Sharge Disk Pro 2 Ultra Delivers Compact SSD Docking With High-Speed Connectivity and Active Cooling
The magnetic SSD dock combines HDMI 2.1 support, 80W passthrough charging, and card reader slots in a transparent enclosure, though its 10 Gbps interface remains the primary constraint.
Sharge's latest offering includes integrated SD and MicroSD card slots alongside its core SSD functionality. The device's primary bottleneck stems from its 10 Gbps connection speed.
The manufacturer has released the Disk Pro 2 in two distinct configurations. The Lite variant features HDMI 2.0 capability (4K@60 Hz) paired with 5W baseline power consumption, while the Disk Pro Ultra—the unit under review here—incorporates HDMI 2.1 (supporting 4K@144 Hz or 8K@30 Hz), reduced 1.5W minimum power requirements, and an upgraded card reader. The product page details the complete specification differences, including visible internal components accessible through the transparent chassis.
The attached cable doubles as a lanyard attachment point, offering convenience for storage and retrieval. However, reliance on the USB-C connector alone means it functions best as a simple hanging solution rather than a secure carrying mechanism.
Testing with Lexar's 710 SSD
Users can install virtually any compatible SSD, with performance varying based on the selected drive and the 10 Gbps interface ceiling. Testing employed the Lexar drive provided by the manufacturer, running external storage benchmarks that demonstrated solid performance for this category, matching the original Disk Pro's capabilities.
Trace Testing - PCMark 10 Storage Benchmark
Synthetic Testing CrystalDiskMark
Benchmark results will fluctuate depending on the installed drive, yet the enclosure itself demonstrates capable performance despite bandwidth constraints at 10 Gbps.
Pricing and Bottom Line
The Ultra model carries a $109 price tag, with the Lite version at $79—both representing premium positioning. The Lite remains competent for 4K video at 60 Hz, though its higher power draw makes it less ideal for smartphone integration. Sharge frequently discounts its products; at the time of writing, the Lite model was available directly from the company for $66.51 and $80.91 as pre-order pricing, with shipments expected to commence October 15th.
Competing enclosure and hub combinations exist on Amazon and Newegg with comparable feature sets at lower costs. However, these alternatives typically suffer from weak customer ratings, occupy more physical space than the Disk Pro 2, and lack the aesthetic refinement and comprehensive feature set of Sharge's offering, including its transparent cover, active cooling system, and MagSafe-compatible rear panel. For users seeking portable connectivity paired with up to 8TB storage capacity in a single compact device, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 stands apart as a distinctive solution worthy of consideration among premium SSD and hard drive enclosure options.
Source: Tom's Hardware