Fliresy Switch 2 Dock

Hardware Type: Dock

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Review:

(Note: This product was received at no cost for review via the Amazon Vine program.)

(Note: An extremely similar product like this is also sold under the brand names Qihiben and Tnatra.)

(Note: I have heard that a recent Nintendo Switch 2 update has caused problem with third-party docks. I should note that this review was written before this update was released. Returning to this review, I can confirm that an updated Nintendo Switch 2 WILL NOT work with this dock. I will update this review if anything changes, but for now I do not recommend getting this dock if you want to use it with a Nintendo Switch 2.)

With the official Nintendo Switch 2 dock costing a whopping $120 and being uncomfortable large for transport given that this is a portable game system, it’s no surprise that we’d see third parties offer smaller and less expensive solutions. And given that the original Nintendo Switch had much the same issues (if not to the same extent), it’s no surprise that we would see many of those same solutions repurposed for Nintendo Switch 2.

As such, I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised to see the Fliresy Switch 2 Dock, a Dock that repurposes the same design as one I’ve already reviewed, the Dnkeaur Switch Dock. Fliresy (which may well be the same company as Dnkeaur operating under a different name, a common practice among Amazon accessory manufacturers) has produced something so similar, in fact, that it even brings with it the ability to hook up with the original Nintendo Switch as well (the original model and OLED model, not the Nintendo Switch Lite, which cannot dock).

The first thing you should know about the Fliresy Switch 2 Dock is that it comes bare-bones. There’s no AC adapter, no HDMI cable, or any other sorts of cables. It’s just the dock itself and a small instruction manual. This means that you’ll need to provide your own AC adapter and cables to use it. And you should be aware that the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 both have different power consumption needs, meaning that you need an AC adapter specific to the device you’ll be using – this is important, because using the wrong AC adapter could irreparably damage your game console.

The good news is, regardless of whether you’re looking to hook up a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2, you already have all of this – it came in the box with the console. However, if you’re looking at this as a secondary dock, you’ll have to pay extra. Just for Nintendo’s official Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter alone, that means adding an extra $35 to the price tag, and an AC adapter for the original Nintendo Switch costs $30. However, even adding this price tag to the $30 Fliresy dock puts this dock at just over half the price of Nintendo’s Switch 2 dock, making this a massive savings over Nintendo’s dock.

However, the massive reduction in both price and size has some major downsides. For one thing, the number of available ports on this device is just about the bare minimum. All you get (in addition to the built-in USB-C cable to plug into your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2) is a USB-C port for the AC adapter, an HDMI port to get the signal to a TV or monitor, and one USB 3.0 port to plug in a controller or another accessory. This means you’re not only losing one of the USB ports that Nintendo’s dock has, you’re also losing the ethernet port, meaning that if you want to use this dock to connect to a wired network, you’ll need to purchase an additional USB-to-ethernet adaptor to use up the only spare USB port on this dock.

That’s not the only issue here. While Fliresy’s dock does support a 4K resolution, it will only support up to 60FPS framerates, meaning that if players are looking to enjoy any 120FPS games on Nintendo Switch 2 (once games like this release, anyway – currently the only one is Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour), they won’t be able to do so using this dock.

Despite those issues, I would argue that the benefits here far outweigh the flaws. Not only is the price far more affordable, but Fliresy’s dock is absolutely tiny next to the hulking monstrosity that is Nintendo’s official Switch 2 Dock. If you’re looking for a dock for travel, this is going to be a very tempting choice. Its compatibility with both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 is also a great selling point, for those who haven’t upgraded to Nintendo Switch 2 yet but plan to do so in the future, or for those who have opted to hold onto both game systems for one reason or another.

I can say in my time using and testing this dock, it worked fine with both the original Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 (again, I swapped out the AC adapter when changing consoles), with a good quality picture and no problems I noticed like overheating. And truth be told, I think many players would have a hard time distinguishing 60FPS and 120FPS framerates anyway, so losing 120FPS framerates with this dock doesn’t seem like a major loss.

In addition to the Nintendo Switch platforms, Fliresy’s dock is also compatible with all USB C devices with video output function. The Amazon sales page lists iPhone, iPad, and Macbook, none of which I could test, but I was able to test it with my Android smartphone, which docked flawlessly with the device. That said, it’s not super-convenient for this purpose, as the cord separating the device from the main box of the dock is pretty short, and if you’re holding a smartphone to use it while docked, the dock itself will be dangling a few inches from your hands.

All said, clearly the Fliresy Switch 2 Dock has its fair share of flaws. The lack of a necessary AC adapter and HDMI cable, the extremely limited number of ports, the short device cable, and the 60FPS cap are all disappointing. However, I will once again say I think these are strongly outweighed by the extreme flexibility of the number of devices this dock can work with, the tiny size, and the low price. If you’re looking for a portable dock for either Nintendo Switch, this is absolutely worth a consideration.

tl;dr – The Fliresy Switch 2 Dock is a Dock for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that’s very small, versatile, and inexpensive. And while it lacks a necessary HDMI cable and AC adapter (depending on the device you’re using), has a small number of ports, and a frustratingly short device cable, I think the pros here well outweigh the cons. Especially if you’re looking for a dock to bring with you for travel, this is well worth a look.

Grade: B+ (N/A)

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