GuliKit’s Switch 2 TV dock gives me one feature I’ve missed when traveling

When traveling, GuliKit's Switch 2 TV dock offers a solution that closely resembles Nintendo's but with a few key differences. While Nintendo didn't design their dock with travel in mind, GuliKit's travel dock provides a stand for the console, which is a feature Genki's Covert Dock had but was unable to replicate when Nintendo broke compatibility with the Switch 2.

The GuliKit dock is less than half the price of Genki's and is made of plastic, but its design is convincing enough to fool the eye, making it feel like a metal block. However, it's significantly lighter than expected, which is actually beneficial for travelers who tend to overpack. The dock's design is larger than the Genki dock but not bulky, and it positions the console at a slight backward angle to prevent it from falling off.

A magnetic cover protects the USB-C connector, but its weak magnets make it easy to accidentally dislodge. The dock has four rubber feet on the underside to prevent sliding and a sliding switch that extends the USB-C connector for consoles in protective cases, though this feature is not particularly useful as it only slightly changes the connector's angle.

The dock also has 4K/60Hz HDMI, USB-A for charging accessories, and a USB-C port for connecting an adapter with up to 100W of power delivery. GuliKit's dock requires you to supply your own power adapter, unlike Genki's, which has one built-in. This could be a downside for some, but for travelers with multiple adapters, it's not an issue.

The dock also has a button to turn off dock mode and video output, making the Switch charge faster when in handheld mode. While GuliKit's solution is slightly bulkier than Genki's and Jsaux's options, it offers most of the functionality of the bundled Nintendo dock at a much lower price point of $29.99, even when factoring in the cost of additional cables and adapters.