Which controller charging stations work best for PS5 Pro?

Question

I've been a PlayStation guy since the PS2 days and usually just grab whatever cheap charging dock is on Amazon but I'm having a weird bit of trouble with the PS5 Pro. I managed to snag a Pro last week but my old PowerA dock is being super finicky. It's like the fit is just slightly off now and the charging light keeps blinking red unless I wiggle it forever. I dont know if they changed the shell slightly or if my dock is just dying.

I need a solid cradle that matches the Pro's aesthetics since it's on my main TV stand in my living room. Budget is like $35. Is the official Sony one still the way to go or is there a better third party option that fits the newer DualSense revisions better?

Dread_Curly_vzmn · Accepted Answer

In my experience, you're better off with a brand using the bottom EXT pins instead of USB-C to avoid that wiggling issue. I've tried many docks over the years and these are rock solid:

OIVO PS5 Controller Charging Station 2-Hour Fast Charge

Fast and fits the white aesthetic perfectly.

NexiGo D3 PS5 Controller Charging Station White LED

Super low profile for your TV stand. Both are way more stable than generic clones.

qkhemghvpx · Answer

I've been using the official Sony DualSense Charging Station Official PS5 Accessory since the 2020 launch and its still the best bet. It matches the Pro's look perfectly and works well with every controller revision I've tried. No annoying wiggling to get a charge, just click and go. It's usually $30 and honestly, I'm totally satisfied. Third party docks always seem to fail eventually.

RooRider · Answer

To add to the point above: im dealing with this exact same issue. In my experience nothing fits the Pro right and it is seriously driving me crazy. So frustrating that i cant find an answer.