The CalDigit Element Hub features a solid build with an aluminum enclosure. 2.62-foot (0.8-meter) Thunderbolt 4 cable and 150W power supply come in the box.Daisy-chain support for Thunderbolt, USB4, and USB-C devices.Support for one display up to 6K at 60Hz (all Macs), dual 4K displays at 60Hz (Intel Macs).3x Thunderbolt 4/USB4/USB-C ports with data up to 40Gbps and 18W power.4x USB-A ports with 10Gbps data speeds (USB 3.2 gen 2) and 7.5W power output.Compact form factor at just 4.48 x 2.75 x 0.7-inches (114 x 70 x 18mm).The new CalDigit Element Thunderbolt 4 Hub is a great add to any Mac, but it’s particularly compelling for M1 MacBook Air and Pro users as they only come with two Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports. While the overall top speed of Thunderbolt 4 is the same as Thunderbolt 3 at 40Gbps, there are a number of improvements like PCIe connections doubling to 32Gbps (previously 16Gbps), cable simplification, improved display support, and more.

We’ve been testing out this small and powerful Thunderbolt 4 hub for a few weeks with an M1 Mac, read on for our full review.Īpple’s 2020 M1 Macs are the first from the company to support Thunderbolt 4/USB4. And speaking of questions, if this list doesn’t answer all of yours, contact us at and we can help you find that perfect solution.CalDigit launched its new Element Hub last month as a compact way to add plenty of USB-A legacy ports to Macs as well as the latest I/O thanks to Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports. And, to make things a little easier, we’ve grouped them by category based on the questions we most often receive. In this guide, we’ve put together a list of options to best meet your needs. Like, what’s the difference between hubs and docks? What connection type is on your monitor? And most importantly, M1 and M2 Macbooks only support 1 external display, how do you get around that limitation? When picking a hub or docking station, there’s a lot to consider. Congratulations, you’re ready to start shopping for a hub or docking station. If you hadn’t already considered it, by now you’ve noticed you have more screens and peripherals to plug into your laptop than your laptop has available ports. And now, after all the consideration and waiting, you have that new M2-powered MacBook. Then, finally, you proceeded to checkout. You probably even added it to your cart once or twice. You went to the website a few dozen times.

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