Cuddoth Charging Dock for Oculus Quest 2 & Meta Quest 2 - Magnetic Docking Station with 2 Rechargeable Batteries, USB-C Charging Cable, and Handle Cover for Headset and Controllers

As virtual reality devices become increasingly popular and as they become integrated into our daily lives numerous accessories are hitting the market that are intended to enhance the total VR experience. The charging station is a good example. It is much nicer to have a special place to put our Meta Quest 2 while we are not using it than to just have it lying around. That special place should include charging during downtime to ensure that our Meta Quest 2 is ready when we are. I own 4 different charging stations. This review will compare 2 of them: The Gamulus Docking Station (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFB9JQVQ) and the Cuddoth Charging Dock (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR9869NQ). Both of the devices tested boast magnetic charging of both the hand controllers and the headset (more about magnetic charging below). Both have separate colored lights to indicate charging level of R, L controllers and headset. Both devices tested have little “light shows”. Both devices employ 1 of a kind, irreplaceable, make it or break it technologies. Both devices are well designed but there are important differences. Hand Controllers: Both devices supply li-ion AA like batteries with custom metal bands on the outside of the battery case (see photo). Both devices employ custom replacement battery covers for the hand controllers. Both devices employ USB-C magnetic connections for the headset. None of these innovations are interchangeable nor are they replaceable. So, if your controller battery fails no replacements are available. If you lose the battery cover it can’t be replaced. If you lose the USB-C magnetic connection for the headset…it cannot be replaced. Let’s look at each device: For the purposes of star rating, I am employing the following criteria for devices that utilize critical componentry (like specialized batteries, battery covers or magnetic inserts and cables): -1 star if it is not a major name brand with an actual website -1 star if the critical componentry is not available to be replaced (e.g. no replacement batteries available) The Gamulus Docking Station has been my personal favorite. As mentioned above it utilizes special batteries that have metal charging bands on 1 side and replacement battery covers on the handles. Once installed the controller snaps neatly into position when placed into the controller charging cradle. An indicator light confirms charging status. The Gamulus Docking Station employs a USB-C male to magnet insert for the headset charging port. A supplied USB-C to magnet cable attaches magnetically to the headset insert. Because the connection is by cable the Gamulus Docking Station is compatible with OEM head straps and auxiliary batteries. The Gamulus might be your best choice if you use an auxiliary battery. You would simply plug the USB-C male to magnet insert into the auxiliary battery and keep the auxiliary battery plugged into the headset as you normally do. Another reason to choose the Gamulus Docking Station is its vertical format. The controller cradles are in the base and the headset rests on a pedestal in between. Because of this configuration the Gamulus Docking Station has a slightly smaller footprint. If you are short on shelf space that might be a real plus. I could not get the Gamulus Docking Station to charge the controllers with grips. It is possible that if you put little holes in your grips in line with the cradle electrical contacts it might charge but I was not willing to mutilate my grips to find out. It seems that Gamulus markets some charging stations that include grips but I was unable to find the Gamulus Grips sold separately. No power cable included. I could find no Gamulus web site. So, I subtracted 1 star I could find no replacement parts for the Gamulus batteries, battery covers, magnetic inserts or magnetic cable so I subtracted an additional star Gamulus Docking Station pros: 1. Compatible with OEM Auxiliary Batteries 2. Smaller Footprint 3. Convenient controller charging cradles Gamulus Docking Station cons: 1. No power cable 2. No replacement batteries available Gamulus Docking Station score: 3 stars The Cuddoth Charging Dock is a close second to the Gamulus Docking Station IMHO. The Cuddoth Charging Dock comes supplied with batteries that are similar to the Gamulus batteries. These batteries are NOT INTERCHANGEABLE with Gamulus. The metal bands are spaced closer together than the metal bands on the Gamulus batteries (see photo). Thus, the battery covers are also not interchangeable. I could not get controllers with grips to even fit into the controller charging cradle let alone get the controllers to charge with the grips on. The Cuddoth Charging Dock supplies a similar USB-C Male to magnet insert that must be plugged into the headset charging port. However, the Gamulus utilizes a North magnet and Cuddoth employs a South magnet (or vice versa). So, these inserts are not interchangeable with each other. When the headset is placed into the Cuddoth headset cradle a built-in magnetic charger on the base makes contact with the magnetic insert on the headset. This system would not be compatible with auxiliary batteries. You would need to disconnect your auxiliary battery from the headset and plug in the magnetic insert. You would need to re charge your auxiliary battery separately. Later, you would need to remove the magnetic insert from the headset charging port (don’t lose it!!!) and plug the auxiliary battery into the headset. WHAT A PAIN! I recommend, for this reason, the Gamulus Charging Station over the Cuddoth Charging Dock if you use an auxiliary battery that you keep plugged in. One advantage of the Cuddoth Charging Dock is its low profile. All three devices (both controllers and the headset) rest in the cradle giving the Cuddoth Charging Dock a lower, more stable center of gravity. You might choose the Cuddoth Charging Dock if you are worried about knocking it over of if you have a wobbly shelf. A USB-C to USB-C power cable is included. I could find no Cuddoth web site. So, I subtracgted 1 star I could find no replacement parts for the Cuddoth including batteries, battery covers or USB-C magnetic inserts, so I subtracted an additional star Cuddoth Charging Dock pros: 1. More stable base 2. Power cable included 3. Convenient controller charging cradles Cuddoth Charging Dock cons: 1. Not compatible with OEM auxiliary batteries 2. No replacement batteries available Cuddoth Charging Dock score: 3 stars

While this is a fantastic charging dock, you need to be mindful that it doesnt work if you have the silicone covers on your headset and grips. Therefore, you have to decide if you want to remove them each time you charge, or select a different charging station. We ended up giving this charging dock to our youngest son, as he doesnt use the silicone grips, and my husband just went back to charging his headset the old-fashioned way. LOL Ultimately, no reflection on the stand...it works as intended and very well.

It doesnt charge very well

This is a must have if you have an Oculus in your household. I no longer have to change batteries for my son (which gets really hard to do with how the handle is made). As soon as my son is done playing, he just sets his controllers and headset down on the charger and is done with it. No cables laying around for charging. Its really great. This dock seems like it is really well made and should last a long time.

My kid burns through batteries at an alarming rate. I saw this when I was supposed to be ordering more and decided to try this instead of buying the batteries. It does what its supposed to. It works with our Oculus and charges quickly. No issues at all in that respect. I think the biggest issue for us is that theres a learning curve. The kids dont always remember to charge after use or dont line it up well every time and it doesnt charge. Im not sure its a good fit for families with kids under 8 or 9 who are responsible for charging because it can be finicky, but I think thats more about the type of technology versus an issue with this particular charging dock. Overall, Im happy with it.

Love this charger so much!! It’s really easy to understand and set up. And it’s sensitive as well. Once I put my VR equipment on it, it’s automatically being charged at once.highly recommend. And the white color match every furniture in my house.

I recently had the pleasure of using a charging dock for my Oculus Quest 2 and Meta Quest 2, and I must say, its a game-changer. This magnetic docking station makes it incredibly easy to keep my headset and controllers charged and organized. The two included rechargeable batteries ensure that I always have a spare battery ready to go, and the USB-C charging cable makes it easy to charge everything up quickly. The magnetic docking station itself is very sleek and looks great on my desk. I also appreciate the handle cover for the headset and controllers, which helps protect them from scratches and damage. The setup was incredibly easy and straightforward, and the dock works flawlessly. However, the charge indicators can be confusing as its not always clear whether the product is charging or not. It would be great if this could be improved in future versions. Overall, I am impressed with this charging dock and would recommend it to anyone who owns an Oculus Quest 2 or Meta Quest 2. Its a must-have accessory that makes charging and organizing your VR equipment a breeze. This product delivers on its promises and is sure to make your VR experience even better.

Nice looking charging dock and display for my Quest 2. It all works great charges the headset and controllers at the same time. Easy to put together too! If you have a Quest you need this!

So this works. Above all it will work and look nice and be a placeholder for your headset instead of just letting it lay around. The VR headset itself mounts perfectly fine and the added USB adapter that is magnet is honestly a great idea. In my opinion, cut off the Controller sides, or make them non-functional, and just holders... and you have a great product. The Controllers however... shady is the best way to put this. The battery is shady, and the grip is shady, and the placement of them is super picky about orientation, and the fact that the slightest movement puts them off the conductors and thus your not charging. I havent had the issue with the half charge, but I dont honest think thats the base as much as it is these dodgy batteries. I cant really suggest this product, but if you are hard up for a cheaper solution to your battery problem... then this CAN work for you.

We followed all of the instructions, including the call-outs regarding how to place the VR components into their respective slots, but the connection is never solid (meaning that a slight shift or subtle movement will turn the charging indicators from red to green). One controller port, in particular, could never reach 100%, no matter how long it sat in that port. It would simply shift from charging, to suddenly not charging, and then back to charging again all night long. We confirmed that the batteries were aligned properly to allow the charging contacts to connect properly to the batteries, but it would trickle charge to a certain percentage, and then go no further. The fundamental requirement for a charging station is that it charge properly. This doesnt do that, so I cannot recommend it.