Just don’t expect it to fix all of the heating issues that either handheld faces.
This is often the case for portable gaming systems, especially those with screens.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible thanks to a review unit provided by Unitek.
The Unitek Cooling Dock offers three USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, and an ethernet port.
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It doesn’t take up much space and can fit on your desk or TV stand.
It’s also possible that Unitek’s Cooling Dock can go on sale for less as time goes on.
This more costly dock is currently only available to purchase from Unitek’s website itself.
I was disappointed to find that the dock had an HDMI 2.0 port rather than an HDMI 2.1.
But if your handheld doesn’t support those features then this won’t be a problem.
Simply by virtue of the Cooling Dock being on, they can reach up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit.
Unitek Cooling Dock: How well does it actually cool the ROG Ally?
However, Unitek’s accessory does work effectively to cool the area it’s intended for.
For the purposes of this test, I focused on the top fan speed effects.
However, the Unitek Cooling Dock definitely doesn’t fix the microSD card slot issue.
Unfortunately, I find that the Unitek Cooling Dock’s front RGB falls in the latter category.
It’s really just a big flashy distraction.
However, I do like the effect of the RGB lighting on the fan in the back.
Plus, there’s something mesmerizing about watching the colors change while the fan spins.
Unitek Cooling Dock: Should you buy one?
The compact shape and variety of ports also make the dock very useful.
The Unitek Cooling Dock offers three USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, and an ethernet port.
The ROG Ally gets the hottest when playing on its own display while in Turbo mode and plugged in.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
The ROG Ally’s display doesn’t get nearly as hot if it’s played in docked mode with game visuals showing up on a TV or monitor.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
The vents are one of the hottest parts of the ROG Ally, reaching up to 139° F in my testing.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
The ROG Ally charging area also gets extremely hot, reaching up to 139° F in my testing.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
The ROG Ally’s hot vents can cause microSD cards to overheat and malfunction.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
After running for just a few minutes with no Cooling Dock fan, the ROG Ally backside warms up.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
If the ROG Ally has been using the Cooling Dock’s fan then the backside is a lot cooler.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
The Unitek Cooling Dock does not cool the ROG Ally’s microSD card slot area.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Unitek Cooling Dock features RGB lighting that cycles through colors. It works with ROG Ally and Steam Deck.
The Syntech 6-in-1 Docking Station connecting an ROG Ally to a PC.
