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Laptop · Reviewed 8 September 2026 · Documentation-based, not hands-on testing
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CalDigit TS4
Keep the laptop charger: USB-C input is limited to 65 W.
- Screens
- Check your exact screen combination
- Charging
- The reviewed SKU lists 65 W USB-C input and a 90 W supply. Keep the supplied charger for workloads that need it.
- Software
- No DisplayLink for video
- Cables
- Thunderbolt host cable + screen cables. HDMI screens need suitable video adapters.
Full conditions & sources
The published host interface meets this dock’s connection requirements. This is a specification-based inference, not an Acer-approved pair or a hardware test. Confirm the combined screen modes, firmware and peripherals.
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Plugable TBT4-UDZ
Keep the laptop charger: USB-C input is limited to 65 W.
- Screens
- Check your exact screen combination
- Charging
- The reviewed SKU lists 65 W USB-C input and a 90 W supply. Keep the supplied charger for workloads that need it.
- Software
- No DisplayLink for video
- Cables
- Thunderbolt host cable + HDMI/DisplayPort cables. On Mac, one screen per output group.
Full conditions & sources
The published host interface meets this dock’s connection requirements. This is a specification-based inference, not an Acer-approved pair or a hardware test. Confirm the combined screen modes, firmware and peripherals.
Check model-specific limits. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.
Check model-specific limits
Plugable UD-6950PDH
Needs DisplayLink software.
- Screens
- Up to two DisplayLink screens; confirm modes and software
- Charging
- The reviewed SKU lists 65 W USB-C input and a 90 W supply. Keep the supplied charger for workloads that need it.
- Software
- DisplayLink required
- Cables
- Supplied USB-C host cable + HDMI/DisplayPort cables, one per display group.
Full conditions & sources
A software-display option for the reviewed Windows model; DisplayLink and installation permission are required. Confirm the combined screen modes, firmware and peripherals.
Check model-specific limits. This is a shortlist, not a test of your complete desk.
A useful starting setup for this Acer
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| Match this device | Czech SKU NX.KQ8EC.004, Core i7-13620H; not every Aspire 5 |
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| Computer connection | Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with DisplayPort. Use the dock’s specified host cable, not a charge-only USB-C lead. |
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| First screen on TS4 | Use its DisplayPort output with a DisplayPort monitor. An HDMI monitor needs a correctly directed video adapter. |
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| Second screen on TS4 | Use a downstream Thunderbolt video port and a suitable USB-C video cable/adapter. Ordinary USB-C data ports are not video outputs. |
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| Picture limits | These are cable positions to check. The exact Acer SKU’s combined modes are not established by the dock’s maximum specification. |
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| Charging | The reviewed SKU lists 65 W USB-C input and a 90 W supply. Keep the supplied charger for workloads that need it. |
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| If there is no picture | Test one screen at a time, select its input, and compare a direct USB-C video connection before replacing the dock. |
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See the cable arrangement and troubleshooting steps
Device-specific limits
Czech SKU NX.KQ8EC.004, Core i7-13620H; not every Aspire 5. The reviewed SKU lists 65 W USB-C input and a 90 W supply. Keep the supplied charger for workloads that need it.
Documented direct connection: Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with DisplayPort.
Check one screen without a dockBefore choosing a dock
- Match the entire device name, including processor, generation and chassis variant.
- Record your screen models, inputs and intended resolutions and refresh rates.
- Confirm those screens work together through the proposed dock outputs.
- Check the supplied power adapter, laptop charging requirement and software permission.
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