Dock's for Oled 1 TB version?

Submitted ⁨⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨Qual@lemmy.world⁩ to ⁨steamdeck@sopuli.xyz⁩

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Hey folks. I have been wondering about buying a dock or USB hub for my steam deck oled for a while now. That way I can connect and use a mouse and keyboard. The problem is that I don’t know which one to buy. The official one is not only expensive but also a bit bulky for my use. I would like to have a mini option. What are your recommendations for someone like me?

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thorbot@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
I’m probably just cynical but I strongly advise against using some shitty Chinese named adapter like this. They are prone to overheating or causing other problems and just generally don’t last long. Amazon is full of these Chinese named products made by ORKGHY or YHBLO and they disappear after 6 months, only to the replaced by another bullshit name Chinese company and you can’t return it. Go with Anker or another known name brand that doesn’t recycle its name every 6 months if you want a dock that works for years. I use this one and it’s the same price as the cheap ones and is rock solid.

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- Qual@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  You do have a point. I agree with you in that one. I’m looking more for something with portability, so the one you posted seems like a good option. Since I don’t need a bulky dock like the official version or the other ones around.
  
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  - polysics@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    Anker 332 USB-C Hub (5-in-1) with 4K HDMI Display, 5Gbps - and 2 5Gbps USB-A Data Ports and for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Dell XPS, Lenovo Thinkpad, HP Laptops and More a.co/d/0GivPgb
    
    Just got this one and it’s TINY. I have the other one that the guy above posted and I needed a second one so I got this because sale. If you don’t need external SD card support then this one is great.
    
    They are both great by the way but this one again, is super dupes portable.
    
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  - thorbot@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    I’m glad I could help, it is very small and portable and works great
    
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helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
Pay attention to the cables you use too.

An old hdmi 1.0 isn’t going to get you 4k@240Hz.

I don’t know what specs the steam deck/your display are actually capable of, so no specific recommendations.

I like cables from ‘Cables Matter’ on Amazon. Nothing I’ve gotten from them has felt cheap or failed to live up to whatever its specs are.

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Da_Boom@iusearchlinux.fyi ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
I just bought the JSAUX one - the one with the stand.

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- Qual@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  Yeah, I don’t need a stand. My case already has it so I would be better with just a mini version of that without the stand.
  
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rotopenguin@infosec.pub ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
That’s the first dock I’ve seen with a removable cable. You can actually switch it out with a longer cable, or a cable with a right-angle end. Not bad, not bad at all.

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proper@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
I would recommend something with an ethernet port as well.

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- InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  This is a good point.
  
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nimmo@lem.nimmog.uk ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
If the extra charger that covers with the official dock doesn’t work to you (fair enough since you mention that portability is key) I backed the jsaux case on Kickstarter and am quite happy with us: jsaux.com/…/omnicase-2-storage-docking-station?va…

I got the pro version, but there’s no reason that you can’t get the standard one and it came with a nice little travel pouch, but I don’t know if that covers with the ices you buy directly.

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- Qual@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  Seeing that I can use any other charger that is 45W then I don’t need the one of valves. I just can not justify the €90 just for valve support and a charger. Is good to have firmware updates, but I don’t need that. If the product works and is half the price and can be moved from place to place quickly then I’m good.
  
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fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
The biggest issue is video delay. Most docks are terrible. There’s a good YouTube video out there where a guy compares a bunch for steam deck and gives good options.

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- Mkengine@feddit.de ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  I could not find it, can you provide a link please?
  
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  - fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    youtu.be/e2d57mPVV6w?si=3YNGrZgLo5FbdVGH
    
    I chose this one and have been happy. a.co/d/7MdELCU
    
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helenslunch@feddit.nl ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
The official one is more expensive but guaranteed to work, as well as have regular firmware updates. And support from Valve if you have issues.

I already had a fancy Anker one for my laptop so that’s what I use and it works fine.

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- Qual@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  That is good and all, but that thing is to bulky for my needs. I need something that I can quickly move from place to place.
  
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CalcProgrammer1@lemmy.ml ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
Any dock that lists Steam Deck support and has the ports you want should be fine honestly. USB C docks are very standardized, so as long as it supports 45W charging or more it’ll almost certainly be fine. I have a bunch of different docks and they all work fine with the Deck. The OLED model doesn’t change this either, any dock that works with the original should work with the OLED.

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- iltoroargento@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  Doesn’t the OLED need a higher watt power supply? Like 65W or something? I don’t remember the specs, but that would be something to be aware of, too.
  
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  - rotopenguin@infosec.pub ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    I think the big change is the OLED has a better charger chip, particularly in that it doesn’t get crazy-hot when it’s working. It may be able to charge faster than the OG just on account of the charger chip not hitting its thermal limit, but it won’t go beyond what it negotiated with the supply.
    
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Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
I use this ivoler dock. It works well, is very cheap, and has a larger deck slot than most other docks so you can use a deck in a case with it (Spigen and Jsaux mod cases both work, although the modcase’s kickstand gets in the way a little).

The only downside is that it doesn’t have an Ethernet port. This wasn’t a concern for me (I get strong wifi where I’m at, and have a USB Ethernet adapter if I need it), and I wanted a cheaper dock over one with Ethernet.

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Petter1@lemm.ee ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
I don’t have a steamdeck, but I guess it is the same as for any Linux device (your storage option should not matter). I’d say most important is the video out spec, like what resolution and how many hz (ideally the same as your TV) and how many USB ports it has. I’m full on USB C guy, so I’d value those more than legacy USB A.

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Fallen114@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
I use this one: a.co/d/hPfJJik

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iltoroargento@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
This is a really cool one you’ve posted. And at a good price point. I’ve shelled out much more for a really nice one for my laptop a few years ago. It’s an anker 11 in 1 and cost somewhere around $80-$100 (USD) if I remember correctly. It has way more than I need but I liked the idea of being able to connect to Ethernet and either display port or HDMI with my laptop. I use this one for my steam deck, too.

About a little while ago, I got an anker 6 in 1 for travel, and this is a lot cheaper, I think it was knocked down to $30 or so when I got it.

I like these ones because they are pretty durable and I have a preference for braided cables, but there are likely a lot of other great options around by now.

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- Qual@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
  Yeah. I have a case so a docking station is a bit of a no go for me. That is why I’m looking for portability now.
  
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  - iltoroargento@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
    Totally. Yeah, I’d recommend dongles like you and I both posted, then. I will say that yours looks pretty solid in that it can rest flat when the deck is propped up. Both of mine kinda hang off the top of the deck and bend, but it’s really a more cosmetic thing that I’m fine with.
    
    Like another comment or said, it’s definitely more important to check out the video specs and all that, but you can get a solid one for $20-$40 now, easily.
    
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