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ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces ROG Bulwark Dock and ROG 100W Gaming Charger Dock

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ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the ROG Bulwark Dock (DG300) and the ROG 100 W Gaming Charger Dock (AC100-05). The Bulwark Dock packs 7-in-1 connectivity in a flexible design, allowing users to connect their laptop, ROG Ally, or mobile device to a display and peripherals for a fully-loaded setup. Meanwhile, the ROG 100 W Gaming Charger Dock is the perfect compact charger and connectivity hub for users traveling light.

ROG Bulwark Dock: 7-in-1 connectivity
The ROG Bulwark boasts a diverse assortment of ports to offer users rich connectivity options to accommodate their headset, external monitor, peripherals, and other essential gadgets. The Bulwark Dock supports high-resolution video output via an HDMI 2.1 port, offering up to 4K@144 Hz or 8K@30 Hz visuals for external displays. This allows gamers to experience their ROG Ally, laptop, or mobile devices on a larger screen. In addition, the dock features USB-C with 100-watt Power Delivery, three USB Type-A ports, one Gigabit Ethernet port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack.



The Bulwark Dock flips open to provide a stand for any connected ROG Ally or handheld at an optimal viewing angle, with its anti-slip rubber base ensuring firm footing on any surface. With this dock, a gamer can connect their ROG Ally to an external display, plug in a mouse, keyboard, or gamepad via the dock's ports, and charge the Ally all at the same time. The dock is built for gamers who frequently move their gadgets around and want a quick cable management solution. The dock can also be used while closed when connected to a laptop. A bundled 90°-angle USB-C cable offers convenience that straight cables don't. Plus, the dock features Aura Sync RGB lighting and ROG accents to fit with existing gaming setups. The compact form factor of the Bulwark Dock works well in any setting and looks good alongside a variety of hardware.

ROG 100 W Gaming Charger Dock: Compact charging and connectivity
The ROG 100 W Gaming Charger Dock is a compact all-in-one charger and connectivity hub catering to handheld and mobile devices. Featuring HDMI 2.0, USB-C with Power Delivery, and two USB Type-A ports, it provides on-the-go gamers a wealth of utility. The USB-C port provides 100 W of power while the USB Type-A ports provide 5-10 W for a maximum 110 W of total output to all connected devices. The HDMI 2.0 port enables 4K@60 Hz or 1080p@120 Hz video output to an external display. The bundled one-meter USB-C cable supports power delivery, audio, and display output up to 4K@60 Hz. This compact dock can be used without being plugged into a power source, making it perfect for on-the-go gamers looking for a lightweight docking solution.



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The AC100-05 is the newer 100W version of the existing 65W Charger Dock (AC65-03) which only had one USB-A port and the same HDMI 2.0 output. I got the latter for only $30 (on sale) so not a bad deal by any means.

I found it to be surprisingly quite useful, especially if I need to hook up another mouse or a separate keyboard for various laptops and handhelds also need to charge them. It even works perfectly with a USB-C iPad. And the fact that you can remove it off the AC and without interruption (does not disconnect-reconnect connected accessories) it will continue to be a simple USB+HDMI hub now powered by the host device.
 
The AC100-05 is the newer 100W version of the existing 65W Charger Dock (AC65-03) which only had one USB-A port and the same HDMI 2.0 output. I got the latter for only $30 (on sale) so not a bad deal by any means.

I found it to be surprisingly quite useful, especially if I need to hook up another mouse or a separate keyboard for various laptops and handhelds also need to charge them. It even works perfectly with a USB-C iPad. And the fact that you can remove it off the AC and without interruption (does not disconnect-reconnect connected accessories) it will continue to be a simple USB+HDMI hub now powered by the host device.
The removal part is kind of impressive.
 
The removal part is kind of impressive.
Yeah, when I first got it I assumed that removing it from AC would interrupt the circuit of any connected accessories (HDMI and USB-A) like most other USB-C/TB4 docks. I just tried it again now with my MSI Claw 8 and a Keychron K2 HE connected to a Dell monitor on the AC65-03 and no interruption. Screen stayed on and Windows didn't audio prompt of a disconnecting/reconnecting device.
 
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