This means you should probably find another way to output to an external display.
Enter theACEFAST GaN PD65W Portable Dock.
Let’s find out.
Steam Deck
Once connected over USB-C, the Steam Deck disabled its internal display.
Nintendo Switch OLED
Like the Steam Deck, once connected, the Switch disabled its internal display.
By design, when the Switch is docked, attached Joy-Con controllers are disabled.
The keyboard and trackpad worked right away as well.
ASUS CX1400CN Chromebook
TheAsus Chromebook CX1didn’t recognize the display at all.
However, the AVA’s touchscreen functionality did not work when connected through the ACEFAST dock.
Hot swapping the USB-C cable between devices could also sometimes cause the display to lose sync and flash.
Even trying different cables didn’t help.
Finally, it’s important to note that the ACEFAST GaN PD65W does tend to run quite warm.
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This is not unusual for a GaN charger and the ACEFAST never gets uncomfortably hot.
Should You Buy the ACEFAST GaN PD65W Portable Dock?
The ACEFAST GaN PD65W is a simple product that delivers on its promises.
The ACEFAST GaN PD65W Portable Dock’s targeted feature set and compact design make it an excellent primary or secondary travel dock, especially as the ecosystem of compatible USB-C-based devices continues to grow.
It’s a broadly compatible and compact USB-C-based charging dock that offers a USB-A port and HDMI output.
As testing showed, not every machine that should be compatible worked well with the ACEFAST’s HDMI feature.
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Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek
Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek
