CalDigit Element Hub (Thunderbolt 4) compatibility

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All dock models

Connect the computer
USB-C-shaped port marked Computer
Screens
Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters.
Charging
Up to 60 W host charging. The 150 W supply also powers hub functions and peripherals.

Connection family: thunderbolt. Published host-delivery ceiling: 60 W. Actual delivery depends on the host.

Devices with documented options

Some rows establish a supported model; others establish only a connection to investigate. Read the evidence column. Monitor modes and charging are separate checks.

DeviceEvidenceConditions
MacBook Air 13-inch M2 (2022)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Air 13-inch M3Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. Close the lid and meet the exact Mac’s power, input-device and macOS requirements for two native screens. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Air 13-inch M4Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro (2023)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Max (2023)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Pro (2024)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 Max (2024)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 IntelConfirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 (Intel)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
Dell XPS 13 9340 (Intel)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
HP EliteBook 840 G10Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Air M1 (2020)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 14-inch M2 Pro (2023)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro (2023)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 14-inch M2 Max (2023)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Max (2023)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Pro (2023)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max (2023)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Pro (2024)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 16-inch M4 Max (2024)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 (2024)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 (2023)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. Close the lid and meet the exact Mac’s power, input-device and macOS requirements for two native screens. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Air 15-inch M2 (2023)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Air 15-inch M3 (2024)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. Close the lid and meet the exact Mac’s power, input-device and macOS requirements for two native screens. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Air 15-inch M4 (2025)Confirm model-specific limitsThree downstream sockets do not create three independent native screens. The display table and host’s native count still control the result. Up to two displays on supported hosts. HDMI and DisplayPort screens need suitable USB-C video adapters. This shortlist connects documented specifications; confirm the exact screen modes and charging.
MacBook Air 13-inch M5Confirm model-specific limitsThe exact model’s published video interface meets the dock’s host requirements. This is an inference from separate specifications, not a manufacturer-approved pair or a hardware test. Confirm screen modes, charging, firmware and peripherals.
MacBook Air 15-inch M5Confirm model-specific limitsThe exact model’s published video interface meets the dock’s host requirements. This is an inference from separate specifications, not a manufacturer-approved pair or a hardware test. Confirm screen modes, charging, firmware and peripherals.
MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 (base chip)Confirm model-specific limitsThe exact model’s published video interface meets the dock’s host requirements. This is an inference from separate specifications, not a manufacturer-approved pair or a hardware test. Confirm screen modes, charging, firmware and peripherals.
MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 ProConfirm model-specific limitsThe exact model’s published video interface meets the dock’s host requirements. This is an inference from separate specifications, not a manufacturer-approved pair or a hardware test. Confirm screen modes, charging, firmware and peripherals.
MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 ProConfirm model-specific limitsThe exact model’s published video interface meets the dock’s host requirements. This is an inference from separate specifications, not a manufacturer-approved pair or a hardware test. Confirm screen modes, charging, firmware and peripherals.
MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 MaxConfirm model-specific limitsThe exact model’s published video interface meets the dock’s host requirements. This is an inference from separate specifications, not a manufacturer-approved pair or a hardware test. Confirm screen modes, charging, firmware and peripherals.
MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 MaxConfirm model-specific limitsThe exact model’s published video interface meets the dock’s host requirements. This is an inference from separate specifications, not a manufacturer-approved pair or a hardware test. Confirm screen modes, charging, firmware and peripherals.

Setup and sources

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