so many ports still available? The device also looks good, is solidly built from anodized aluminum like the computer itself and the ports are thoughtfully arranged to reduce cable clutter, with most of them out of sight on the back, where they belong, while retaining just what's needed on the front, where they are easy to reach, for devices that tend to be connected and disconnected frequently, such as headphones, memory cards and a few extra USB ports for anything else that might be needed. I recently had an opportunity to deal with their technical support when the power supply gave up the ghost after years of glitch-free service, and they were easy to reach and provided first rate assistance. In fact, it was so easy to contact them, with zero hold time and instant answering, it made me wonder if they were sitting around bored like those mythical Maytag repair people in the old TV commercials? If so, they are clearly doing something right with their products on the inside as well as the outside. Review: Works perfectly - For my "work" MacBook Pro, I had an OWC TB3 docking station for a long time. It was... okay. It worked but was a bit finicky, better than almost anything else available when I got it in 2020, but also more expensive than almost anything else back then. But it eventually died due to poor design - the power supply connection was not solid enough and started shorting out inside the unit. My needs are: External monitor (while internal is also on), USB support/power for keyboard, speakers and HD for TimeMachine, and 1Gb or better ethernet. I figured I should be able to get a cheap hub or dock to replace the OWC. But every passive unit (those without their own power supply) and even the powered odd-brand docking systems (Hyrta and Hagibis) were flaky when driving an external monitor and network during zoom calls. By then, I already had on my "personal" 2023 MacBook Pro a CalDigit TS4 (ThunderBolt 4), which is the successor to this model. That is a very very expensive, but super good, docking station. Most of the name-brand docking systems are basically clones of one reference design, including the OWC ThunderBolt 3 unit, but this CalDigit TS3 is, like the TS4, different. And since the "work" Mac doesn't have ThunderBolt 4, I got this. Like the TS4, this excludes build quality. And it works. No drama. Which is all I wanted. It is a LOT more expensive than the passive units (non-powered) I tried, but it hasn't glitched out at all in the two months I've been using it heavily. ## Features - [15 PORTS OF CONNECTIVITY]: 2x Thunderbolt 3 40Gb/s, DisplayPort 1.2, 5x USB-A & 1 USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gb/s), 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s data only), Gigabit Ethernet, UHS-II SD Card Slot (SD 4.0), Optical Audio (S/PDIF), 3.5mm Stereo Audio In & Out. Vertical or horizontal orientation. Sturdy full aluminum construction with integrated heat sink without a fan. - [IMPROVED from 85W to 87W LAPTOP CHARGING]: Provides up to 87W to charge your laptop and power all of your USB peripherals. The secondary Thunderbolt 3 port provides 15W of power for downstream devices. - [DUAL 4K EXTENDED DISPLAYS]: Connect up to two 4K@60Hz (4096 x 2160 30-bit color) monitors via DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C port, OR a Single 5K@60Hz display can be supported via the Thunderbolt 3 port. **M1 Macs cannot support dual display over Thunderbolt! (***DisplayPort to HDMI/DVI/VGA adapter / cable must be an ACTIVE type. Passive dongles/cables will not work.***) - [UHS-II SD 4.0 CARD SLOT]: Latest UHS-II SD card slot supports SD/SDHC/SDXC at up to 312 MB/s bus speed. Transfer full days of footage from your camera 3x faster than UHS-I counterpart! - [MAC & WINDOWS COMPATIBLE]: Ideal for M1, M2, M3, M5 Macs, 2016+ MacBook Pro, 2017+ iMac Pro, iPad Pro with Thunderbolt, on Mac OS 10.12 or Windows 8/10 with a Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt 5 port. **Your host device (computer/tablet) must have at least a Thunderbolt 3 port to use the CalDigit TS3 Plus** ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07CZPV8DF | | Best Sellers Rank | #23,231 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #340 in Laptop Docking Stations | | Brand | CalDigit | | Color | TS3 Plus - Space Gray | | Compatible Devices | MacBook Pro,Computer Or Tablet With Thunderbolt 3 Port,Computer Or Tablet With Thunderbolt 4 Port | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (4,570) | | Hardware Interface | Thunderbolt, Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.0 Type C, USB 3.1 Type C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, USB Type C | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.03"L x 1.85"W x 6.1"H | | Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | CalDigit | | Number of Ports | 15 | | Total Usb Ports | 7 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 Year Manufacturer | | Wattage | 85 watts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** CalDigit - **Color:** TS3 Plus - Space Gray - **Compatible Devices:** MacBook Pro,Computer Or Tablet With Thunderbolt 3 Port,Computer Or Tablet With Thunderbolt 4 Port - **Item Weight:** 1.3 Pounds - **Manufacturer:** CalDigit - **Number of Ports:** 15 - **Product Dimensions:** 5.03"L x 1.85"W x 6.1"H - **Total USB Ports:** 7 - **Wattage:** 85 watts ## Images ![TS3 Plus - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ixkd80hwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the bandwidth of the Display Port? Will it support 2560x1440p at 144hz?** A: I own this dock and I have run the following displays simultaneously: 3440x1440 @ 120Hz, 2560x1440 @ 144Hz. I use ASUS displays and needed to disable "deep sleep" on them for them to wake properly when my laptop wakes. It works great. **Q: 2019 mbp not detecting 4k display. tried dp to hdmi and usbc to hdmi (all ports), neither are working. what are my options?** A: I have two 4K LG monitors plugged into my CalDigit dock using the Display Port (DP) connection on both monitors. I switch between my 2018 MacBook Pro and a 2020 Mac Mini. For one monitor I’m using the display port (DP) connection on the CalDigit dock. For the other monitor I’m using the Thunderbolt 3 (TB3) port on the CalDigit dock (which looks like USB-C, but has a lightning bolt - you have to use that port, not the one marked “USB 10Gbps”). For the DP to DP connection, I’m using a DP to DP cable that I think came with the monitor. For the TB3 to DP connection I’m using a 6 ft Cable Matters TB3 to DP cable (ASN B01J6DT070). A common problem is that “Thunderbolt 3” and “USB-C” have the same port but aren’t the same thing. You must make sure that your port and cable are “Thunderbolt 3 compatible” for it to work with a monitor and/or computer that expects Thunderbolt 3 (like the MacBook Pro). **Q: Does this support charging my iphone independently if my macbook pro is not connected to this dock?** A: The dock can charge your iPhone independently but it will have to be connected to your computer first. It needs the initial connection but can be disconnected afterwards and it will keep charging your iPhone. We also suggest installing the charging driver from our support page which will improve power output for Mac devices. **Q: My monitors have only hdmi ports. is there a way to connect this dock to two 1080p monitors via hdmi?** A: Hi. You need to use a USB-C to HDMI adapter on the secondary thunderbolt port and an active DisplayPort to HDMI adapter. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Swiss Army Knife of Thunderbolt 3 Docks *by L***. on July 17, 2021* About three years ago, after a bad experience with a competitor's docking station, I realized the CalDigit TS3 Plus was what I should have purchased in the first place and ordered one. I am a professional software developer using a 2018 MacBook Pro 15-inch to create iOS apps. For me, that means using lots of screen real estate and having lots of phones connected at once for testing. My main screen is a 30" 2560 x 1600 Dell U3011, with Dell 20" 2007FP 1200 x 1600 screens on either side, rotated to portrait mode. The TS3 Plus drives the 30" screen directly via DisplayPort and one of the 20" screens via a Uni USB-C to HDMI adapter. I'm also using the gigabit Ethernet port, most of the USB ports, and even the optical output port to drive an NAD D 3020 digital integrated amplifier that I use for audio. The TS3 Plus never ceases to amaze me in that all of this just works, with no fuss whatsoever, and all through a single cable, leaving the three other Thunderbolt ports on the computer for whatever else I can come up with. The screens go to sleep when they should and wake up when they should. The battery in the computer charges when it should and doesn't discharge when it shouldn't. The various USB devices charge and communicate. This was not true of the competitor's device, which would lose connection to the screens and periodically drain the computer's battery when it was actually plugged in. In fact, it works so well, I tended to forget exactly what was connected and moved my USB-C Time Machine backup drive from the TS3 Plus back to being directly connected to the computer. Why? Because I would forget to eject it before unplugging that one cable (!) to take my computer on the road, prompting a curt reminder from MacOS that I had committed a no-no. Of course, I could use a Post-It note as a reminder, but why bother when I have so many ports still available? The device also looks good, is solidly built from anodized aluminum like the computer itself and the ports are thoughtfully arranged to reduce cable clutter, with most of them out of sight on the back, where they belong, while retaining just what's needed on the front, where they are easy to reach, for devices that tend to be connected and disconnected frequently, such as headphones, memory cards and a few extra USB ports for anything else that might be needed. I recently had an opportunity to deal with their technical support when the power supply gave up the ghost after years of glitch-free service, and they were easy to reach and provided first rate assistance. In fact, it was so easy to contact them, with zero hold time and instant answering, it made me wonder if they were sitting around bored like those mythical Maytag repair people in the old TV commercials? If so, they are clearly doing something right with their products on the inside as well as the outside. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works perfectly *by -***- on November 26, 2023* For my "work" MacBook Pro, I had an OWC TB3 docking station for a long time. It was... okay. It worked but was a bit finicky, better than almost anything else available when I got it in 2020, but also more expensive than almost anything else back then. But it eventually died due to poor design - the power supply connection was not solid enough and started shorting out inside the unit. My needs are: External monitor (while internal is also on), USB support/power for keyboard, speakers and HD for TimeMachine, and 1Gb or better ethernet. I figured I should be able to get a cheap hub or dock to replace the OWC. But every passive unit (those without their own power supply) and even the powered odd-brand docking systems (Hyrta and Hagibis) were flaky when driving an external monitor and network during zoom calls. By then, I already had on my "personal" 2023 MacBook Pro a CalDigit TS4 (ThunderBolt 4), which is the successor to this model. That is a very very expensive, but super good, docking station. Most of the name-brand docking systems are basically clones of one reference design, including the OWC ThunderBolt 3 unit, but this CalDigit TS3 is, like the TS4, different. And since the "work" Mac doesn't have ThunderBolt 4, I got this. Like the TS4, this excludes build quality. And it works. No drama. Which is all I wanted. It is a LOT more expensive than the passive units (non-powered) I tried, but it hasn't glitched out at all in the two months I've been using it heavily. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic port replicator, lets you do ANYTHING, compensates for poor Macbook Pro design *by J***Y on September 27, 2018* Apple really screwed up the Macbook Pro 13" design by providing only two Thunderbolt ports and no other ports at all. That's fine if you use your Macbook as a toy but if you are using it for work, you need monitors and peripherals and while "anything" can be plugged in to the Thunderbolt ports, that can only be two at a time. If you have two external monitors you can't even plug in the charger! I did a lot of research on port replicators for this laptop and there are very very few available that do a proper job. I wish I stuck with Dell. But I digress. In the end I chose this Caltech dock and I'm very happy. I can just plug in one Thunderbolt cable to my laptop, and I instantly have access to two external 1900x1600 Dell monitors, one of them turned sideways (the dock supports up to 4k with two monitors), my wonderful Cherry MX USB keyboard, my teleconferencing headset, a charging cable for the magic mouse and a bunch of other USB nicknacks. The dock has its own power pack and supplies power to the laptop so I can keep the laptop's own charger at a different location. Most important though is 2 monitors + power. None of the cheaper docks allow you to do this with the 13" Macbook Pro (unless you have the more expensive Macbook with 4 Thunderbolt ports). This dock is expensive, but not more expensive than the very few comparable ones and it seems to be the best one. With this dock I was able to re-use most of my existing cables and only had to buy one expensive special cable. The dock came with the dock-to-laptop cable. I could use my existing DP-to-DP cable for one of the monitors. For the other one I had to buy a Thunderbolt-to-DP cable. The dock has separate microphone and headphone jacks, which happens to be what my headset needs as opposed to the cellphone-style 4-tip single socket that the Macbook has. The dock has LOTS of USB ports, which made me very happy. I do not need any external USB hub. It's such a nice dock, I wish I could buy another one for the other location I use my laptop. But I only have one monitor there, so there are much cheaper alternatives. The high price is the only thing I don't like about this dock. FYI Apple does not do NEARLY as nice a job as Windows at remembering hardware configurations. Every time I re-dock I have to re-configure the monitor arrangement and re-select the Caltech audio device. That's not Caltech's fault, it just does not seem Apple was meant for serious work users. ## Frequently Bought Together - CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock - 87W Charging, 7X USB 3.1 Ports, USB-C Gen 2, DisplayPort, UHS-II SD Card Slot, Gigabit Ethernet for Mac & PC, Thunderbolt 4 Compatible (0.8m/2.62ft Cable) - IVANKY 8K DisplayPort Cable 1.4, VESA Certified DP Cable 6.6ft (8K@60Hz, 4K@144Hz, 2K@240Hz)HBR3 Support 32.4Gbps, HDR, HDCP 2.2, FreeSync G-Sync, Braided Display Port for Gaming Monitor, Graphics, PC - Cable Matters 2-Pack USB C to DisplayPort 1.4 Cable - 6ft, Support 8K@60Hz / 4K@240Hz, Thunderbolt 4 to DisplayPort Cable, Display Port to USB C, Black - Not for Portable USBC Monitor --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/73956301-ts3-plus](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/73956301-ts3-plus) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*