Hands-on with the DockCase Mount Ling 2 Pro — handheld dock with a built-in capture card and space for up to 4TB of NVMe storage
The Mount Ling 2 Pro is a dock for Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, or other PC handhelds that doubles as a capture card and a vehicle for up to 4TB of NVMe SSD storage.
DockCase has recently launched its Mount Ling 2 Pro, a handheld dock with a built-in capture card and space for up to 4TB of NVMe storage. This dock is designed for handheld gaming devices like the Steam Deck and Switch 2, providing an additional enclosure for an NVMe SSD and a game capture device. The Mount Ling 2 Pro is priced at $109 for the standard version and $149 for the Pro version, with prices set to rise to $199 and $249 after the early bird deals.
DockCase claims that this dock is the world's first "smart creator dock," offering additional inputs, a stand, and capture capabilities for handheld devices.
The Mount Ling 2 Pro's main selling point is its internal M.2 slot, which supports up to 4TB of NVMe storage drives, including 2280, 2242, and 2230-sized drives. This feature makes it a useful dock for PC-adjacent handhelds running Windows or Linux, providing an expensive but convenient solution for storage, capture, and port expandability.
However, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 users, the usefulness is less clear. The SSD cannot be used with these platforms, and Nintendo's frequent system updates could potentially disrupt HDMI passthrough and the dock's capture function.
The dock supports various handheld devices, including the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Switch, Switch 2, and other Windows- or Linux-based handhelds. It connects to these devices via USB 3.2 Gen Type-C, offering up to 100W power, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, and a USB 2.0 port. An additional USB-C connection serves as a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port on the Mount Ling 2 version, while it becomes the capture card output on the Pro model.
The dock is primarily constructed from plastic but features a silicone layer underneath for proper handheld support, with grooves to accommodate different handheld sizes. It also includes a 40mm fan for cooling and a single 40mm optical audio output. Although a 3.5mm audio jack would have been appreciated, the optical output serves as a useful alternative.
Setting up the Mount Ling 2 Pro dock involves connecting the necessary devices and ensuring a stable connection. The dock provides an overview of HDMI, SSD, and power information on its main screen. Quick-access settings allow users to monitor HDMI, SSD, and USB connections, while a full settings menu offers additional options, including fan speed adjustments and lighting choices.
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