Bemkiru Portable Travel Dock

Hardware Type: Dock

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Review:

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

In late 2025, Nintendo updated the firmware for the Nintendo Switch 2 in a way that made the overwhelming majority of Nintendo Switch 2 docks stop working with the hybrid console. They claimed this was an unintentional side-effect of the update, but even if that’s true, I can’t imagine that Nintendo was very bothered by their update effectively making the majority of their competition in this market useless, when the dock they’re selling costs a staggering $120 and other docks were selling for a fraction of that amount.

Of the third-party Nintendo Switch 2 docks I tested, only one dock remained unaffected by the update, the Antank S3 Max TV Dock Station. While it’s nice to have an alternative to Nintendo’s own overpriced dock, Antank’s dock was still less than ideal – it was still a bit large (though not nearly as large as Nintendo’s dock), it was pricier than other third-party docks, and unlike those other third-party docks, it didn’t work with the original Nintendo Switch.

However, third-party manufacturers seem to be starting to adapt to Nintendo’s sabotage (intentional or not), and the first of these I’ve managed to find is the Bemkiru Portable Travel Dock. And I’ll cut to the chase right now – this dock works just fine with both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, even after the Nintendo Switch 2 update that killed compatibility with other docks. However, it’s clear that Bemkiru had to go out of their way to make this happen.

Included with the dock is a tiny 120MB USB thumb drive, compatible with PC and Mac, which includes updated drivers for the dock, as well as video instructions on how to install those drivers. This was super-easy to use, and didn’t take long at all. However, it’s impressive that this is here at all, because the inclusion of a thumb drive with updated drivers definitely seems like a last-minute fix to save this dock from Nintendo’s disastrous update.

Once this update is done, this dock acts pretty much exactly the same as the Fliresy Switch 2 Dock, except this dock still works. As such, I’ll be reusing most of the text from that review here. The Bemkiru Portable Travel Dock, as with that one, repurposes the same design as one I’ve already reviewed for the original Nintendo Switch, the Dnkeaur Switch Dock.

The first thing you should know about the Bemkiru Portable Travel Dock, other than that it still works post-update, 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 $20 Fliresy dock puts this dock at under 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 Bemkiru’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, 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 Bemkiru’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.

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 ROG Ally and Legion GO, though curiously it also claims it cannot be used with a Steam Deck. I’ll have to take their word for it, as I have none of these platforms to test it with. However, I was able to test it with my Android phone, which connected instantly.

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 Bemkiru Portable Travel 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 very low price. If you’re looking for a portable dock for either Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2, this is absolutely worth a consideration.

tl;dr – The Bemkiru Portable Travel 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. And since it works even after Nintendo’s late 2025 Switch 2 firmware update, this is currently one of your few choices for a Switch 2 dock anyway.

Grade: A-

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