Last Modified: March 4, 2024
The display functions of our docking stations is one of the key features that many users look for. With that being said, different users have different needs when it comes to the refresh rates of their monitors. We’d like to make it clear that our docks are capable of higher refresh rates for those users who need it.
* Please keep in mind that the refresh rates and resolutions that are fully supported for each product are detailed on the product page for your CalDigit device. Higher refresh rates are possible in certain configurations, but results will vary based on individual setup, and all components including all connectors must support the increased capabilities.
Please use the below table to identify the refresh rate capability of our products with a monitor set to a resolution of 2560×1440 (1440P – QHD, WQHD) at 60Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz and 240Hz.
| DisplayPort | Downstream Thunderbolt Ports | Dual Extended | |
| TS4 | Up to 240Hz | Up to 240Hz | Both up to 240Hz |
| Downstream Thunderbolt Ports | Dual Extended | |
| Element Hub | Up to 240Hz | Both up to 240Hz |
| DisplayPort | Downstream Thunderbolt Port | Dual Extended | |
| TS3 Plus | Up to 144Hz | Up to 144Hz | Both up to 144Hz |
| Left HDMI | Right HDMI | Dual Extended | |
| HDMI Mini Dock | Up to 144Hz | Up to 144Hz | Both up to 144Hz |
| Left DisplayPort | Right DisplayPort | Dual Extended | |
| DisplayPort Mini Dock | Up to 144Hz | Up to 144Hz | Both up to 144Hz |
| Left DisplayPort | Right DisplayPort | Dual Extended | |
| USB-C Pro Dock | Up to 120Hz | Up to 144Hz | Up to 120Hz and 144Hz |
| Left HDMI | Right HDMI | Dual Extended | |
| USB-C HDMI Dock | Up to 144Hz | Up to 144Hz | Both up to 144Hz |
| DisplayPort | HDMI | |
| SOHO Dock | Up to 144Hz | Up to 144Hz |
The following table shows the refresh rate capability of our docks with a monitor set to a resolution of 3440×1440 (1440P – UWQHD) at 60Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, and 144Hz.
| DisplayPort | Downstream Thunderbolt Port | Dual Extended | |
| TS3 Plus | Up to 144Hz | Up to 144Hz | Both up to 120Hz |
| Left HDMI | Right HDMI | Dual Extended | |
| HDMI Mini Dock | Up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz | Both up to 120Hz |
| Left DisplayPort | Right DisplayPort | Dual Extended | |
| DisplayPort Mini Dock | Up to 144Hz | Up to 144Hz | Both up to 120Hz |
| Left DisplayPort | Right DisplayPort | Dual Extended | |
| USB-C Pro Dock | Up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz |
| Left HDMI | Right HDMI | Dual Extended | |
| USB-C HDMI Dock | Up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz | Both up to 120Hz |
| DisplayPort | HDMI | |
| SOHO Dock | Up to 120Hz | Up to 100Hz |
Please use the below table to identify the higher refresh rate capability of CalDigit Element Hub with a monitor set to a resolution of 2560×1440 (1440P – QHD, WQHD), 3440×1440 (1440P – UWQHD) and 3840×2160 (2160P – UHD).
| Element Hub | Thunderbolt / USB4 |
| 2560×1440 | Up to 240Hz (239.88) |
| 3440×1440 | Up to 180Hz (179.99) |
| 3840×2160 | Up to 144Hz |
Please use the below table to identify the higher refresh rate capability of CalDigit TS4 with a monitor set to a resolution of 2560×1440 (1440P – QHD, WQHD), 3440×1440 (1440P – UWQHD) and 3840×2160 (2160P – UHD).
| TS4 | DisplayPort | Thunderbolt / USB4 |
| 2560×1440 | Up to 240Hz (239.88) | Up to 240Hz (239.88) |
| 3440×1440 | Up to 240Hz (239.88) | Up to 240Hz (239.88) |
| 3840×2160 | Up to 144Hz | Up to 144Hz |
* Please note that left and right ports are designated based on how they are viewed from the front of the docking station. For instance, on the USB-C Pro Dock, the right DisplayPort is the one which is directly next to the USB-C host port labeled ‘Computer’.
** Your system including OS, GPU, drivers, cables and monitors must support above resolution and refresh rates.
*** Apple M1 / M2 / M3-based Macs including MacBook Pro 13″ and MacBook Air can only support ONE external display. First come first served. M1 Pro / Max / Ultra Macs can support dual monitors from a single Thunderbolt port. M3 MacBook Air can also support dual external monitors up to 5K and 6K when the laptop lid is closed (clamshell mode).
**** Some 4K/144Hz monitors do not have DSC (Display Stream Compression) feature turned on by default. You will need to enable DSC support from monitor’s OSD menu manually.
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