Don't Buy the Steam Deck Dock - Buy This Instead!

Today, let's talk Docks! Specifically, Docks for the Steam Deck. Valve has recently unveiled their first-party dock, and I have to say I think it's a bad deal. There are plenty of cheaper options, and the features it offers aren't very compelling. So today, I'll show you guys what I recommend instead of the Steam Deck Dock.

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[max_]

one thing thats not mentioned here is that the official steam deck dock fits into the carrying case that comes with the steam deck, while most 3rd party docks are too big.

[Kianfox]

I saw a latency test where the official dock scored the highest in low latency. Convinced me to get the official :)

[geodarkknight]

Bro screw all those docks especially jsaux... never going with a 3rd party brand again... I had to return a jsaux dock and now I have to return a second one... they are hot garbage, literally. The jsaux m.2 dock got super hot and over heated my steam deck. Yup... no thanks. I'll pay the $90 bucks for the official valve dock.

[jamiewilliams]

I don’t consider the Steam Deck Dock to be a waste of money. It comes with first party updates. it comes with a charger. And most importantly, it’s supports dual monitors. I feel like that last one is one everyone keeps missing. I keep going to different reviews were they say I can get a cheaper product on Amazon but those only support one monitor….

[natevirtual]

The thing about getting the Valve Steam Deck Dock is it gets official software updates.

[Hboogie]

Buy the official dock to support Valve because they deserve it.

[geoded]

I hummed over whether to get a third party vs official dock and ultimately went for the official one. Not because it offers any particularly meaningful differences but just because it's first party and I already felt like my 64GB deck was a steal. Can definitely see why people would get a third party one, they're 99% the same and ultimately the point of the steam deck is for it to be an "open" product that works with as much as possible.

[matthewhardwick]

I'm not really a huge fan of handheld devices. But since Steam Deck is essentially a computer with endless potential I'm definitely interested in getting one. It's also affordable which is great for me 😅

[CasualtiesOfGaming]

I respectfully disagree. I have an ivolor dock and for now that's fine but valve has a history of supporting things with software updates for along time even after they've discontinued them. We don't know what these other companies may or may not do

[S-]

The official dock is definitely worth the money

[ZackeryMccoy-de]

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[theoldtechhandheldtinkerer]

I agree to disagree, the Steam Deck Dock has advantages, for one, it receives firmware updates by Valve that are easy to install and also, by ordering it you receive a second charger, identical to the one that came with your deck. Also, I don't need to have that many devices connected to my Deck in docked mode, I have one 2.4 Ghz dongle for my xbox controllers, all running of the same dongle and maybe an external hard-drive, that way I still have one free USB port. And the biggest reason for me, it's from Valve, not some company I never heard before, well at least before the Steam Deck came out, I just trust Valve more in regards of quickly fixing an issue and also having good RMA policies, 99€ I think is a good deal.
3:07 You don't need to change the desktop resolution, just change the game settings.

[FuJhen]

VRR through displayport is enough of a reason to go with the official dock in my opinion

[jc]

If you add up the price of a third party hub + 45w charger and usb-c cable, its pretty much the same as the cost of the official steam deck dock (that comes with a charger and cable).

[ZachDxn]

Your script was SUPER well written, good job!

[Helios.vfx.]

Have you seen the "Baseus USB C 6-in-1 Docking Station for Steam Deck" ?

[kingdandre]

Got excited for the WD19. Had an extra around the house from an old work project lol

[torym.carter]

Great video very informative. keep up the great work!

[bassackwards]

You seem to be missing the point of the steam deck dock. It supports dual displays and has first party firmware updates straight from valve. Also, third party docks tend to have compatibility issues.

[diclo]

Valve said that they worked on compatibility ... That's why we can use whatever doc with zero problems