CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 dock is about as good as it gets

Workstation in a box.

Thunderbolt 3 is the speedy data transfer standard that uses a USB-C form factor to deliver up to 40Gbps transfer speeds and 100W charging. Thanks to the versatility of this standard ― you can use it to connect dual monitors one minute and use it the next to charge your laptop ― it's becoming more common on modern Ultrabooks. It's a necessary unifying step that will eventually cut out a lot of other protocols, but there are a couple of problems to contend with. Your peripherals, like your monitor, keyboard, and mouse, aren't likely all using Thunderbolt 3 (or even USB-C), and your laptop doesn't likely have enough ports to connect all your devices at your workstation.

The solution is a Thunderbolt 3 docking station. Ideally, you want a wide and plentiful port selection, and you want something that can power and charge your laptop. The CalDigit TS3 Plus I have here seems to check the boxes at first glance, but how well does it perform and is it right for your home or office?

Thunderbolt 3 dock