With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC

Key Points:

• Sharge's new Disk Pro 2 Ultra is a versatile portable SSD that doubles as a 4K HDMI dock and USB-C hub, compatible with devices like laptops, tablets, phones, Steam Deck, and Nintendo Switch models, featuring built-in MagSafe magnets for easy attachment.
• The compact device offers a 4K 144Hz HDMI 2.1 output, USB-A port, SD/microSD card readers, USB-C passthrough charging, and supports up to 8TB of M.2 SSD storage, delivering around 700MB/s write speeds with a budget SSD.
• Power limitations require external USB-C power for demanding tasks like 4K60 ProRes video recording or Nintendo Switch 2 docking, as the Ultra model only routes 3W to the SSD, and the Lite model supports lower HDMI specs and needs more power.
• While the Disk Pro 2 Ultra fixes previous design flaws such as noisy fans, recessed ports, and power-switch issues, occasional minor glitches like monitor dropouts and long Nintendo Switch TV connection delays remain.
• Priced at $75 for early backers on Kickstarter ($89 retail), the Disk Pro 2 Ultra is praised as Sharge’s first highly recommendable drive, combining multiple functionalities in a single, portable device with a solid shipping track record.