ivoler 6-in-1 Aluminum Steam Deck Dock Pro Stand, USB-C Hub with HDMI 2.0 4K@60Hz, 1000M Ethernet, USB 3.0 Port & Charging USB-C Port, Designed for Valve Steam Deck, Compatible with ASUS ROG Ally

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Augmented reality hardware manufacturer XREAL is debuting its next generation glasses, the XREAL Air 2 and XREAL Air 2 Pro today. So whether you’re playing through desktop mode or SteamOS, you’re still going to be getting the same kind of performance, despite the ability to select a 120Hz refresh rate. iVoler is an emerging brand that provides high-quality and best-selling Nintendo, Steam Deck, Smart Phone, and PC accessories to make life better and easier.

But if it doesn’t bother you, this is a great way to bring your Steam Deck experience to the big screen. I did try to jump back into the SteamOS launcher to play Hollow Knight but I kept getting caught in some kind of boot loop so couldn’t finish this test. It measures at 10cm wide with a depth of around 6cm at its deepest which is great for real estate on the desk. In her spare time, Sam likes to live like Stardew Valley by cooking and baking, growing vegetables, and enjoying life in the countryside. There's a lip to stop it from sliding forward, and it blends in well with the Steam Deck itself thanks to its similar color scheme.

The Steam Deck generally has some issues with being docked that require booting up into desktop mode to have more control over resolution and framerate, which of course is not an Ivoler-specific issue. Its design makes your Steam Deck a feature of your setup, whether you're playing at a desk or in the living room.

They sent over their newer refreshed model, which has an aluminum casing compared with their original plastic one. It's never been a problem for me with JSAUX as the intake pulls air in just fine but having the entire thing uncovered is obviously best and so ivoler wins again here. Making the dock a stand as well is a brilliant touch from other USB-C hubs that are available on the market for the likes of MacBooks and other tech.I have been reading elsewhere that many "docks" don't provide enough power to charge the Steam Deck and play games at the same time. When you connect an external 4K monitor, it can provide you sharper and smoother visual experience, so you can enjoy the visual feast on your games. ports with up to 5Gbps data transmission, and one angled USB-C cable fitting angled connection for the Steam Deck device. Now granted, looking at the packaging and the address and contact details on the back of the box, it’s not pristine, it’s not marketed well, and it’s certainly not packaged well.

Having such an integral part being non-replaceable just seems like a waste when it could’ve been a smaller USB C to USB C. The only niggle is the need to put in and take out the power connector from the top of the Deck each time you use it. To further bolster your Steam Deck setup, check out our guides to the best Steam Deck headsets , and best gaming monitors to elevate your immersion. Does its NXTPAPER technology make it an adequate blend of Android tablet and e-reader for enhanced productivity? But i only really use two screens for work, and 'just' having one screen output on the dock is sufficient for gaming (ey.My (now kind of old) pc has two screens, so i could make use of the display port output (that is: replace my pc). iVoler has designed this dock to be lightweight and portable, and I can easily see myself chucking it in a bag along with my Steam Deck to take to hotels or a friend's house. Not that it made a blind bit of difference anyway, as testing God of War running at 1440p on its original graphics settings is nigh-on unplayable, garnering a minuscule average of 15fps.

There are a few small rubber feet on the base to avoid any slipping around your desk, and your Steam Deck can fit right in the front slot with ease.

When you connect an external 4K monitor (1080P), it can provide you sharper and smoother visual experience, so you can enjoy the visual feast on your games. But if the dock is not plugged into power, it outputs 4K and audio as it should, and I can then plug in the power adapter after the Deck is already connected to the dock. If you’re looking for something more budget, ivoler also offer a plastic dock that lacks an ethernet port, and a HDMI 1.