Nexigo PlayStation 5 DualSense Charger Review: Faster & Better!

In this episode, we unbox and test out the Nexigo Charging Stand for the Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller.

One of the things I really do prefer is to use some sort of charging stand for my wireless controllers. I don't like just having controllers laying around everywhere as they charge. While Sony does have their own charging dock for the PlayStation 5 DualSense Controllers, I'm really not a fan of it. I'd rather have something that I can power from my PS5 directly, and the Sony charge dock requires its own separate power supply. The folks at Nexigo reached out to us recently to see if we'd be interested in checking out their new charging dock, and we were excited to check it out.

The Nexigo Charging Station includes the charge dock itself, 5v/3A output AC adapter, a set of long and short trigger extensions, and a set of thumb stick grips. That AC adapter is key to the performance and fast-charge nature of the dock, as a 3A output is a lot of current! That should significantly reduce the time it takes to charge your DualSense controllers.

One of the biggest differences between the Sony & Nexigo charging docks is how the controller connects to it. Now, both charge through the bottom port, but where Sony's OEM charger uses a retractable pin and contact setup the Nexigo one uses a fixed position. For me, this was much easier to get aligned and plugged in than the DualSense Charge Station. See, with Sony's solution I frequently struggle with getting my controller on and aligned properly due to its designed. The Nexigo was much easier to set the controller on and know that the pins were aligned and locked into place.

The trigger extensions are a unique addition, and there are two different lengths provided. The smaller ones add a decent amount of reach to the triggers, while the long extensions are super long! The extensions adhere to your DualSense controller with double sided tape. There are also a set of analog stick grips included. One is a simple cover which adds dubs to the tops of your analog sticks, and a second one which is massively tall. I don't know that I'll use these myself, but it's nice to have the options.

I did run into one challenge early on in my testing. The Nexigo Charging Dock uses intelligent charging circuitry. This means that if and when your DualSense controller reaches 80% charge the charging dock stops charging to prevent overcharging of your battery. One side effect of this is that if the charging dock is not actively charging the LED indicator strips along the top of the base will shut off. I'd like to see an update for this, as I'd like the LEDs on at all times personally to I can tell, at a glance, that the base has power, similar to the accent LEDs on the PS5 itself.

Why It RoX:
- Included accessory kit
- Intelligent charging circuitry prevents overcharging
- Charges your controllers in less time
- Easier to connect than the Sony OEM dock
- USB-C charger included

What Could be Improved?
- I wish the LEDs were always on
- While easier to plug in than stock, it can still take some time to align
- Same price as OEM

Should You Buy One?
Since it is the same price as the OEM Sony charging dock, it really needs to do things better or different to make it as good or better of a value. It is easier to plug your DualSense controller than stock, and it will charge faster. I do wish the LED strip was a constant-on, and only charging to 80% could reduce the useful playtime. This has a lot going for it, and I'd like to see Nexigo take it to the next level and address these minor concerns to improve overall performance and value.

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